The Israel Connexion Spotlights ‘Fighting Back’
“Jeffrey and Craig Weiss have documented the extraordinary story of Stan Andrews — a Jewish hero who has become the stuff of legend.”
The Israel Connexion radio program interviews Jeffrey Weiss about the book he co-authored about Stan Andrews, who left a comfortable postwar life in Los Angeles to travel to the war-torn Middle East, where he joined the Israeli Air Force and became one of its first fighter pilots. Listen Now
‘People Of The Book’ Author Interview With Jeffrey Weiss
“The book is very eye-opening on a number of levels.”
People of the Book author Meryl Ain chats with Jeff Weiss about his book, Fighting Back: Stan Andrews and the Birth of the Israeli Air Force, which he co-wrote with his brother, Craig Weiss. The book tells the story of Stan Andrews, an assimilated American Jew and World War II veteran, who became one of the first fighter pilots in the history of the Israeli Air Force. Listen Now
Clarion Reviews: ‘Fighting Back’
“Progressing at the taut pace of an espionage novel, Fighting Back is the engrossing biography of a defiant, passionate Jewish American soldier.”
Clarion Reviews spotlights Jeffrey and Craig Weiss’s biography Fighting Back, which explores the brief yet intrepid life of Stan Andrews, a Jewish American war pilot who fought for Israel during the country’s crucial War of Independence. Read Now
Jeffrey Weiss Q&A: The Untold Story Behind ‘Fighting Back’
“He was seemingly alienated from his Jewish identity yet engaged in the most Zionist act imaginable.”
Uncover the intriguing journey of journalist-authors Jeffrey and Craig Weiss, as they bring to light the complex, profound story of Stan Andrews a Jewish-American whose transformation from a conflicted artist to one of the first pilots of the Israeli Air Force is nothing short of remarkable. This candid interview dives into their research journey, surprising discoveries, and Stan’s enduring legacy. Read Now
‘Fighting Back’ Author Interview
“A thrilling read, the book not only delves into the life of this Jewish American fighter pilot but the fascinating and complicated backdrop of the times.”
Eve Harow, of The Land of Israel Network, interviews Jeffrey Weiss about the book he co-wrote with his brother about Stan Andrews and the origins of the Israeli Air Force. Listen Now
Reviewer’s Choice: ‘Fighting Back’
“Impressively informative, exceptionally well written, thoroughly 'reader friendly' in organization and presentation, ‘Fighting Back: Stan Andrews and the Birth of the Israeli Air Force’ is an inherently riveting read from cover to cover.”
Midwest Book Review’s Editor in Chief James A. Cox named Fighting Back: Stan Andrews and the Birth of the Israeli Air Force a Reviewer’s Choice in August 2022.
Jeffrey Weiss Featured on Too Jewish Podcast
The Too Jewish With Rabbi Sam Cohon and Friends podcast interviewed Jeffrey Weiss in July 2022 to discuss the new biographical book he co-authored, Fighting Back. Listen Now
Stan Andrews: A Foolish Hero?
“Through meticulous research, the authors pieced together a complex portrait of a young man who was an accomplished writer, portraitist, and pilot.”
Donald H. Harrison reviews Fighting Back: Stan Andrews and the Birth of the Israeli Air Force for San Diego Jewish World, giving readers a sense of how the book provides insight into an important period of history. Read Now
Israel From the Inside: Interview With Jeffrey Weiss
Israel From the Inside with Daniel Gordis interviews Jeffrey Weiss, co-author of Fighting Back, and discusses the story of Stan Andrews, an assimilated American Jew and World War II veteran who became one of the first fighter pilots in the history of the Israeli Air Force. Listen Now
Social Impact Authors: An Interview With Jeffrey Weiss
“Doing important work is hard. That’s why only a persistent few stay the course.”
Discover how author Jeffrey Weiss is helping to change the world through his writing and commitment to social impact. From his 20-year journey co-authoring Fighting Back to sharing the stories of Israel’s defenders, Jeffrey’s work inspires perseverance and purpose. An interview with Yitzi Weiner on Medium. Read Now