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Archeology and Geography

  • Hammond’s Atlas of the Bible Lands (1977)
    Edited by Harry T. Frank - Hammond Inc., Maplewood, NJ,
  • Jewish History Atlas (1976)
    Martin Gilbert - Weidenfelf and Nicolson, London

    One of a series of Martin Gilbert atlases. All very helpful.

  • Josephus: The Jewish War
    Edited by Gaalya Cornfeld with B. Mazar and P. Maier - Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, MI.

    A newly translated book with extensive commentary and archaeological background illustrations.

  • The Land of the Bible (1967)
    Yohanan Aharoni - Westminster Press, Philadelphia
  • The MacMillan Bible Atlas (1977)
    Yohanan Aharoni and Michael Avi-Yonah - Prepared by Carta Ltd., MacMillan Publishing Co., Inc., New York

Bible & Torah Study

  • A Torah Commentary for our Times, (3 vol. set)
    Harvey J. Fields - Feldman Library, UAHC Press

    Study of the weekly Torah portions with interpretations and comments from a variety of ancient and modern Jewish scholars.

  • Blow the Trumpet in Zion
    Richard Booker - Sounds of the Trumpet, 8230 Birchglenn, Houston, TX 770770

    Series of Bible teaching booklets.

  • Encyclopedia of Jewish Concepts (1993)
    Philip Birnbaum - Hebrew Publishing Company, New York

    This book has been designed for all who are interested in the universal message of Judaism.

  • God in Search of Man
    Abraham Joshua Heschel - Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 19 Union Square West, NY 10003

    Anything by Rabbi Heschel will deepen your spiritual insight, highly recommended.

  • How the Cross Became a Sword
    Richard Booker - Sounds of the Trumpet, 8230 Birchglenn, Houston, TX 770770

    Series of Bible teaching booklets.

  • Islam, Christianity & Israel
    Richard Booker - Sounds of the Trumpet, 8230 Birchglenn, Houston, TX 770770

    Series of Bible teaching booklets.

  • Israel: An Echo of Eternity
    Abraham Joshua Heschel - Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 19 Union Square West, NY 10003

    Anything by Rabbi Heschel will deepen your spiritual insight, highly recommended.

  • Jesus the Jewish Theologian (1995)
    Brad H. Young - Hendrickson Publishers
  • Listening to the Language of the Bible: Hearing It Through Jesus’ Ears (2004)
    Lois Tverberg with Bruce Okkema - En-Gedi Resource Center, Holland, Michigan, USA

    Learn from the Bible’s rich phrases and imagery and gain new insight on its words for our lives.

  • New Treasures: A Perspective of New Testament Teachings through Hebraic Eyes (1995)
    E. William Bean - Cornerstone Publishing
  • The Jewish Background to the Lord’s Prayer (1984)
    Brad Young - Center for Judaic-Christian Studies

    By examining the mindset of first-century Judaism in which Jesus lived and spoke, the author shows the “Disciples’ Prayer” to be a striking composite of Jesus’ major teaching themes, serving to orient us toward God, self, others, the world and evil.

  • The Sabbath
    Abraham Joshua Heschel - Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 19 Union Square West, NY 10003

    Anything by Rabbi Heschel will deepen your spiritual insight, highly recommended.

  • They Loved the Torah: What Yeshua’s First Followers Really thought about the Law
    David Friedman

    Even though many Jews believe that Paul taught against the Law, this book disproves that notion. Most Christians are disconnected from the Torah; reading this book will reconnect them.

  • Yeshua the Real Jesus (1996)
    Ron Moseley - Servant Press

    Excellent discussion of Jewish background of Jesus and the early church.

  • Young’s Bible Dictionary (1989)
    G. Douglas Young - Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton, IL

    This unique one-volume Bible dictionary, prepared by the founder of the Institute of Holy Land Studies and Bridges For Peace. A description of the people and places of the Bible.

Children's Resources

  • Jewish Kids Catalogue (1983)
    Chaya M. Burstein - Jewish Publication Society

    Basic introduction to the Jewish experience for kids and the people who teach them. Games, songs, stories, recipes. Fact-filled, fun-filled, as rich and varied as the Jewish experience!

