What a gem of a place. A beautiful shop that is filled with light and love. Anything that you may want or need can be found here. You will be immediately greeted and acknowledged by one of the staff. They are also very knowledgeable about High Holidays to everything Shabbat. This place is such a blessing. The quality of what they sell far exceeds what one would expect. read more

It is always a pleasure to shop here. The staff is helpful and attentive. Easy to find everything I need (and want).

I wanted to order some items online for Passover including the Moss Haggadah. I looked at Amazon, but I actually found much better deals online at the Israel Book Shop's website. I ordered the Moss Haggadah from their website as well as some other items they were selling including some Passover fruit slices and a "Happy Passover" frog. I ordered my items online and selected express 1-2 day shipping, which was not cheap. However, I needed the items for Passover, which was very soon. The items were shipped through UPS and came in just two days. I was very pleased with the service that I received. My items came quickly. The items I got did not only come fast, but they were very beautiful, especially the Moss Haggadah. The Moss Haggadah was created by David Moss and it took him 3 years to complete. However, the piece is absolutely beautiful. I especially love the large tree on the front. A nice touch is also that all of the art has some of the words of the Haggadah around the book. Next time I am visiting family in Boston, I will make sure to stop off at Israel Book Shop. Altogether, Israel Book shop is a great store to get all sorts of Judaica. I highly recommend it! read more

5 star rating what a great place to visit and buy items from the holy land , staff 5 star rating

What a great resource for the Jewish community of New England. This is the largest, most diverse source of Jewish books, art, music, and other Judaica, in all of New England. The staff has been helpful, and the selection of books, unbeatable. Too many people try to save money by shopping online, but you often don't really know what you've bought until it arrives. When you shop here, you not only help support local business, but you get to see and and handle items. You can't do that on E-Bay or Amazon. If you want to browse through a large variety of kipot, tallitot (prayer shawls), kiddush cups, shofarim (ram's horns, for Rosh HaShanah), mezuzah scrolls and cases, spice boxes, candle holders, siddurim, etc., this is the place to do it. read more

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Just went there staff was very rude conscending to my friend who was not jewish. I will never go there again. You can get the same stuff on etsy and ebay much cheaper. read more

Well, this is right in the middle of the most Jewish part of Brookline, and there are lots of Jewish books.... and Israeli books. They also have a lot of somewhat random Israeli merchandise. Like Dead Sea mud products, Hebrew Harry Potter, Shabbat video games,oh, and they have Israeli music. Anyway, it's a pretty cool place.....(if anyone can write a better review than this one, please do. I just thought this shop should definitely be on Yelp). read more

Its a wonderful bookshop. The shelves are lined with selections from Artscroll and Feldheim. It's like I traveled to Brooklyn. Tov M'ode read more

I was not raised Jewish, but after learning that I have Jewish ancestors, I was interested in learning more about Judaism. I thought picking up some books might be helpful, so I visited Israel Book Shop. The selection of Jewish literature here is expansive! Almost the whole first floor is Jewish and Israeli books, and there is a downstairs section of books in Hebrew. I was able to find exactly what I was looking for. Not only is there nearly every Jewish book imaginable, but a considerable amount of other Judaica is sold here as well. The staff were helpful and polite. I will definitely return if I have further needs for Judaica. read more

I called upon my inner-Jew to think where I could find a reasonably priced, beautiful set of candle holders for the Shabbat tradition I was about to create in my small 2 bedroom apartment. It was as if a burning bush told me that even without a name or store destination, I would find what I was looking for in Brookline. So I travelled for 40 days and 40 nights (or I might have taken the C train) to Coolidge Corner and aimlessly walked down Harvard St., wandering in and out of small stores and shops. When my hopes were about to dissipate, like light shining down from the heavens, there it was: the Israel Book Shop. (I might have giggled to myself at this point in the story.) They had everything that I could have desired: jew-elry, red sox hats written in hebrew and best of all, beautiful- reasonably priced candle sticks. I checked out with the friendly staff, informed not to leave the $2 pack of candles I purchased in the blistering sun and was on my way. I will without a doubt venture another journey to the Israel Book Shop for any of my Jew-needs.. so if you'd like to join me, you just have to promise not to praise a golden calf on the way. read more

