Carolyn Starman Hessel
Carolyn Hessel
As the executive director of the Jewish Book Council for over 20 years, Carolyn Starman Hessel has been called the “Jewish Oprah.”
New Director of Jewish Book Council Announced
The Forward has learned that Naomi Firestone-Teeter will be the new director of the Jewish Book Council.
'Jewish Oprah' Carolyn Starman Hessel Turns Page From Jewish Book Council
When Carolyn Starman Hessel joined the New York-based Jewish Book Council in 1994 – at the request of friend Marsha Posner – she knew nothing about the publishing world.
30 Days, 30 Texts: Conclusion
In celebration of Jewish Book Month, The Arty Semite has partnered with the Jewish Education Service of North America (JESNA) and the Jewish Book Council to present “30 Days, 30 Texts,” a series of reflections by community leaders on the books that influenced their Jewish journeys. Today, Jewish Book Council director Carolyn Starman Hessel concludes the series.