Join JPS author Dr. David Arnow for a conversation on "The Jewish Tradition of Choosing Hope in an Age of Rising Antisemitism" Tuesday, June 16 | 7 PM ET Live on Zoom Hosted by Chai Mitzvah's Scholars Circle program This lecture will explore hope as the capacity to envision a better future and as the source of energy to help build it. We’ll consider the following questions. How does hope differ from related concepts such as optimism and resilience? How does contemporary Jewish theology understand hope and what is the relationship between hope and prayer? What Jewish concepts, narratives, and practices help sustain hope? David Arnow is the author of CHOOSING HOPE: THE HERITAGE OF JUDAISM (JPS, 2022). Learn more and register at joinscholarscircle.org/event….

"Most people know the stories of Genesis and the patriarchs—Abraham and Isaac, Jacob and Esau, Joseph and his brothers. ...Stephen Spector...argues that these ancient narratives do something that modern psychology is only now catching up to: they map, with remarkable precision, exactly how parental love either builds resilience in children — or destroys it." Author Stephen Spector sat down with Israel365 News to discuss his new book, GOD AND THE FIRST FAMILIES: PARENTING, TRAUMA, AND HEALING IN THE BOOK OF GENESIS. Read the interview, or tune in to Stephen's conversation with Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz, at israel365news.com/418628/gen…. Learn more about GOD AND THE FIRST FAMILIES and order this exciting new release with an exclusive discount at jps.org/books/god-and-the-fi…. #Genesis #parenting #hebrewbible

David Arnow, author of CHOOSING HOPE: THE HERITAGE OF JUDAISM joined the Living Mussar podcast to discuss the individual and communal power of tikvah — hope — and what hope has meant and continues to mean for the Jewish community.  Tune in to the conversation at  buzzsprout.com/2292140/episo…. Learn more about David Arnow's award-winning book at jps.org/books/choosing-hope/. #jewishbooks #jewishauthors

More accolades for KETUBAH RENAISSANCE! We're delighted to share that Michael Shapiro's beautiful book, KETUBAH RENAISSANCE: THE ARTFUL MODERN REVIVAL OF THE JEWISH MARRIAGE CONTRACT, won the Foreword Reviews Bronze INDIES Book of the Year Award in their Art category: forewordreviews.com/awards/w… Mazal tov, Michael! “Thoughtful, inspiring, ingenious, inventive, playful, profound. . . . Adjectives fail me. KETUBAH RENAISSANCE is a gorgeous testament to the creative, aesthetic, and spiritual health of Jewish life in the late twentieth and early twenty-first century. The images summon the ‘mazal tovs’ of weddings past, present, and future.”—author Anita Diamant Learn more and order the book with an exclusive discount at jps.org/books/ketubah-renais…. #ketubah #ketubahart #jewishart

June is in full bloom with our latest newsletter featuring JPS's new release by Stephen Spector, offering insights into family dynamics and God's role as a parent in the book of Genesis! Learn more about this book, and exciting recent and forthcoming titles at the link below: tinyurl.com/JPS-June2026

From authoritarian to distant God beliefs, Jewish trauma responses influence how parents raise children today: "Since October 7, Israelis have suffered some of the highest rates of trauma in the world. In fact, researchers at several universities conclude that millions of Jews around the world have been shaken emotionally along with them. At times like this, faith in God may sustain many of us, while others may question where God was when they needed help. Survey evidence tells us that Jews have four very different ideas of who God is and his role in catastrophic events."—Stephen Spector, professor emeritus of English at Stony Brook University and author nine books, including the new JPS release, GOD AND THE FIRST FAMILIES: PARENTING, TRAUMA, AND HEALING IN THE BOOK OF GENESIS Read Stephen's op-ed in @Jerusalem_Post: jpost.com/opinion/article-89… Learn more and order GOD AND THE FIRST FAMILIES with an exclusive 40% discount at jps.org/books/god-and-the-fi….