  • Kids Catalogue of Israel (1988)
    Chaya M. Burstein - Jewish Publication Society

    Same sort of wonderful introductory material about Israel for kids.

  • The Children of Abraham (2000)
    Cheryl Hauer - Hebrew Heritage Publications, Inc. - ISBN: 0970092008

    Twenty-four extraordinary learning stations take kids (and adults) on a remarkable journey from Abraham to Modern Israel – via Egypt, Persia, Bethlehem, Spain, Poland and much more.

Fiction

  • Exodus (1958)
    Leon Uris - Bantam Book, Doubleday & Co., Inc.

    Story of the return to Zion in 1948.

  • The Chosen (1967)
    Chaim Potok - Fawcett Publications, Inc., Greenwich, CT

    This book is a story which offers a deep, sympathetic insight into the variety of Jewish traditions and heritage. It is interesting as social commentary and simply as a good story.

  • The Haj
    Leon Uris - Bantam Book (Doubleday & Co.), NY

    Novel about relations between Arabs & Jews in midst of conflict. Very helpful for understanding mind-set of Arabs. Not for faint-hearted – some subject matter offensive.

  • The Promise (1969)
    Chaim Potok - Fawcett Crest, New York

    This is a brilliant fulfillment to The Chosen.

  • The Source (1965)
    James A. Michener - Random House, New York

    The story human striving for law and justice, love and faith centered at the archaeological dig of Makor, the source. While the characters are fictional, the story is solidly founded on historical research and archaeological evidence.

From Biblical Times to Modern Day

  • Encyclopedia Judaica
    Keter Publishing House, Jerusalem, 17 vols.

    A monumental work with contributions from 2500 distinguished scholars throughout the world. 26,000 entries, 17,000,000 words. Published in Israel, and largely the product of Israeli scholarship.

  • My Country, The Story of Modern Israel
    Abba Eban - Random House

    Written by one of Israel’s most eloquent spokesmen, begins with the climactic moment on May 14, 1948, when the State came into being. With the immediacy of one who has participated in the creation of history, Abba Eban describes his country’s early struggles.

  • Wanderings: A History of the Jews (1978)
    Chaim Potok - A Borzoi Book

Guidebooks

Hebrew Language Study

Jewish-Christian Understanding

  • A Gentile… With the Heart of a Jew (1979)
    Calvin Hanson - Parson Publishing, Nyack, NY

    The biography of Dr. G. Douglas Young – the story of a Christian Zionist who founded The Institute of Holy Land Studies in Jerusalem and Bridges For Peace. This book is available through the Bridges For Peace office.

  • A Legacy of Hatred (1984)
    David A. Rausch - Moody

    Examines the history of the Holocaust, the events that preceded it, the attitudes, the world philosophies behind it, and the ugly aftermath. Rausch, a Christian scholar, challenges us as Christians to stem the potential for another Holocaust by being sensitized to racism.

  • A Time to Speak: The Evangelical-Jewish Encounter (1987)
    James Rudin & Marvin Wilson - William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids

    Essays from the Evangelical-Jewish Encounter organized by Dr. Wilson & Christianity Today.

  • Anti-Semitism and The Holocaust (1993)
    Michael Berenbaum - Little, Brown & Co. Boston

    The World Must Know, The History of the Holocaust as told in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. A guidebook not only to the U.S. Holocaust Museum but to the most unspeakable events of the 20th century.

  • Anti-Semitism in America (1994)
    Leonard Dinnerstein - Oxford University Press, New York

    In-depth chronicle of the growth, demise and continuing manifestations of this ugly prejudice in America.

  • Building Bridges (1988)
    David A. Rausch - Moody Press, Chicago, IL

    Excellent introduction to the world of Judaism. Rausch dispels common misconceptions and gives insightful descriptions of Jewish concepts and people.

  • Celebrate the Feasts (of the Old Testament in Your Own Home or Church) (1981)
    Martha Zimmerman - Bethany House

    The author, a pastor’s wife, has carefully researched the seven celebrations enjoined on Israel in Leviticus 23, and gives complete information necessary to recreate them in the Christian home.

  • Children in the Holocaust & World War II – Their Secret Diaries (1995)
    Compiled by Laurel Holliday - Pocket Books

    Poignant excerpts of the dairies of fifteen children.

