Lawrence Bush

Lawrence Bush is an innovative creator who has been active in American Jewish life for over four decades. He is the author of a dozen books, including Waiting for God: The Spiritual Explorations of a Reluctant Atheist; BESSIE: A Novel of Love and Revolution; and Pinko Jew, an anthology of his writings and artworks. He edited Jewish Currents, a 75-year-old magazine, from 2002-18, for which he conducted JEWDAYO, a history blog that appeared every day for nine years. He was also the founding editor of Reconstructionism Today for thirteen years. Bush’s writing has appeared in the New York Times, Village Voice, MAD magazine, Tikkun, Reform Judaism, and many other publications.

  • Cover of Torah Toons 2

    American Torah Toons 2

    Fifty-Four Illustrated Commentaries

    Lawrence Bush

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  • Bessie

    A Novel of Love and Revolution

    Lawrence Bush

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  • The cover of Hyman by Lawrence Bush, featuring a gray-haired man shown from the back, wearing a large rainbow kippah in front of a background of clouds.

    Hyman

    A Novel of Encounter Judaism

    Lawrence Bush

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  • The Tree Jumped, the River Ran Backwards (cover)

    The Tree Jumped, the River Ran Backwards

    2,000-Year-Old Jewish Stories for Kids

    Lawrence Bush

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  • Waiting for God

    The Spiritual Reflections of a Reluctant Atheist

    Lawrence Bush

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