At Gefen Publishing House, we're proud of the books we bring into the world — and so are the readers, scholars, and critics who have opened them. From the President of Israel to Publishers Weekly, here is a selection of what people are saying about our titles.
“A compelling story of the great historical events that influenced the Jewish people in Europe, America, and particularly Israel.”
— Isaac Herzog, President of Israel, on The Arc of Our History
“Chana Levitan is a treasure, and her advice on marriage is invaluable! Pick up this book!”
— Ben Shapiro, host of The Ben Shapiro Show, on Are We There Yet?
“Just as world leaders follow his Jerusalem Post column, they should read this book closely and weigh its ideas carefully. Kalev gives decision-makers the tools to face existential threats and seize opportunities for peace.”
— Zvika Klein, Editor-in-Chief, The Jerusalem Post, on From Survival to Peace
“Semel weaves dream-like images and innocent profundity into a coming-of-age tale of great power. Sensitive translation preserves the lyricism of Semel's deeply moving work.”
— Publishers Weekly, on Flying Lessons
“An illuminating window into Israel's stunning tapestry. In this compelling collection, top Israeli tour educators share with us their personal insights of Israel from an authentic pluralistic perspective.”
— Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President, Union for Reform Judaism, on Heartbeats: The Insider's Guide to Israel
“Everyone to whom Israel is dear should have this book in their library.”
— Rabbi Berel Wein, on The Jewish State: From Opposition to Opportunity
“Provocative questions followed by intellectually honest and spiritually nourishing insights adorn each parashah. A stimulating way of enhancing our appreciation of Torah week by week.”
— Rabbi Reuven Kimelman, Professor of Classical Judaica, Brandeis University, on Divrei Halev: Words From the Heart
“A fun and creative way to make the Torah accessible to anyone of any age or level of background.”
— Rabbi Steven Burg, CEO of Aish HaTorah, on Torah Comics
“Simply the best Haggada available in the English language!”
— Rabbi Haim Jachter, on Unlocking the Haggada
“Chutzpah, Wisdom, and Wine is a thought-provoking memoir written by an author who lives Judaism in the most active and positive way possible. This book shares profound insights about her experiences of the world in a fun, relatable way.”
— Michael Bassin, author of I Am Not a Spy, on Chutzpah, Wisdom and Wine
“They represented the best of our role models in returning and building our homeland. Their story is movingly portrayed by their daughter Batsheva Sadan.”
— Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff, on The Wind's Promise
“A spiritual journey full of Jewish wit and wisdom.”
— The Jerusalem Post, on Careful, Beauties Ahead
These are just a few of the voices praising Gefen's books. Explore the full collection of Jewish & Israeli titles at israelbooks.com — and discover your next great read.