"The Museum of Extraordinary Things" by Alice Hoffman is set in 1911 New York and weaves together the stories of two characters, Eddie Cohen and Coralie Sard...

Judaism's complexity arises from its dual founding: first with Abraham in Genesis as a familial covenant based on promises to his descendants, and then with ...

In his essay "Halakha and Aggada," Chaim Nachman Bialik defends both halakha (Jewish law) and aggada (rabbinic lore and legend) as essential aspects of Jewis...

Robert Alter, a prominent scholar and critic, challenges readers to see the Bible as a work of literature, not just religious scripture. By offering individu...

Howard Jacobson is a British Jewish novelist known for his humorous and serious exploration of Jewish identity. His works, such as "Kalooki Nights" and "The ...

The Patagonian Hare by Claude Lanzmann is a captivating memoir that delves into the extraordinary life of the renowned Holocaust documentarian. Lanzmann, kno...

Born in Zamosc, Poland in the 19th century, Rosa Luxemburg, a prominent figure in socialist parties in Poland and Germany, dedicated her life to fighting cap...

Lionel Trilling, a prominent Jewish intellectual, faced criticism for not depicting Jewish characters in his work, despite having Eastern European Jewish her...

Rebecca Newberger Goldstein's novel, "36 Arguments for the Existence of God," follows psychology professor Cass Seltzer, who gains fame for debunking 36 reas...

Jacqueline Osherow's poetry collection "Whitethorn" explores themes of aging, disappointment, Jewish identity, and spirituality. Osherow skillfully uses the ...