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As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story From Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us

An urgent exploration of how antisemitism has shaped Jewish identity and how Jews can reclaim their tradition, by the celebrated White House speechwriter and author of the widely acclaimed Here All Along.

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“Beautifully written and brilliantly argued, As a Jew is that rare book that defines an historical moment. The American Jewish awakening is upon us, and Sarah Hurwitz is its prophet.”

-  Yossi Klein Halevi, senior fellow, Shalom Hartman Institute, author of New York Times bestseller Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor

Sarah Hurwitz

Meet Sarah

After serving as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama, a senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama, and chief speechwriter for Hillary Clinton on her 2008 presidential campaign, Sarah Hurwitz decided to apply her skills as a communicator to writing books... about Judaism. 

And no one is more surprised than she is.

BOOKS

What does it mean to be a Jew today?

Why does Judaism matter and what does it have to say to us – all of us, Jews and non-Jews alike – today? What’s with the rise of antisemitism, and how has it shaped Jewish identity? With a voice that’s both deeply substantive and delightfully engaging, Sarah explores Jewish wisdom, history, and practice, inspiring Jews to become more proudly and joyfully Jewish and helping others understand and appreciate Jewish tradition. 

Illustration by Andrea Mongia

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Speaking

Sarah speaks to audiences across America and worldwide, sharing the inspiring, transformational, and urgently relevant wisdom of Jewish tradition; unpacking antisemitism and the complexities of Jewish identity; and helping people find and use their most authentic voices and craft compelling stories that break through the noise and change hearts and minds.

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THE REVIEWS ARE IN

“If you want to understand the situation American Jews find themselves in right now—not just the bewildering hatred, but the many internal and external forces preventing us from understanding it—stop whatever you're doing and read this book.”

- Dara Horn, author of People Love Dead Jews

Media

Check out articles, op-eds, podcasts, TV, and radio about Sarah’s books and ideas.

Events

Come for a book signing, leave feeling inspired by Jewish tradition.

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