Urim Publications

Urim Publications

Urim Publications, an independent publisher of Jewish interest books, is based in Jerusalem, Israel with an outlet in Brooklyn, New York.

Established in 1997 by Tzvi Mauer, Urim publishes approximately fifteen books per year on various topics related to Jewish tradition.

In addition to Urim’s status as a leading publisher of works about women and Judaism, its critically acclaimed books span a range of topics including Jewish religious thought and modern life, Jewish law, Bible commentary, Passover haggadahs, modern Jewish biographies and spirituality. Areas of interest also include the life and works of Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook and Nehama Leibowitz.

Books from Urim Publications are distributed worldwide to the Jewish, academic and general trade markets.

Awards

"Dignity Beyond Death: The Jewish Preparation for Burial" by Rochel U. Berman (2005)

*The Koret International Jewish Book Award in the category of Jewish Life & Living (2006) [ [http://www.koretfoundation.org/news/press_releases/pr_101606.html The Koret Foundation :: ] ]

*The National Jewish Book Award (runner-up) in the category of Contemporary Jewish Life & Practice (2005) [ [http://www.mainejewish.org/page.html?ArticleID=91748 Article Error ] ] "Second Chances: Transforming Bitterness to Hope and the Story of Ruth" by Rabbi Levi Meier (2005)

*The National Jewish Book Award (runner-up) in the category of Contemporary Jewish Life & Practice (2005) [ [http://www.mainejewish.org/page.html?ArticleID=91748 Article Error ] ]

Genres

Women and Judaism
Spirituality and Meditation
Jewish Thought and Modern Life
Biography
Bible Commentary
Shabbat and Holidays
Jewish Law
Haggadahs for Passover
Lifecycle
Education and Jewish Study
Israel
Kosher Cookbooks
Children’s Books

References

External links

* [http://www.UrimPublications.com Urim Publications]


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