New release! “This wise, compassionate, learned guide to trauma and love in Genesis enables us to better understand both the biblical book and the dynamics in our own fractured families.”—Rabbi David Wolpe, author of "Teaching Your Children About God" GOD AND THE FIRST FAMILIES offers a novel exploration of God’s role as a parent in the book of Genesis. Compellingly, author Stephen Spector introduces Americans’ four main perceptions of God and their four most common styles of parenting as lenses through which we can reckon with God’s own methods of parenting in the first biblical book. Throughout, Spector engages with familiar stories—sibling rivalries, family ruptures, traumas—from unexpected angles. He dramatizes how parental love in Genesis builds resilience against trauma, another idea validated by modern psychology. Surviving trauma, healing from parental favoritism, repairing broken relationships, earning forgiveness, possibly even reconciling after injury—Genesis offers wisdom on all. Save 40% with discount code 6AS26 at checkout on US and Canadian orders. Learn more and order the book at jps.org/books/god-and-the-fi…. #HebrewBible #BibleWisdom #Genesis #parenting

Last chance - don't miss the JPS Spring Sale! In honor of Jewish American Heritage month, we are proud to offer a special 40% sale on the entire JPS catalog, including our landmark Bible translations and commentaries, books about ethics and theology, titles that explore Israel and antisemitism, and volumes about Jewish history and holidays, Save 40% on your order with discount count 6JPSS26. Visit nebraskapress.unl.edu/jps-sp… for details! Offer expires May 31, 2026 and applies to US and Canadian orders.

"Every action, or reaction, has a counterpart throughout history — i.e., Crusades, Inquisition, 1648 Ukraine massacres, the Dreyfus Affair, blood libels, Kishinev 1903 pogrom, 1960s militant movements, and BDS. Each has the same cast of haters: soldiers, fanatics, collaborators, apologists, and dictators. There is even October 7 denial. Nevertheless, the author ends optimistically with the assertion: war against the Jews will never succeed – probably the most valuable history lesson of all."— @JewishLibraries Reviews on THE ROAD TO OCTOBER 7: HAMAS, THE HOLOCAUST, AND THE ETERNAL WAR AGAINST THE JEWS by @rafaelmedoff Learn more and order the book with exclusive discounts at jps.org/books/the-road-to-oc…. #jewishbooks #jewishauthors #jewishhistory

Invite JPS authors to speak to your community or organization! We are proud to present leading JPS scholars and writers participating in the JPS Authors Bureau. Today's spotlight features Rabbi Jodi Kornfeld, co-editor of CONTEMPORARY HUMANISTIC JUDAISM: BELIEFS, VALUES, PRACTICES, rabbi of Beth Chaverim Humanistic Jewish Community in suburban Chicago, and past president of the Association of Humanistic Rabbis. Opening up multidimensional ideas, values, and practices of Humanistic Judaism to Jews of all backgrounds and beliefs, CONTEMPORARY HUMANISTIC JUDAISM collects the movement’s most important texts for the first time and answers the oft-raised question, “How can you be Jewish and celebrate Judaism if you don’t believe in God?” with new vision. Jewish seekers, educators, and scholars alike will come to appreciate the unique ideologies and lived expressions of Humanistic Judaism. Learn more about Rabbi Kornfeld's work and the JPS Authors Bureau at jps.org/jps-authors-bureau-2…. #jewishbooks #jewishauthors

We're delighted to share that Michael Shapiro's beautiful volume, KETUBAH RENAISSANCE: THE ARTFUL MODERN REVIVAL OF THE JEWISH MARRIAGE CONTRACT, has received an Honorable Mention in the Culture category from the 2026 Eric Hoffer Award, in addition to the book's recognition as a Finalist for this award. Mazal tov, Michael! Read more about the award winners and honorees at hofferaward.com/Eric-Hoffer-…. Learn about the book and order it with an exclusive discount at jps.org/books/ketubah-renais…. #jewishart #ketubah #jewishbooks

