At the heart of the Jewish Comics Experience is the JewCE Awards (the jewcies), dedicated to honoring the creators behind Jewish comic book narratives, themes, and characters. This event is not just an awards ceremony; it’s a testament to the diverse voices and stories that have shaped Jewish storytelling in the comic medium.

By establishing the JewCE Awards, we aim to inspire and uplift talent in the field, fostering the growth of Jewish-themed comics. This recognition encourages artists to delve into the depths of Jewish culture, creating authentic representations that contribute to a more inclusive and diverse comic landscape.

Don’t miss the second year of the awards, a ceremony filled with excitement at the Center for Jewish History. Join us for the celebration, featuring awards presented by a distinguished panel of industry judges, alongside fellow comic book creators and enthusiasts.

This year’s awards are hosted by Roy Schwartz, Danny Fingeroth, Miriam Mora, and Fabrice Sapolsky.

Click here for a list of 2023 Judges, nominees, and winners.

JEWCE AWARDS FINALISTS 2024

ALL AGES
Joyful Song- Leslea Newman
The Effects of Pickled Herring – Alex Schumacher

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Alex Schumacher – The Effects of Pickled Herring 
Aomar Boum and Nadjib Berber – Undesirables 
Barbara “Willy” Mendes – Queen of Cosmos Comix
Chari Pere – Miscarried: An “Unspoken” Cartoonmentary 
Josh Tuininga – We Are Not Strangers 
Leslea Newman – Joyful Song

AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL/BIOGRAPHICAL CONTENT
Gaytheist: Coming Out of My Orthodox Childhood – Lonnie Mann (Writer/Artist), Ryan Gatts (Artist)
I Run to Make My Heart Beat – Rachel Khan (W), Aude Massot (A)
Miscarried: An “Unspoken” Cartoonmentary – Chari Pere
The Effects of Pickled Herring – Alex Schumacher
We Survived the Holocaust: The Bluma and Felix Goldberg Story – Frank W. Baker (writer), Tim E. Ogline (co-author/artist)

COMBATTING PREJUDICE
I Run to Make My Heart Beat – Rachel Khan (W), Aude Massot (A)
Undesirables – Aomar Boum and Nadjib Berber
We Are Not Strangers – Josh Tuininga

CONTEMPORARY TOPIC
Gaytheist: Coming Out of My Orthodox Childhood – Lonnie Mann (Writer/Artist), Ryan Gatts (Artist)
I Run to Make My Heart Beat – Rachel Khan (W), Aude Massot (A)

DIVERSE REPRESENTATION
Gaytheist: Coming Out of My Orthodox Childhood – Lonnie Mann (writer/artist), Ryan Gatts (artist)
I Run to Make My Heart Beat – Rachel Khan (W), Aude Massot (A)
Joyful Song- Leslea Newman
Nice Jewish Boys – Neil Kleid, John Broglia
We Are Not Strangers – Josh Tuininga

FICTIONAL NARRATIVE
American Dreams – Daniel Kalban
Ben Mortara and the Thieves of Golden Table #1 – Arnon Z. Shorr
Edenfrost – Amit Tishler
Kosher Mafia – David Hazan, Sami Kivela
Nice Jewish Boys – Neil Kleid, John Broglia
The Writer – Josh Gad, Benjamin Berkowitz, Max Berkowitz

HISTORICAL NARRATIVE
Brother’s Keeper – Arnon Z. Shorr (writer); Joshua M. Edelglass (art, letters)
Edenfrost – Amit Tishler
Undesirables – Aomar Boum and Nadjib Berber
We Are Not Strangers – Josh Tuininga
We Survived the Holocaust: The Bluma and Felix Goldberg Story – Frank W. Baker (writer), Tim E. Ogline (co-author/artist)

JEWISH TRADITION AND FOLKLORE
Ben Mortara and the Thieves of Golden Table #1 – Arnon Z. Shorr
Edenfrost – Amit Tishler
Joyful Song- Leslea Newman
Nice Jewish Boys – Neil Kleid, John Broglia
Queen of Cosmos Comix – Barbara “Willy” Mendes
The Writer – Josh Gad, Benjamin Berkowitz, Max Berkowitz

WRITER OF THE YEAR
Alex Schumacher – The Effects of Pickled Herring 
Amit Tishler – Edenfrost 
Arnon Z. Shorr – Ben Mortara and the Thieves of Golden Table #1 
David Hazan – Kosher Mafia 
Josh Gad, Benjamin Berkowitz, Max Berkowitz – The Writer
Josh Tuininga – We Are Not Strangers 
Neil Kleid – Nice Jewish Boys