Official Biography
ARIEL BURGER is an author, artist, and teacher whose work integrates education, spirituality, the arts, and strategies for social change. An Orthodox rabbi, Ariel received his PhD in Jewish Studies and Conflict Resolution under Elie Wiesel. A lifelong student of Professor Wiesel, Ariel served as his Teaching Fellow from 2003-2008, after which he directed education initiatives at Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston. A Covenant Foundation grantee, Ariel develops cutting-edge arts and educational programming for adults, facilitates workshops for educators, consults to non-profits, and serves as scholar/artist-in-residence for institutions around the U.S. When Ariel’s not learning or teaching, he is creating music, art, and poetry. He lives outside of Boston with his family.
Awards & Recognition
- WINNER OF THE NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARD—BIOGRAPHY
- A December 2018 Indie Next List Pick
- A Publishers Lunch Buzz Book
Book Covers
Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication Date: November 11, 2018
ISBN: 9781328802699
Pages: 288
Hi-Res: 1500 x 2250
Paperback
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication Date: October 22, 2019
ISBN: 9780358108528
Pages: 304
Hi-Res: 1594 x 2400
Publicist
Taryn Roeder
Taryn.Roeder@hmhco.com
Literary Agent
Joelle Delbourgo
Joelle Delbourgo Associates
101 Park St.
Montclair, NJ 07042
joelle@delbourgo.com
Speaking Agent
Fern Reiss
Jewish Speakers Bureau
www.jewishspeakersbureau.com