Association of jewish book publishers

Books read in youth impact future outlooks, and it is our hope that meeting jews on the page will inspire friendship when readers meet jews in real life. Below are ten books to consider for your next jewish studies course. I know that i have missed some associations i truly would like to add to. The american jewish press association was founded in 1944 as a voluntary notforprofit professional association for the englishlanguage jewish press in north america. The association for jewish studies ajs was founded in 1969 by a small group of scholars seeking a forum for exploring methodological and pedagogical issues in the new field of jewish studies. There is a lot of good material here, covering all movements of judaism. Ajs 52nd annual conference december 15, 2020 washington, dc.

Capa is a not for profit organization with a mission to help authors, publishers and support services increase their sales, revenue and profits our activities include. The key from spain and a scarf for keiko from karben. Publishers of books related to jewish studies and jewish history. Religion books and publishing news publishers weekly. Charting the course of the american jewish future jewish lights publishing, 20, traces the shift from the twentiethcentury. Book awards, literary festivals, writing contests, poetry prizes and book fairs.

This group promoted the sale and use of jewish books through educational. Religion book publishers abrams books founded by harry n. I am an editor at yale university press, and i acquire books in religion in such fields as biblical studies, jewish studies, early. The toby pressan independent publisher releasing literary and commercial fiction and nonfiction. Jewish book council, founded in 1944, is the longestrunning organization devoted exclusively to the support and celebration of jewish literature. Results released of biggest publishing workforce survey ever conducted the most comprehensive overview of the uk publishing workforce ever recorded has been released today by the publishers association. Our mission is to promote jewish literacy and selfunderstanding through the publication of books of enduring. The singlish publication society a publisher that translates hebrew. Today, its membership consists of jewish media outlets, individual journalists and affiliated organizations throughout the united states and canada. Menucha publishers jewish books for the whole family.

Annual general meeting of the publishers association 17. Koren publishers jerusalempublishes jewish religious texts and general interest books in hebrew, english and other languages. This group promoted the sale and use of jewish books through educational programs and activities such as exhibits, discussions, cooperative promotion and the interchange of information among members. Schocken books a division of random house the publishes jewish themed books. The singlish publication society a publisher that translates. List of book publishing, magazine publishing, publishers association, publishing agents, desktop publishing, and web publishing companies of israel. It is the direct successor to the aunt babette cook.

Gone are the days when jewish novelists could think of submitting manuscripts to the jewish publication society or schocken books, once the largest and bestknown jewish. While under the auspices of jcc association, the jewish book council. Members include academic and research libraries, archives, special collections, jewish community libraries, synagogue libraries, jewish day school media centers, booksellers, publishers, and authors. Submitting your book to jewish publishers for people like me who want to focus on their art writing, illustrating and not on the nittygritty business end of things, or who dont have the. Industry news about the publishing industry, print and ebooks, publishers, book deals, publishing jobs, book fairs and trade shows, and book marketing. Sep 12, 2012 hi erika, thanks so much for all you do for writers. Our mission is to promote jewish literacy and selfunderstanding through the publication of books of enduring worth. Book publishing associations, organizations, and groups. In the us, there is only one publisher focusing exclusively on jewish literary works. Here is a list of the jewish publishers i know of, who publish books for children. The annual conference of the association for jewish studies in the largest annual international gathering of jewish.

Jewish book month jewish lights publishing jewish publication society jewish publication society of america version. Jewish book world reached over 5,000 readers with a specific interest in jewish books, including library professionals, book festival coordinators, book group members, academicians, and lay leaders. Please note that although my newsletter and practicing writing blog listings are limited to competitions that do not charge entry fees, i have included feecharging contests here because the pool of specifically jewish competitions is. Abrams in 1949, abrams was the first company in the united states to specialize in the creation and distribution of art and. The list of sydney taylor book award winners, honors, and notables offer a wonderful selction of excellent jewish books for children. Please note that although my newsletter and practicing writing. According to statistics compiled by the national library of israel, in 2011 there were about 400 books published in english in israel.

We exist to be a blessing to the messianic jewish community, to all jewish and gentile believers, and to homeschoolers. Publishers of books and cdroms related to jewish studies. If youd like to nominate a group, email john kremer. Apr 01, 2020 in response to rising antisemitism in the united states, the association of jewish libraries offers the love your neighbor series of book lists for all young readers. The association for jewish studies ajs was founded in 1969 by a small group of scholars seeking a forum for exploring methodological and pedagogical issues in the new field of. It was devoted to the promotion of books of jewish interest. Jewish publication society of america publisher contact. Pasa is the largest publishing industry body in south africa, and is committed to creativity, literacy, the free flow of ideas and encouraging a culture of reading. Directory of book publishers, literary awards, book events and more. Are you searching for a list of publishers of jewish books for your. Jewish lights publishing, which seems to be at the vanguard of renewing spirituality in judaism. Torah literature, judaism, jewish law books, jewish holiday books and kosher cookbooks. Publishing companies in israel israel science and technology.

