One-Hundred Essential Books for Jewish Readers

Daniel B. Syme, a rabbi & author, & Cindy Frenkel Kanter, an author & editor, selected books on Jewish topics accessible to the average reader by asking a host of Jewish readers to submit their personal "top 10" lists. Out of these lists, Syme & Kanter have chosen 100 fiction & nonfiction works on every subject of Jewish interest, from popular novels & humor to history, philosophy, & poetry. They provide a summary of the book's contents, its relevance at the time of publication, & its contemporary significance. This book is the basis for building a Jewish library which you can use, enjoy, & share.