  • Christian Attitudes Towards the State of Israel (2001)
    Paul Charles Merkley - McGill-Queens University Press - ISBN: 0773521887

    McGill-Queen's Studies in the History of Religion.
    Hardcover: 266 pages

  • Christian Zionism from 1891 to 1948
    Paul Charles Merkley

    (Hard to find)

  • Christianity is Jewish (1975)
    Edith Schaeffer - Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, IL

    Edith Schaeffer sees the Bible as a unified document of God’s redemptive love. This book shows how God, throughout history, has given understanding of His salvation through Jewish history, festivals and experience.

  • Denying The Holocaust, The Growing Assault on Truth and Memory (1994)
    Deborah Lipstadt - Free Press

    The definitive work on the strange phenomenon of Holocaust denial. Important information on the players and issues in the denial movement.

  • Enter His Gates: To Your Jewish Roots

    A quick-reference guide to understanding our Jewish roots, explaining the source, function, and importance of the mezuzah, prayer shawl, Shabbat, etc. It also contains blessings in Hebrew, recipes for the feasts, and beautiful color illustrations.

  • Everyman’s Talmud
    Abraham Cohen - Schocken Books

    This book provides a summary of the teachings of the Talmud on religion, ethics, folklore and legal rulings.

  • Faith And Fulfillment (1985)
    Michael J. Pragai - Vallentine, Mitchell & Co., London

    Explores the Christian motivation of various historical figures who helped the Jewish effort to return to the land. Includes Oliver Cromwell, the Puritans, George Eliot, Thomas Hooker, John Darby, Winston Churchill, Orde Wingate, and G. Douglas Young.

  • For Zion’s Sake I Will Not Be Silent – Scripture Guide to Praying for Israel (2003)
    Compiled by Rebecca Brimmer - Bridges for Peace - ISBN: 9657155215

    This Scripture guide compiles God’s words concerning Israel into handy prayer categories.

  • Forgotten Patriot: The Story of Haym Salomon
    David Allen Lewis

    Many Jews fought in the Revolutionary Army, and many contributed financially to the cause, but none did as much as Haym Salomon – a forgotten hero in American history who gave everything to help establish the United States.

  • Heritage: Civilization and the Jews (1984)
    Abba Eban - Weidenfelf and Nicolson, London

    (A video version is also available, check video rentals.)

  • Israel and the Church: God’s Road Map (2006)
    Rebecca J. Brimmer and Bridges for Peace Leaders - Bridges for Peace International, P.O. Box 1093, Jerusalem, Israel

    This anthology covers topics such as the festas, Aliyah (immigration to Israel), Israel prophecy, anti-Semitism, Jerusalem, and Replacement Theology.

  • Jerusalem Countdown: A Warning to the World
    John Hagee - Front Line, A Strang Copany, 600 Rinehart Road, Lake Mary, Florida, 32746. USA

    This book anticipates Israel’s strategies toward any Iranian threat and the resulting effect upon America.

  • Jewish Literacy (1991)
    Joseph Telushkin - William Morrow and Company, Inc., New York

    Rabbi Telushkin gives us an amazing amount of information in a small encyclopedia that is fun to read.

  • Judaism and the Origins of Christianity (1988)
    David Flusser - Magnes Press, Jerusalem

    Flusser is the foremost New Testament scholar in Israel and a colleague of the Jerusalem School for the Study of the Synoptic Gospels.

  • Karski – How one man tried to stop the Holocaust (1994)
    E. Thomas Wood - Wiley

    Account of Jan Karski’s efforts to report to the world the horrors of Nazi-occupied Poland. Few listened, few helped.

  • Lest Innocent Blood be Shed (1980)
    Philip Hallie - Harper & Row

    Story of Le Chambon, the French Huguenot village which saved 5000 Jews. Also told in “Weapons of the Spirit,” Pierre Sauvage’s lovely film.

  • Maus: A Survivor’s Tale (1986)
    Art Spiegelman - Random

    Don’t let the cartoon form put you off, this is an amazing documentary of the Holocaust.

  • Night (1982)
    Elie Wiesel - Bantam

    Short, but never to be forgotten, memoir of a famous survivor.

