Books

The Books page brings together published works by Rabbi Cardozo and authors from the Cardozo Academy, offering readers a curated library of thought-provoking Jewish scholarship and spiritual reflection. From philosophical explorations of Torah and Jewish law to essays on identity, faith, and culture, these books reflect the Academy’s commitment to rigorous thinking, authentic tradition, and intellectual courage.

The Book of Leviticus

By Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo

Published: 2025

In this collection of essays, Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo looks at the weekly Torah portion through the eyes of philosophy, contemporary controversies, and personal struggles. Written in his unique style, this book offers something for many different types of readers: laymen and clergy, full-time students and the intellectually curious, Jews and non-Jews alike.

Books by Rabbi Cardozo

Writers’ Guild Books

  • The Revival of the Dead & the Miracle of Return

    The full text of Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo’s Afterword to Returning

    By Yael Shahar

    Published: 2018

  • Returning

    A story of memory and redemption

    By Yael Shahar

    Published: 2018

  • Reflections and Resources on Teshuvah

    By Yael Shahar

    Published: 2016

  • The Hidden of Things

    Twelve Stories of Love & Longing

    By Yael Unterman

    Published: 2014

  • Nehama Leibowitz

    Teacher and Bible Scholar

    By Yael Unterman

    Published: 2009