The Katz Center staff has been working from home for several weeks now, translating seminars into virtual meetings for fellows, planning for next year's cohort and public programs, and doing our best to nurture Judaic studies scholarship, all while social distancing.

But since we know our fellows and followers may be exploring literarily with their extra time at home, we put together a list of reading recommendations. Each staff member picked a favorite book—many quite fitting for the current moment—and has suggested that you read it. 

Even for experienced, published scholars, the world of academic book publishing can often seem mysterious. What is the best way, or the best time, to approach an editor?

Alumni of our fellowship program published a spate of books in 2018. Here is just a taste...