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Classic Jewish Books: Jewish Books that Have Captured Our Imagination
Here is a list of classic Jewish books, written by authors from all across the world. I have tried to gather the most significant and influential Jewish literature of recent decades. The order of the list has no meaning.
Call It Sleep by Henry Roth
In recent years, this beautifully written novel has been getting the attention it deserves. It was lately included in Times magazine’s list of 100 best novels of all times.
The Rise of David Levinsky by Abraham Cahan
This fantastic novel was published in 1917. David Levinsky is a Jewish immigrant who fulfills the American dream as he builds a textile empire. David admires America and everything it represents. David is literally obsessed with the English language, as he wants to be a "true American", and wishes to hide his foreign identity and roots. There’s an irony in the name – the more David is getting rich, he loses his spirituality and true self.
The Life Before Us (Madam Rosa)
Emil Ajar (Romain Gary). A wonderful book that will make you smile. A retired Jewish prostitute and Auschwitz survivor takes care of a Momo, a young Arab. Madame Rosa makes a living by by caring for the children of other prostitutes. Their unusual relationship is told with love and humor by the great French (and Jewish ) author Romain Gary.
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