Blake Flayton / Emily Schrader
The 10 Things Every Jew Should Know Before They Go to College: An Illustrated Guide is an essential reference guide for Jewish students navigating today’s college campuses. Packed with concise, factual, and easy-to-reference insights on Jewish history, Israel, and geopolitics, this illustrated primer dismantles common misconceptions and provides a clear foundation of knowledge for students encountering complex discussions about their identity and heritage.This resource covers key topics, including: Jewish identity and history, Israel and her neighbors in the geopolitical landscape, The Occupation - Context and history Lies & Misconceptions, The Media, The Campus, and More - How narratives are shaped and what students need to knowWritten by Emily Schrader and Blake Flayton, who both experienced the challenges of misinformation on campus firsthand, this book equips students with knowledge, confidence, and a strong sense of historical context as they enter university life. Featuring OVER 250 ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS by artist Kimberly Brooks, this engaging visual guide makes complex subjects accessible, scannable, and easy to absorb, ensuring that students feel empowered with the facts and historical context they need to navigate discussions with clarity.ADVANCED PRAISE'It’s hard to think of a subject about which there are more lies told than the Jewish past and present. Jews must be armed with the truth. And this book delivers it, page after page, with clarity and wit. It’s essential reading for any incoming college freshman.'-Bari Weiss, Founder & Editor of The Free Press, Author of How to Fight Antisemitism'From Theodor Herzl, to modern-day Israel, 10 Things provides an inspiring message for young people to take pride in being Jewish...the book offers a wealth of information for those seeking their path through the onslaught of lies and libels.'Einat Wilf, Author of The War of Return, former Knesset Member
