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Apr 3, 2024
National Jewish Book Award, Brody Medal finalist
I’m honored to be a finalist for a National Jewish Book Award and the American Library Association’s Sophie Brody Medal! The National...


Dec 16, 2023
Wall Street Journal 10 Best Books of 2023!
I’m thrilled, stunned and humbled that the WSJ has named Palestine 1936 one of the 10 Best Books of 2023! https://www.wsj.com/arts-cultur...


Nov 21, 2023
JTS talk: Terror and resilience, then and now
Video: I discuss my experience of 10/7, and how the lessons of the past bear on the present...

Oct 16, 2023
Fifth Column podcast: The nightmare scenario
I spoke to the Fifth Column about my cousin Tomer Shoham, the nightmare that has engulfed Israel and how you can help.


Sep 18, 2023
Arabic edition!
I’m beyond thrilled to see “Palestine 1936” now available in Arabic for free download. أنا سعيد جدًا جدًا برؤية كتابي الإلكتروني...


Jul 9, 2023
New podcast
This was one of the best discussions I’ve had so far on this book – I’m grateful to my friend Neri Zilber for his perceptive and probing...


Jul 6, 2023
First academic review: ‘An integral part of the literature on the conflict’
Roza El-Eini writes in Israel Affairs: “Kessler’s reminder of the historical importance of the revolt makes his book an integral part of...


May 16, 2023
U.S. book tour!
I had a wonderful time speaking and signing books in and around New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, DC and my hometown of Rochester....


May 14, 2023
Bookstore sightings and signings
All seven Barnes & Noble branches in New York City currently have signed copies! Signed copies are also available at all Shakespeare &...


Mar 13, 2023
“A landmark book” – Jerusalem Report review
“Palestine 1936: The Great Revolt and the Roots of the Middle East Conflict is an eminently readable account of how the State of Israel...
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