In the wake of the October 7, 2023 attacks a storm of antisemitism spread across the globe. In Redemptive Antisemitism after Ten/Seven, Patterson draws on decades of studying antisemitism to explore the historical background and contemporary narratives that gave rise to this phenomenon. He argues that a new form of antisemitism—steeped in self-righteousness and seen as morally redemptive—has taken hold in public discourse. Just as Hamas framed its violence as holy, so too do some ...

In the Jewish tradition, going back to Jacob, many fathers have written down whatever wisdom they might have attained in their lives in order to pass along that wisdom to their heirs. It is called an ethical will. Written as a testimony and a testament, in an epistolary format, this book is a compendium of the wisdom of a father, who has spent a lifetime studying the teachings of the Jewish tradition, as well as literary and philosophical traditions of the West. The insights taken from tho...

What is the purpose of creation? How do I break free of this solitude? What is there to love? Why should I care? These are a few of the twenty-six questions on the path to wisdom, with twenty-six corresponding to the numerical value of the Holy Name of Four Letters, yud-hey-vav-hey. We live in a time that seems void of meaning, because we live in a time that is empty of wisdom. Undertaking a quest for wisdom, this book turns to the millennial teachings and traditions of Judaism, a...

Are you tired of promising yourself you’ll “start tomorrow” only to repeat the same cycle of delay and distraction?Delay No More is your blueprint for breaking free from procrastination and stepping into consistent, unstoppable progress. Forget waiting for motivation or relying on fragile willpower—this book reveals how to design your mindset, your habits, and your environment so action becomes automatic.Inside, you’ll discover:The hidden psychological triggers that...

Dating apps are no longer just for adults—teens are experimenting with them too, often in secret. For parents, this raises tough questions: How do you protect your child from risks without shutting down communication? How do you teach safety and consent in a digital-first dating culture?Swipe Smart, Stay Safe is a practical guide for parents who want to approach this sensitive topic with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Instead of fear-driven lectures, you’ll learn how to start...

In Because of Eva, an American Jewish woman travels to Eastern Europe and Israel to solve mysteries in her family’s past by delving into World War II and Holocaust history. What began as a seemingly simple search for "Eva," the elderly relative who had signed Gordon's grandfather's death certificate in New York long ago, became a journey of discovery when Gordon found her in Tel Aviv. There, she heard Eva’s stories of survival during the Holocaust, especially in Nazi-occupied Buda...

"Letters from a Living Dead Man" by Elsa Barker is a captivating exploration of the mysteries of life after death through a series of mystical letters purportedly written by a deceased lawyer known as "X." Barker, initially skeptical of spiritualism, recounts her transformative journey from doubt to intrigue as she engages in automatic writing to channel these profound messages. The letters challenge her preconceptions and offer philosophical insights into the nature of existence, spiritua...

"War Letters from the Living Dead Man" by Elsa Barker is a profound sequel to her earlier work, "Letters From a Living Dead Man." The book presents a series of letters claimed to be communicated via automatic writing from the spirit of a deceased American judge, referred to as "X." Barker explores deep themes such as the nature of existence, the spiritual dimensions of war, and unseen forces influencing human affairs. Through her connection with "X," Barker delves into his astral experienc...

"Last Letters from the Living Dead Man" is the final installment in Elsa Barker's series of automatic writings, allegedly communicated by a deceased entity known as 'X.' This reflective piece delves into Barker's journey from skepticism towards spiritualism and automatic writing to becoming a medium for profound messages that bridge the gap between the living and the dead. The letters explore themes of mortality, spirituality, and societal and philosophical issues of Barker's era, igniting...

A unique and haunting document from the early days of the Great War, "War Letters From The Living Dead Man" offers a perspective on global conflict unlike any other. Published in 1915, this remarkable volume purports to be a collection of spiritualistic messages transcribed by Elsa Barker from the spirit of Judge David P. Hatch of Los Angeles, who passed away in 1912. Presented as authentic 'spirit writings,' these messages deliver an otherworldly analysis of the war. The book stands as a ...

Opening with the ominous scene of one young school girl whispering an urgent account of Nazi horror to another over birthday cake, Ozsváth’s extraordinary and chilling memoir tells the story of her childhood in Hungary, living under the threat of the Holocaust. The setting is the summer of 1944 in Budapest during the time of the German occupation, when the Jews were confined to ghettos but not transported to Auschwitz in boxcars, as were the Hungarian Jewry living in the countryside. Provi...

One night last year in Paris I was strongly impelled to take up a pencil and write, though what I was to write about I had no idea. Yielding to the impulse, my hand was seized as if from the outside, and a remarkable message of a personal nature came, followed by the signature “X.” The purport of the message was clear, but the signature puzzled me. The following day I showed this writing to a friend, asking her if she had any idea who “X” was. “Why,” she replied, “don’t you know that that ...