Invite JPS authors to speak to your community! Last summer, we launched the JPS Authors Bureau, making it possible for you to invite JPS authors to discuss their books with your organization or community. At this challenging moment, it's more important than ever to elevate Jewish voices and support Jewish authors in sharing their work, wisdom, and timely insights. Our authors' books cover an incredible range of topics including classical Bible texts and modern commentary, Jewish history, the Holocaust, Zionism and Israel, antisemitism, ethics, mysticism, midrash, and much more! Learn more about our authors, their JPS books, and their presentation topics at jps.org/jps-authors-bureau-2…. #jewishbooks #jewishauthors

Invite JPS authors to speak to your community or organization! We are proud to present leading JPS scholars and writers participating in the JPS Authors Bureau. Today's spotlight features Rabbi Adam Chalom, co-editor of CONTEMPORARY HUMANISTIC JUDAISM: BELIEFS, VALUES, PRACTICES, dean for North America of the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism, and rabbi of Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation in suburban Chicago. Opening up multidimensional ideas, values, and practices of Humanistic Judaism to Jews of all backgrounds and beliefs, CONTEMPORARY HUMANISTIC JUDAISM collects the movement’s most important texts for the first time and answers the oft-raised question, “How can you be Jewish and celebrate Judaism if you don’t believe in God?” with new vision. Jewish seekers, educators, and scholars alike will come to appreciate the unique ideologies and lived expressions of Humanistic Judaism. Learn more about Rabbi Chalom's work and the JPS Authors Bureau at jps.org/jps-authors-bureau-2….

Shavuot Sale - save 40% on a special selection of JPS books! Many Jews are preparing to celebrate Shavuot, a holiday which commemorates the story of God’s revelation at Mount Sinai and the Israelites’ receiving of the Torah. As this holiday approaches, we invite you to explore JPS’s iconic Bible translations, landmark Tanakh commentaries, and groundbreaking scholarship on Jewish thought and history. These volumes demonstrate JPS’s commitment to making the Torah’s timeless teachings accessible to readers around the world. Save 40% on your order by entering code 6SH26 at online checkout. Offer expires May 21, 2026, and applies to U.S. and Canadian shipments only. Browse the Shavuot sale at nebraskapress.unl.edu/shavuo….

Shavuot Sale - save 40% on a special selection of JPS books! Many Jews are preparing to celebrate Shavuot, a holiday which commemorates the story of God’s revelation at Mount Sinai and the Israelites’ receiving of the Torah. As this holiday approaches, we invite you to explore JPS’s iconic Bible translations, landmark Tanakh commentaries, and groundbreaking scholarship on Jewish thought and history. These volumes demonstrate JPS’s commitment to making the Torah’s timeless teachings accessible to readers around the world. Save 40% on your order by entering code 6SH26 at online checkout. Offer expires May 21, 2026, and applies to U.S. and Canadian shipments only. Browse the Shavuot sale at nebraskapress.unl.edu/shavuo….

JPS is proud to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with recent and classic titles that explore the ways Jewish Americans have contributed to our nation's history and culture, and the unique experiences that have shaped Jewish thought and scholarship in America. Learn more at jps.org/product-category/ame…. #JAHM #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth

Our May newsletter is here! We're excited to celebrate Jewish American Heritage month with news about JPS award winners, exciting forthcoming releases on divine archetypes of parenting in Genesis, a Qur'anic commentary on the Torah, and a curated collection of theologian Rabbi Yitz Greenberg's most important essays, as well as upcoming programs on the Bible, the diaspora, and October 7th, featuring JPS authors. Read the newsletter at tinyurl.com/JPSMay2026news. Join our email list to receive JPS's monthly newsletter and special announcements about new releases and seasonal sale offers: tinyurl.com/2jdbu77c.

Don't miss the JPS Spring Sale! In honor of Jewish American Heritage month, we are proud to offer a special 40% sale on the entire JPS catalog, including our landmark Bible translations and commentaries, books about ethics and theology, titles that explore Israel and antisemitism, and volumes about Jewish history and holidays, Save 40% on your order by entering code 6JPSS26 at checkout. Offer expires May 31, 2026. Visit jps.org for sale details and to browse our new releases, forthcoming books, and backlist of classic titles!