  • Our Father Abraham – Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith (1989)
    Marvin R. Wilson - Eerdmans & Center for Judaic-Christian Studies

    This is a must for all who care about Jewish-Christian relations! Marvin Wilson presents the history of the roots and the conflicts, the richness of Hebrew thought and practical suggestions for where to go from here.

  • Righteous Gentile: The Story of Raoul Wallenberg, Missing Hero of the Holocaust
    John Bierman - Viking

    Wallenberg risked his life daily as he provided the Swedish passports and papers that made escape possible for thousands of Jews in Budapest.

  • Righteous Gentiles of the Holocaust (1994)
    David P. Gushee - Fortress Press, Box 1209, Minneapolis, MN 55440

    An important book by a young Christian scholar confronting the question of why so few Christians tried to protect the Jews.

  • Survival in Auschwitz
    Primo Levi - Collier Books, 866 Third Ave, NY 10022

    A survivor who tells the story simply and powerfully. Levi has written many books, all important to understanding the Holocaust.

  • The Abandonment of the Jews (1984)
    David Wyman - Pantheon

    A Protestant professor of history at Univ. of Mass. writes a well-documented account of U.S. & Allied inaction during the Holocaust.

  • The Anguish of the Jews
    Edward H. Flannery - Macmillan

    A history of anti-Semitism from ancient to modern times written by a Catholic priest. The author’s analysis is developed century by century, country by country. A painstaking account of the guilt that overshadows western civilization’s proudest accomplishments.

  • The Blessing of a Broken Heart (2003)
    Sherri Mandell - The Toby Press, POB 8531, New Milford, CT. 06676-8531

    A beautiful book of the loss of a child and her journey towards light and healing.

  • The Crucifixion of the Jews (1975)
    Franklin Littell - Harper & Row

    An important overview of the history of antisemitism from a Christian scholar who is a pioneer in the battle to change Christian attitudes.

  • The Diaspora Story (1981)
    Joan Comay - Random House, New York

    The story of the Jewish people among the nations from the fall of Jerusalem in 70 CE. This book also includes a concise overview of the inner world of the Diaspora (Jews living outside of Israel). Written in association with the Beth Hatefutsoth-The Nahum Goldman Museum of the Jewish Diaspora, Tel Aviv.

  • The Feasts of the Lord: God’s Prophetic Calendar from Calvary to the Kingdom (1997)
    Kevin Howard & Marvin Rosenthal - Thomas Nelson, Nashville, Tennessee

    This book covers all aspects of the biblical feasts – historical background, biblical observance, modern observance, and prophetic significance.

  • The First/Second/Third Jewish Catalogue (1973)
    Compiled and edited by Sharon and Michael Strassfeld and Richard Siegel - Jewish Publication Society of America, Philadelphia, PA

    A “Do-It-Yourself” Kit.

    The First Catalogue is an attempt to make accessible the richness of Jewish tradition, ritual and custom. It reflects the attitude of a growing number of Jews who at the time were seeking to rediscover Judaism’s meaning and significance in their lives.

    The Second Catalogue continues the discussion of Jewish practice and concepts, seeking always to make them a part of modern Jewish life. Subjects as birth, bar/bat mitzvah, prayer, and education.

    The Third Catalogue is more involved with issues and more pointers indicating the Jewish way for ethical living. This catalogue deals with such subjects as charity, life after the Holocaust, intermarriage and conversion and Israel. (Includes a cumulative index of all three catalogues.)

  • The Hiding Place (1971)
    Corrie ten Boom - Chosen Books, Washington, DC

    Touching story of Christian family in Holland who hid Jews during Nazi era.

  • The Jewish Book of Why?
    Alfred J. Kolatch - Jonathan David Press, Middle Village, NY

    This is a lively question and answer book on a broad spectrum of information about Jewish life, culture, customs and faith.

  • The Nine Questions People Ask About Judaism (1981)
    Dennis Prager & Joseph Telushkin - Simon & Schuster, Inc.

    A classic introduction to Judaism.

  • The Record: The Holocaust in History 1933-1945 (ADL)

    This is a vivid and invaluable resource unit for study of the Holocaust, unique in format and content. This 16-page booklet abounds with primary source material on the Nazi era (articles from newspapers of the period and archive photographs) and includes a comprehensive, thoughtfully structured discussion for classroom and individual use.

