The goal of the Awards is to recognize the finest books with Jewish themes and subjects by Canadian authors in a variety of genres. Adjudicated by a distinguished panel of writers, editors and scholars, the new Awards do more than reward winning authors with a cash prize and a moment in the spotlight. They build pride, not only in the individuals being honoured, but in the creative achievements th
at reflect Jewish themes and ideas. The 2016 Awards will be sponsored and administered through the generosity of York University's Israel and Golda Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Studies, with the co-sponsorship of a consortium of other programs, including Western University's Holocaust Literature Research Institute.