Originally, we wanted to write a book about how awesome Hanukkah is. (We live in Belfast every summer while our husbands shoot “Game of Thrones” there.) We started talking about what Christmas is like for Jewish kids…how left out they feel. “My co-author Andrea Troyer and I were in Belfast looking for Hanukkah presents for our kids,” Peet told Kveller in 2015. While you may know Amanda Peet as the creator of the hit Netflix miniseries “The Chair,” the Jewish mom and director also co-wrote a children’s book in 2015 about being Jewish on Christmas! Plus, its illustrations are something to see. You likely know Jewish comedian Jerry Seinfeld from his stand-up comedy or his eponymous sitcom - but don’t let’s forget that he wrote a children’s book as well! “ Halloween,” Seinfeld’s 2002 picture book, is all about the young Jerry’s childhood quest to get the most candy on Oct. But that’s not all: The Jewish actress has penned 10 children’s books, many of which have self-confidence themes like “ I’m Gonna Like Me” (2013) and “ This is Me”(2016). Jamie Lee CurtisĬurtis is nothing if not busy: she’s starring in a new movie, “Halloween Kills ” she’s a philanthropist who restored her grandparents synagogue in Hungary (who also volunteers at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles) and she’s a kickass mom and godmother. This sounds like a great book to add to the shelf! 2. Natalie PortmanĪctress Natalie Portman, who is working on a new very Jewish Apple TV+ show, is also the author of the New York Times bestselling book “ Natalie Portman’s Fables.” The book, published in 2020, includes insightful retellings of classic fables like “The Three Little Pigs” and “The Tortoise and the Hare” - but updated and modernized for our current times. Whether you’re looking for laughs or you’re more in a “life lesson” mood, check out this list, below. But a slew of famous Jewish actors have also written children’s books - many of them bestsellers! - and many of which reflect their childhood experiences or unique sense of humor.įrom Jamie Lee Curtis to Henry Winkler, we rounded up 11 Jewish celebrities who have brought their heart, humor and creativity to the world of children’s book publishing. Those we know as actors or comedians may also spend their time promoting social activism, taking up mah jongg and, of course, rearing their children. Here at Kveller, we are constantly in awe of the myriad talents of Jewish celebrities.
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