Jewish History
Remarkable People. Forgotten Stories.
Rabbi Pini Dunner has spent decades uncovering the pivotal moments, forgotten episodes, and remarkable individuals that shaped the Jewish world — drawing on original archival research and the rare documents of the Pini Dunner Collection.
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2024 · Rabbi Pini Dunner
Paradise Cove
The Remarkable True Story of a Chasidic Rebbe, a Hidden Village, and a Miraculous Return
2022 · Rabbi Pini Dunner
Mavericks, Mystics & False Messiahs
Episodes from the Margins of Jewish History
2020 · Rabbi Pini Dunner
Hearts & Minds II
Essays on the Jewish Festivals and Special Occasions
2016 · Rabbi Pini Dunner
Ohr Hayashar
An Annotated Edition of the Novellae of Rav Shmuel Yitzchak Hillman on Masechet Shabbat
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Rabbi Dunner is an inspirational religious leader with a unique approach that combines ancient lore with the latest in contemporary knowledge.
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Finding Noah's Ark
One of the greatest archaeological trophy hunts of all time — and what the Torah really says about it.
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Mavericks, Mystics and False Messiahs — Now Available!
"A thoroughly engaging introduction to some of the most colorful episodes in Jewish history. A wonderfully enjoyable read." — Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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Hearts & Minds II is Now Available
An original look at Jewish festivals & significant Jewish dates.
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Paradise Cove — They Escaped the Cuckoo's Nest
"A raw, uplifting, and humorous account of love and faith." — Kirkus Reviews. Edited & Annotated by Rabbi Pini Dunner.
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Remarkable people, forgotten stories, and original archival research across four millennia of Jewish civilization. This is where the Jewish past comes alive.
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