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This is a wonderful, locally owned shop for all your Judaica needs. They have a huge selection of books in various languages on every topic imaginable. The women I've worked with, Miriam and Chani, are truly wonderful. They are supportive and helpful no matter what my question. I have been able to buy Holy texts, kosher cookbooks, kitchen items to aid in kashrus, baby gifts, and everything in between. Going to ISB makes me feel good inside. If you're looking for anything Jewish, stop by! read more

A very decent selection of books in Russian. Bought Kitzur Shulhan Arukh and The Jew and His Home by Eliyahu Kitov Staff is knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend. Thank you! read more

The Israeli bookstore has some pretty good merchandise. However, the people there are NOT NICE. I spent over $125 there and I found the women there to be very rude. When buying things from them, they make you feel like they are doing you a huge favor. I left with a sour taste in my mouth. Next time, I will just buy the same stuff off the internet or buy it in Eretz Yisrael for much cheaper. read more

It is a pleasure to visit the Israel Book Shop when I am in town. I love it. People help me even though I am obviously not an Orthodox Jew. I do wish, however, that they had a queer section and a "So, you're marrying a Christian, it's okay, you are still a big Jew yourself" section. Besides that, I love the store! read more

Buying anything at Israel Book Shop makes you feel pretty good inside..! It's one of those bookstores where you don't care that you can find the same item for cheaper on Amazon because it really is a special, local treasure. It's even fun to just pop in and browse- in addition to a very large selection of books, they have all things Jewish from jewelry, judaica, music, candies and then some. The staff is always responsive and helpful, able to find exactly what you need or point you in the right direction. I feel really lucky to have this shop so close by, it's an amazing resource in addition to lending wonderful character to the Brookline community. I hope it sticks around forever!!! read more

The people at the Israel Book Shop are phenomenal. I've had many many more than pleasant shopping experiences there. They are very helpful, pointing customers in the right directions for all their Jewish needs. Today was especially amazing. I was looking for a platta (a warming tray) and the cheapest one that they had was fancier than I needed and more than I wanted to spend. They sent me down the street to a housewares store, saying that sometimes they have one for less. And they did. I saved $40, all because of the kindness of the salesperson here. What a great way to do business! read more

The Israel Book Shop is hands down the best store to buy not only every book on Judaism you can find, but also all Judaica necessities (tzitzit, mezuzot, challah covers, music, etc.). Although some things can be a little pricey (compared to online), the store is very helpful and has everything and more to cover all of your Judaica needs. read more

It is a great store with very friendly staff. They always have what I am looking for and great recommendations of other books or any items I am looking for. I drive from Providence and my children love to come. read more

going in here would make my bebbe proud! a diverse selection of jewish and israeli books that suit modern and traditional teachings and general reading. helpful, non-intimidating staff too! read more

Well it's the only place in town for a real selection of sforim, which are priced really cheap if you ask me, unlike everything else in the store. Sometimes I go there just to read. The staff seems to fall into one of two categories -- unbelievably grouchy or really sweet. If you go often enough, though, even the grouchy ones come around. read more

This is a great institution in the New England Jewish community. To my knowledge, it's the only Judaica shop servicing the communities of Brookline, Newton, and greater Boston, They have a great array of books and Hebrew seforim, and they do a brisk online delivery business. The company doubles as a publisher of Jewish books, and they've produced some exciting titles, including a series of English translations/adaptations of the text Nesivos Sholom, by the late Slonimer Rebbe, Rav Sholom Noach Berezovsky, zt"l . I ordered recently a Sefer Tehillim, psalms, and it came relatively prompt in the mail, less than the USPS estimated delivery time. They have very cute Boston Judaica shtick, such as Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins, and Patriots yarmulkes, and to basically rub it in, I purchased a Yankees yarmulke, although I'd be afraid of wearing it. I'd probably be attacked for wearing it: in a local synagogue! read more