  • The Sunflower: On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness (1997)
    Simon Wiessenthal - Schochken Books, New York

    This book will challenge you to define your beliefs about justice, compassion, and human responsibility.

  • The Timetables of Jewish History (1994)
    Judah Gribetz - Touchstone, Simon & Schuster

    A comprehensive historical timeline.

  • The War Against the Jews (1986)
    Lucy Dawidowicz - Bantam - ISBN: 055334532X

    History of Holocaust years. A young reader’s edition is available and is quicker-going for those in a hurry.

  • This is My God, The Jewish Way of Life (1970)
    Herman Wouk - Doubleday & Co., Inc., Garden City, NY

    This book has found its place as an informal popular guide for Jews and Gentiles alike to the Jewish way of life based on an ancient and living faith. (317 pages)

  • To Be a Jew (1972)
    Rabbi Hayim H. Donin - Basic Books

    For the Christian who knows little about Judaism, this is a good introduction to the history, ethics and underlying creed of Judaism. It deals with instruction for the Sabbath, dietary laws, family life, prayer, Passover, birth, naming, bar mitzvah, marriage, death and many more subjects. This book is a “must” for one seeking to understand Judaism.

  • To Pray as a Jew: A Guide to the Prayer Book and the Synagogue Service (1980)
    Rabbi Hayim Halevy Donin - Basic Books, A Division of HarperCollins Publishers, USA

    This book is a lucid and sensitive guide for those who would like to pray Jewishly but don’t know how.

  • What Christians Should Know about Jews and Judaism (1984)
    Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein - Word Publishing

    The author is an eighth-generation Orthodox rabbi with a deep commitment to Jewish-Christian dialogue. It deserves to be read by every Christian interested in understanding Judaism and in relating to Jews.

  • Who’s Who in Jewish History after the Old Testament (1995)
    Joan Comay, revised by Lavinia Cohn-Sherbok - Oxford Univ. Press

    Over 1000 biographical entries covering 20 centuries of Jewish history. Another very helpful collection by researcher, Joan Comay.

  • Who’s Who in the Bible? (1980)
    Joan Comay & Ronald Brownrigg - Bonanza

    Joan Comay moved to Israel from South Africa in 1948 and is a knowledgeable biographer and historian.

  • Why The Jews?
    Dennis Prager & Joseph Telushkin - Simon & Schuster

    One of the best books on the subject. Well-documented research showing how distinctive Jewish values have brought about anti-Semitism by challenging all other gods and sources of law.

  • Witnesses to the Holocaust: An Oral History (1989)
    Rhoda Lewin - Twayne Publishers

    Minnesota author and historian who has collected numerous personal accounts of survivors and liberators. Most live in Minnesota.

  • You Don’t Have to Be Jewish to be a Zionist (2000)
    Eliyahu Tal - International Forum for a United Jerusalem

    A review of 400 years of Christian Zionism.

Middle-East History & Politics

  • A History of the Jews (1987)
    Paul Johnson - Harper & Row

    Good overview by a Christian scholar.

  • A Peace to End All Peace (1989)
    David Fromkin - Avon Books
  • A Place Among the Nations (1993)
    Benjamin Netanyahu - Bantam, 1540 Broadway, NY, 10036

    An important history and analysis of Israel and her neighbors by the new Prime Minister of Israel.

  • Bible and Sword (1968)
    Barbara Tuchman - Minerva

    Post-biblical history, many insights.

  • From Time Immemorial (1984)
    Joan Peters - Harper & Row, NY

    Well-researched account of the Arab immigration to Palestine between the World Wars. Proof that in many cases, Arabs displaced Jews.

  • Heritage: Civilization and the Jews
    Abba Eban - Summit Publishers, Hudson, OH

    This book is a companion volume to the Public Broadcasting TV series of the same name.

    History of World War I, the fall of the Ottoman Empire and the Creation of the Modern Middle East.

  • History of World War I, the fall of the Ottoman Empire and the Creation of the Modern Middle East
  • Jews, God and History (1964)
    Max Dimont - American Library, New York
  • Middle East Maze, Israel and Her Neighbors (1991)
    David A. Rauch - Moody, Chicago

    Helps to clarify the origins and issues that complicate the Middle East.

