Jewish Studies

Jewish Book Week 2023

In 2023, Jewish Book Week - organised by the Jewish Book Council - will run in London and online from 25th February to 5th March. To celebrate we’ve put together a reading list of recent titles published by the Littman Library of Jewish Civilization - order any directly from the Liverpool University Press website for 20% off … Continue reading

Jewish Studies

Jewish Book Week 2021

From 27th February to 24th March, it’s Jewish Book Week, organised by the Jewish Book Council. To celebrate the London festival, we’ve put together a reading list of recent Jewish studies books that might be of interest to those attending (or interested in) Jewish Book Week. Keep reading to find out what the Littman Library of Jewish Civilization has published … Continue reading

Jewish Studies

Key titles to add to your Littman Library collection

Founded by Louis Littman in memory of his father to explore, explain, and perpetuate the Jewish heritage, the Littman Library of Jewish Civilization published its first book in 1965. It has gone on to publish many highly regarded titles and has established a reputation as one of the world’s leading publishers in the field. To celebrate #LUP120, … Continue reading

Jewish Studies, Uncategorized

Jewish Education in Eastern Europe – 5 minutes with Eliyana Adler

Polin: Studies in Polish Jewry Volume 30, Jewish Education in Eastern Europe edited by Eliyana R. Adler and Antony Polonsky is the most recent addition to the esteemed Polin series. As part of Jewish Book Week, Eliyana Adler discusses the importance of the study of education and what we can expect from this groundbreaking new volume.   Over … Continue reading

Jewish Studies, News

What’s Next for The Littman Library of Jewish Civilization and LUP?

Liverpool University Press is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with The Littman Library of Jewish Civilization. We asked Connie Webber, Managing Editor at the Library, to tell us more about the Library and its plans for the future. The Littman Library of Jewish Civilization was founded in 1965 by Louis Littman, in memory of his … Continue reading