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New york, january 11, 2011the jewish book council today announced the winners of the 2010 national jewish book awards, the longestrunning north american awards program of its kind in the field of jewish literature. Given annually since 1948, the awards are designed to recognize outstanding books on jewish topics each year. The national jewish book award for childrens literature is given annually for the best quality book of jewish content. National jewish book award awardwinning book lists research. Robert alter won the lifetime achievement award for the hebrew bible. National jewish book award winners announced the forward. Online shopping for book awards from a great selection at books store. The awards are designed to heighten awareness of outstanding books of jewish interest published in the last year and to encourage the reading of worthwhile books. The awards, presented by category, are designed to give recognition to outstanding books, to stimulate writers to further literary creativity and to encourage the reading. National book awards american literary award britannica. National jewish book awards announce winners david ellenson, who is the president of hebrew union colleges jewish institute of religion, and.
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