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Penny Schwartz

The Times of Israel

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Illustrator of ‘Sammy Spider’ Jewish children’s books dies at 83

Illustrator of ‘Sammy Spider’ Jewish children’s books dies at 83

‘My Judaism and my books are tied together so integrally that I don’t think I could ever untie them,’ said Katherine Janus Kahn, who...

25.10.2025 50

The Times of Israel

Penny Schwartz

New High Holidays children’s books take place in Uganda, Hong Kong and a Sephardic home

This new crop of kids titles is perfect for this time of celebration and reflection, starting anew and welcoming guests

23.09.2025 50

The Times of Israel

Penny Schwartz

Battling cancer, Jewish conductor Michael Tilson Thomas prepares for his last concert

The scion of Yiddish theater royalty announces a ‘coda’ this weekend to a spectacular career leading orchestras and writing music

25.04.2025 20

The Times of Israel

Penny Schwartz

Women vampires, time travel win at Jewish children’s book awards

Young adult novel ‘Night Owls,’ about estries — owl-like women vampires who prey on men, described in medieval Hasidic literature — wins top...

28.01.2025 20

The Times of Israel

Penny Schwartz