10 Things Every Jew Should Know Before They Go to College (Paperback or Softback)

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 know

Written 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

Emily Schrader is an American-Israeli journalist and human rights activist from Israel focusing on Israeli and Iranian affairs. She is an anchor at ILTV News and a writer at Ynet News. She has appeared on major news outlets including FOX and Piers Morgan. Schrader is known for her concentration on the plight of the people of Iran. www.Emilyschrader.net

Blake Flayton is an American born Israeli writer whose work has appeared in numerous publications including the The New York Times, The Jewish Journal, Tablet Magazine and his substack, Bourgeois Nationalist. Flayton is the co-host of the Podcast We should All Be Zionists with Dr. Einat Wilf, former Member of Knesset. M.A. Candidate, Religion and Politics at Bar-Ilan University. https: //bflayton.substack.com/

Kimberly Brooks is an American artist and author known for her oil paintings. Her illustrated book The New Oil Painting (Chronicle Books) similarly took a subject rich in history and science and is now a regular best-seller in its category. https: //kimberlybrooks.com