Jonathan SapirBOOKS & IDEAS

STORIES TO SHARE ACROSS GENERATIONS

A new way into
the Jewish story.

An everyday American adventure. A time-traveling goat. Two illustrated books that invite families to discover, connect, and feel proud.

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Written by Jonathan Sapir Made for curious minds

The Goat Did It! book cover, with Iris, Mason and a goat exploring ancient Egypt
Being American by Jonathan Sapir, with a family walking along a lively autumn street
Different journeys.
A shared sense of belonging.

THE BOOKS

There’s more than one way
to discover your roots.

For parents, grandparents, and families who want to nurture curiosity and pride in their Jewish heritage.

EVERYDAY LIFE. EXTRAORDINARY STORIES.Being American book coverAn illustrated coffee-table book

01 FOR OLDER READERS & FAMILIES

Being American

The many Jewish roots of everyday American life

Your day is a lot more Jewish than you think.

The music you listen to. The movies you love. The food you crave and the technology you use. Jewish contributions are woven into the everyday American experience.

This richly illustrated book brings those connections to life, offering families a positive, surprising way to talk about Jewish achievement and identity.

Culture & discoveryFull-color illustrations

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ONE QUESTION. ONE GOAT. 4,000 YEARS.The Goat Did It! book cover, with two children and a goat beside the Egyptian pyramidsA full-color graphic novel

02 FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNGER READERS

The Goat Did It!

One question. One goat. 4,000 years.

Jewish history has never been this badly supervised.

Mason has a Jewish mom, a dad who isn’t Jewish, and a question about the strange lamp that appears every December. Then a book opens, history gets very real, and a goat gets involved.

Join Mason, his cousin Iris, and their formidable great-grandmother Zelda in a funny, full-color graphic novel that opens the door to Jewish life through adventure and discovery.

Created with interfaith and secular families in mind. For middle-grade readers, and parents reading with younger children.

Adventure & humorFull-color graphic novel

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Practical guides to using AI

Explore what AI can help you create, and how to stay thoughtful and in control along the way.

01 / THE CREATIVE PROCESS

How to create a graphic novel with the help of AI

A practical guide to turning an idea—or a story you’ve already written—into a graphic novel. Covers characters, panel scripts, illustrations, revisions, and keeping your book organized, using ChatGPT.

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02 / THOUGHTFUL EVERYDAY USE

A Quick Guide to using AI responsibly

A short, plain-English companion on checking facts, protecting private information, respecting other people’s work, and keeping your own judgment at the center of the process.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jonathan Sapir

A lifetime in technology.
A new chapter in storytelling.

Jonathan Sapir is an author and retired technology entrepreneur. He grew up in South Africa, spent five years in Jerusalem, and earned a degree in International Relations and Jewish History from the Hebrew University.

After writing several technology books and building three companies, he turned his attention to Jewish storytelling. His aim is to help families discover Jewish life through curiosity, laughter, and the pleasure of a good story.