The association of jewish book publishers, founded in 1962, is a nonprofit organization which promotes the sale and use of jewish books through educational. Judaica press has been publishing books for fifty years, and during that time we have created an extensive line of quality jewish books, from many talented authors. Review of sammy spiders first book of prayers by sylvia a. We ask for a typed book proposal in either hard copy or electronic format. Association of jewish book publishers is a defunct organization founded in 1962 as a nonprofit organization. How to get your jewish childrens book published dena. Capas members include aspiring, selfpublished or published authors, writers, agents, publishers, and other book industry people who meet at the tunxis community college in farmington ct. Publishers of books related to jewish studies and jewish. Your grandfather probably learned hebrew from one of their books. Publishers note it is with pleasure, and pardonable pride, that the publishers announce the appearance of the international jewish cook book, which, though we do say it ourselves, is. Publishers note it is with pleasure, and pardonable pride, that the publishers announce the appearance of the international jewish cook book, which, though we do say it ourselves, is the best and most complete kosher cook book ever issued in this country. Religion book publishers book publishing directory. We work closely with our authors to publish their books in a way that both they and we can be proud of. We publish books and articles to edify children and adults in all these communities.

Please find below a list of awards given for published and unpublished fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction on jewish themes. Albert einstein and the poetry of real by manuel garcia iglesias. Since its founding, the ajs has grown into the largest learned society and professional organization representing jewish studies scholars worldwide. The association for jewish studies is a learned society and professional organization whose mission is to advance research and teaching in jewish studies at colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher learning, and to foster greater understanding of jewish studies scholarship among the wider public.

The sydney taylor book award is presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the jewish experience. Jacketflap connects you to the work of more than 200,000 authors, illustrators, publishers and other creators of books for children and young adults. Rabbi sidney schwarzs latest book, jewish megatrends. Jps works represent the highest levels of scholarship, written in a popular manner. Rather than tending towards tribalism, the millennials are guided by. London book fair book your stand at the london book fair with our book. Presented by the association of jewish libraries since 1968, the award encourages the publication and widespread use of quality judaic literature.

The association of jewish book publishers, founded in 1962, is a nonprofit organization which promotes the sale and use of jewish books through educational programs and activities such. The jewish book council founded in 1944, is an organization encouraging and contributing to jewish literature. Association of jewish book publishers home page avotaynu. A division of random house the publishes jewishthemed books. The messianic jewish publishers collection offers an extensive assortment of resources for anyone interested in this extraordinary movement. Its a good idea to do your homework first by reading the submission guidelines of various publishers, looking around their website, or browsing in your local book store to see what type of books are being published by which publishers. Abrams in 1949, abrams was the first company in the united states to specialize in the creation and distribution of art and illustrated books. Now might be the time to pull it out although its still tough to find an interested publisher, several new outfits offer increased opportunities online. Uriman independent publishing house producing works of wide jewish interest. Our books include the jps tanakh, esteemed bible commentaries, and. Here is a list of various associations and groups for book publishers, ebook publishers, self publishers, and related book publishing services. One of the oldest publishers of jewish books in the u.

How to get your jewish childrens book published dena ackerman. Littman library of jewish civilization publisher of academic books on jewish topics. If you are interested in requesting a desk exam copy of one or more titles, please click on the purple button below the cover of the book you want to fill out a request form. The association of jewish book publishers, founded in 1962, is a nonprofit organization which promotes the sale and use of jewish books through educational programs and activities such as exhibits, discussions, cooperative promotion and the interchange of information among members. Schocken books a division of random house the publishes jewishthemed books. Finalist, 2019 prose award in biography, given by the association of american publishers fifty years after the start of the womens liberation movement, a book that at last illuminates the. Go to the directory of israeli publishing companies to see a list of israeli publishing houses and israeli publishing services companies sorted by category. Directory of book and magazine publishing companies in israel. Ktav publishing house this is another of the oldest. The singlish publication society a publisher that translates hebrew books to english. Yardenne greenspan it is the turn of the eighteenth century in frankfurt, germany, and young gutle and meir amschel rothschild struggle to establish themselves in the cramped and restricted judengasse.

Ktav publishing house this is another of the oldest jewish book publishers in the us. Jewish lights publishing books that reflect the jewish wisdom tradition for people of all faiths. Americanisrael cooperative enterprise american jewish historical society antiquarian. Charting the course of the american jewish future jewish lights publishing, 20, traces the shift from the twentiethcentury jewish obsession with jewish continuity for its own sake, to a more universalist outlook. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. The list of sydney taylor book award winners, honors, and. With more than 1200 attendees, over 190 sessions, a major book exhibit of leading publishers, cultural programming, plenary, and awards, the ajs annual conference provides a unique opportunity to. Id also like to mention ajl association of jewish libraries as a resource. You will be redirected to jpss publishing partner, the university of nebraska press. Matlins jewish lights founder, editorinchief and publisher recently, i realized that all my books on jewish meditation and yoga were from the same source.

Submission guidelines judaica press jewish books that. The jewish publication society jps is about the great books of judaism. Academic books and journals on jewish studies, history, literature, linguistics, geography. Results released of biggest publishing workforce survey ever conducted.