  • Myths and Facts
    American Israel Public Affairs Committee

    Updated every two years, gives a concise factual rebuttal to the standard collection of myths that circulate in the media about Israel. Order from Bridges For Peace.

  • The Closed Circle (1989)
    David Pryce-Jones - Harper

    Explains the closed circle of the Arab world where ancient codes of shame, honor and vengeance continue to define events in the 20th century.

  • The Secret War Against the Jews (1994)
    John Loftus & Mark Aarons - St. Martin’s Press

    Shocking story of Israel’s betrayal by the Western powers.

  • Whose Jerusalem? (1994)
    Eliyahu Tal - Int’l Forum for a United Jerusalem, Box 3320, Jerusalem

    Valuable source book on Jerusalem and its various residents.

Periodicals

  • Commentary
    Published monthly by the American Jewish Committee

    For those who enjoy a scholarly approach to a wide assortment of social and intellectual issues, from a conservative point of view. Good source of book reviews. Call 800-829-6270 to subscribe.

  • Dispatch From Jerusalem
    Bridges for Peace

    A bi-monthly publication of Bridges for Peace, with pertinent and positive news from Israel, special articles by Christian and Jewish leaders, and informative insights into the hopes and aspirations of the Israeli people.

  • Eretz

    Color pictures and interesting articles featuring the land of Israel as its focus. Order from Eretz, POB 1831, Birmingham, AL 35201.

  • Hadassh
    50 W. 58th St., NY 10019, 212-688-0227

    Monthly magazine of the Zionist Women’s organization. Jewish news from Israel and around the world plus a regular column featuring insights on Hebrew words.

  • Immanuel
    Ecumenical Theological Research Fraternity

    Annual publication of the Ecumenical Theological Research Fraternity in Israel, POB 249, Jerusalem.

  • Israel Teaching Letter
    Bridges for Peace

    Published monthly by Bridges for Peace. In depth studies bringing to light the fuller meanings of biblical concepts from the Hebraic roots of the Scriptures.

  • Moment
    Hershel Shanks and Susan Singer - PO Box 7028, Red Oak, IA 51591, 800-777-1005

    Important information on International and US Jewish life, edited by Hershel Shanks and Susan Singer.

  • Restore!
    Dr. John Garr (Editor & Publisher) - Restoration Foundation

    Information on the restoration of Christianity’s Judaic heritage. Order: POB 421218, Atlanta, GA 30342.

  • The Biblical Archaeology Review
    Biblical Archaeology Society

    Deals with the latest discoveries in Biblical archaeology. The Subscription Service address is: P. O. Box 10757, Des Moines, IA 50340. The Society also has books available on history, archaeology, geography, etc., at considerable discount to subscribers. Please contact them for a complete listing of their books and materials.

  • The Jerusalem Perspective
    The Jerusalem School for the Study of the Synoptic Gospels

    A Monthly Report on Research into the Words of Jesus.

    The Jerusalem School for the Study of the Synoptic Gospels has revealed Jesus as a rabbi who spoke Hebrew and used uniquely Hebraic teaching methods. Follow this exciting work in the Jerusalem Perspective, a monthly report for lay people on research into what Jesus said 2000 years ago, and what He has to say to each of us today. Website periodical. For subscription information write to: POB 31820, Jerusalem, ISRAEL.

  • The Jerusalem Post

    International Edition (an excellent weekly newspaper expressing current events from an Israeli point of view).

    The Jerusalem Post website
  • The Jerusalem Report
    600 Third Ave, New York, NY 10016

    Call 800-827-1119 to subscribe.

    Important weekly news magazine from Israel.

Resource Organizations & Their Publications

  • American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)
    444 North Capitol St. NW Suite 412, Washington, DC, 20001

    AIPAC is the only American organization registered to lobby the Congress and Executive Branch on behalf of legislation affecting Israel. Headquartered in Washington, AIPAC is the major nation-wide organization, which has worked to strengthen US-Israel relations.

  • Americans for a Safe Israel
    147 East 76th St., New York, NY 10021

    Several books and pamphlets are available from this organization.

