The tradition of storytelling dates back millennia for the Jewish people. From the tales in the Bible to our contemporary authors of fiction, history, and everything in between, stories are an important part of Jewish culture. Storytelling has held us together for thousands of years and continues to do so to this day. Although these collections don't encapsulate everything about Jewish culture and experiences, I think there’s something here for everyone. —Aaron Schwartz, Audible Editor
Fiction
Enjoy imaginative tales from Jewish creators.
Bios and Memoirs
There’s so much to learn from these life stories.
Nonfiction and History
Explore listens covering the long history of Jewish people all over the world.
Literary Classics
Revisit or discover stories that have become foundational works of the Western canon.
Funny People
The connection between Judaism and comedy is a deep one.
For Teens and Young Adults
Experience coming-of-age tales from Jewish storytellers.
Family Listening
It’s vital for young people to know the history of their culture.
Included with Membership
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Featured Content
“I Made It Out of Clay” is the strangest, sweetest Hanukkah romance of the season
Like all golem tales, Beth Kander’s debut novel transforms in unexpected ways.
Jenny Slate’s “Lifeform” takes on motherhood and other strange conditions
The actor and comedian opens up about writing, fame, that voice, and her latest work of unclassifiable audio genius.
With “Nexus,” Yuval Noah Harari gives AI the big-history treatment
The historian and bestselling author talks about how intelligence differs from consciousness, why we need more boring politicians, and his post-“Sapiens” fame.
20 essential Jewish authors to hear in audio
From fiction and poetry to history and memoir, literature from the Jewish diaspora is full of illuminating stories. Here are some of the most beloved Jewish authors of all time.
Naomi Alderman offers us a glimpse into “The Future”
The author of “The Power” on the crucial skills we’ll need to survive an apocalypse and how we just might save the world by working together.
Randy Rainbow Sees the World Through Pink-Colored Glasses
The YouTube star and musical comedian spreads joy and encourages everyone to embrace not fitting the mold in his memoir, “Playing with Myself.”
Humor, ‘Sex, and Violence’ with Harvey Fierstein
Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein shares his life story as only he can tell it in “I Was Better Last Night.”
In Her Own Words: Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a trailblazing lawyer, activist, and role model, becoming only the second female justice sworn onto the Supreme Court, where she served until her passing at the age of 87. The second woman to be appointed to the highest court in the land and its longest-serving Jewish justice, Ginsburg had a long history of dissenting with oppression and fighting for equal rights, earning her the moniker Notorious RBG.
Congratulations! You’re a Grandparent. Now What?
The author of 'The Bubbe Diaries' reveals how a little planning can make one of life’s most revered milestones more fulfilling.
'So Help Me Gosh,' You'll Laugh Until You Sigh
Brooke Barker, the creator of 'Sad Animal Facts,' finds the sad-funny truths in growing up Mormon and converting to Judaism.
On Teenaged Hope, the Cynicism Trap, and The Diary of a Young Girl
In honor of what would have been Anne Frank's 91st birthday, editor Alanna McAuliffe revisits The Diary of a Young Girl and reflects on how hope is not an unrealistic ideal of youth, but a necessity for enduring life's darkest moments.
Hearing about adoption and a specific kind of otherness helps round out some life stories
For editor Aaron Schwartz, wanting to listen to more adoption narratives or make literary connections to his birth family was a search for community that never negated his joy with the life and family he gained.