614::HBI eZINE

Must-Have Books From the 21st Century
    “If you drop gold and books, pick up the books first, then the gold,” suggested Rabbi Yehudah He-Hasid (1150-1217). Anyone who knows the supreme joy of reading a page-turner under warm blankets understands his point. That’s why the staff of 614 is devoting this issue to books—more specifically to some of the must-haves for Jewish women written in the 21^st century. We asked some of our favorite writers to share their selections for recent reads that shifted their sense of identity as Jewish women.
    Eager to read these books? Enter our 614 essay contest for a chance to win them!
    Lastly, let us know if you have your own selection of a Jewish must-read book from the last seven years.

Michelle Cove, Editor, mcove@brandeis.edu

The total number of Yiddish books recovered by the National Yiddish Book Center to date: 1.5 million.
- The National Yiddish Book Center

		A Call to Write Dara Horn reminds Farideh Goldin that the freedom to express ourselves must override the fear of rejection.

		A Heroine for All Seasons A Jewish woman's story reminds Naomi Ragen why she opts to live in Israel even during violent times.

		Caught Between Two Worlds Find out what Ruth Andrew Ellenson has in common with Alice Walker's daughter.

		Weeded From the Ivy Leagues Laurel Leff shares her personal insights on an exposé about how top schools-including her alma mater-kept Jews to a minimum.

		When Judaism Unravels Risa Miller's response to a book about a woman whose children turn their backs on the religious freedoms she fought so hard for.

		Caution vs. Revolution Why Shula Reinharz appreciates this exploration of the reasons that Orthodoxy finds feminism so threatening.

614 Staff Picks
Find out what 614 staff members have been reading this winter.