  • Bridges For Peace

    BFP publishes a bi-monthly publication, The Dispatch from Jerusalem, which gives the reader positive news and perspectives on current happenings in Israel.

  • Center for Judaic-Christian Studies

    The center for Judaic-Christian Studies is a ministry dedicated to educating the body of Christ in its Hebrew heritage. A catalog of tapes and materials by Dwight Pryor and other scholars of the Jewish Roots movement can be obtained by writing Center for Judaic-Christian Studies, P.O. Box 293040, Dayton, OH 45429.

  • Davka Corporation
    845 North Michigan Avenue Suite 843, Chicago, IL 60611. 800-621-8227

    A wide assortment of Jewish educational games, programs on Jewish knowledge, holidays and Israel. These programs are designed for Apple/Mac, Atari, Commodore and IBM computers. Write Davka for a complete listing.

  • The Anti-Defamation League of B’nai B’rith (ADL)
    823 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017

    The ADL has offices and Resource Centers located around the country. Their catalogue offers a wide variety of books and films and is available upon request. Write for a catalogue.

Understanding Israel

  • Appointment in Jerusalem (1975)
    Lydia Prince - Chosen Books, Lincoln, VA

    An exciting true adventure of a young Danish school teacher who caught the vision for Zion long before her contemporaries. She left a life of comfort to care for orphan children during the Mandate Period in Israel. She later became the wife of Derek Prince.

  • Israel Pocket Library
    Keter Publishing House, 440 Park Ave. S., New York, NY

    Geography; Jerusalem; Zionism; Immigration and Settlement; History (-1880) Anti-Semitism; Education and Service; History (1880-); Archaeology; Holocaust; Religion; Democracy; Economy; Society; Jewish Values. (These books are compiled from material originally published in the Encyclopedia Judaica.)

  • O Jerusalem (1972)
    Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre - Pocket Book (Simon & Schuster)

    A well-written, balanced account of the 1948 War of Independence in Israel.

  • Our Jerusalem, An American Family in the Holy City, 1881-1949 (1988)
    Bertha Spafford Vester - American Colony Jerusalem

    Story of the Christian family that began the American Colony & the Spafford clinic.

  • Street People (1982)
    Helga Dudman - Hippocrene

    Offers vignettes about the people Israeli city streets are named after. It is a blend of historical tidbits and commentary to make the street people come alive.

  • The Case for Israel (2003)
    Alan Dershowitz - John Wiley & Sons - ISBN: 047146502X

    Hardcover: 264 pages

  • The Last Word on the Middle East (1982)
    Derek Prince - Chosen Books, Zondervan

    Good study of prophecies relating to Israel. The “Last Word” of the title is not Derek’s, but the Hebrew prophets.

Videos

  • Alan and Naomi

    A touching portrayal of the friendship between two Jewish children in NY city during WWII. It gives insight into the effects of the Holocaust on the life of a young girl.

  • Au Revoir Les Enfants(Goodbye Children)

    Rated PG: Autobiographical account of filmmaker Louis Malle during the German occupation of France. Set in a Catholic boarding school about an unusual friendship between a 12 year old boy and a new student who joins the class.

  • Europa, Europa

    R rated: True story of Solomon Perel who survived WWII concealing his true identity as a Jew for seven years through three countries.

  • Fiddler on the Roof

    A must-see musical for those interested in a depiction of Jewish life in the Polish or Russian schetl.

  • Reunion

    Story of a German Jew who goes back to Germany as an elderly man and tries to find out about his teenage friend.

  • Schindler’s List

    R rated: Steven Spielberg's film about the life of Oscar Schindler who saved more than 1,100 Jews during the Holocaust.

  • School Ties

    Rated PG: Excellent portrayal of a working class teenager in Pennsylvania in 1950 who receives a football scholarship to an exclusive New England prep school. David finds out about antisemitism in a very unusual way.

  • Swing Kids

    Unusual portrayal of a group of teenagers growing up in Nazi Germany.

  • Weapons of the Spirit

    No rating: The astonishing story of Le Chambon, a small village in France that successfully defied the Nazis. Five thousand Christians gave refuge to five thousand Jews. By film-maker Pierre Sauvage who was born and sheltered in the village of Le Chambon.

Web Sites