Author: Tuvia Book
Born: 29 July, 1968
Bio: TUVIA BOOK

Tuvia Book was born in London and raised in both the UK and South Africa. After making Aliya at the age of 17 and studying in a Yeshiva he volunteered for the IDF where he served in an elite infantry combat unit. Upon his discharge he completed his BA at Bar-Ilan University, as well as certification in graphic design. He then served as the Information Officer at the Israeli Consulate of Philadelphia, while earning a graduate degree in Jewish Studies. Upon his return to Israel, Mr. Book graduated from a course of study with the Israeli Ministry of Tourism, and is a licensed tour guide.
Tuvia has been working in the field of Jewish Education, both formal and informal, for many years. He has guided and taught Jewish students and educators from around the English-speaking world for some of Israel’s premier educational institutions and programs.  Tuvia has been guiding groups for Birthright Israel since its inception and, in addition, has lectured throughout North America, Australia, Europe and South Africa.  
Tuvia served as a Shaliach (emissary) for the Jewish Agency for Israel as the Director of Israel and Zionist Education at the Board of Jewish Education of Greater New York (Jewish Education Project). He was a lecturer/educational guide at the Alexander Muss Institute for Israel Education (AMIIE) in Israel for a decade.  Tuvia has lectured at both Bar Ilan University and Hebrew University. 
He is the author (and illustrator) of the internationally acclaimed Israel education curriculum; “For the Sake of Zion; Pride and Strength through Knowledge” (third edition, JAFI 2010), and is at present working on his next book, a history of the Jewish people.  Currently Tuvia is a doctoral candidate in Jewish education.
Tuvia is married to Shira, a physician, and they have four children; Ayelet, Aaron, Aden and Aviv.

Reviews of Tuvia’s Book:

“For the Sake of Zion is extremely informative.  The book inspires students to delve deeper into vital historical subjects for the Jewish people and the Zionist enterprise.”

Elie Wiesel


“Kol Hakavod and congratulations on this important and much needed book!”

Natan Scharansky

“Tuvia Book has written a fascinating and informative survey of Zionism from its early days to the present.  This book is an important addition to the existing educational material.”

Sir Martin Gilbert

“It is a splendid work, enlightening, full of important information, well-organised and beautifully produced.  I need hardly say how valuable a contribution it is, given the sad state of disinformation and demonisation of Israel in so many circles today.  I congratulate you on it and hope it is widely read and reflected on.”

Chief Rabbi, Lord Jonathan Sacks