Howard Jacobson

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Tablet Jews in Lockdown 20 May 2020
The author explores the idea of Jewishness and its connection to feelings of isolation and confinement, drawing parallels between Hamlet and Jewish character...
20 May 2020
Tablet Coronavirus Shmoronavirus 2 Apr 2020
The author reflects on his upbringing by a trio of Jewish women who doted on him, while his father believed he was being spoiled and turning into a "Kuni Lem...
2 Apr 2020
Tablet Jews and Shoes 25 Mar 2020
The text delves into the intricate relationship between Jews and shoes, exploring the myriad rules and customs surrounding footwear, from religious practices...
25 Mar 2020
Tablet Russia, My Homeland 15 Jan 2020
The author reflects on his father's Russian character, his family's origins in Kamenetz-Podolski, and the discovery of his mother's Lithuanian heritage. He d...
15 Jan 2020
Tablet BDS Biter Kamila Shamsie Gets Bit, Loses Prize 2 Oct 2019
The British Pakistani novelist Kamila Shamsie was awarded the Nelly Sachs Prize by the city of Dortmund, only to have it rescinded due to her involvement in ...
2 Oct 2019
Tablet Live a Little 12 Sep 2019
In the text "Live a Little," a conversation between a mother and her son unravels, revealing a complex relationship. The mother, Princess Schweppessodawasser...
12 Sep 2019
Tablet Writing Jewish 5 Sep 2019
The author reflects on his journey as a writer, admitting to early aspirations to imitate literary giants like Henry James, even though it took him until alm...
5 Sep 2019
Tablet Are Hymns Treyf? 1 Aug 2019
The author reflects on hymns and their role in Jewish mourning rituals, contrasting the emotional pull of hymns with the starkness of traditional Jewish fune...
1 Aug 2019
Tablet Free Palestine 28 May 2019
A Jewish writer in Soho reflects on a chance encounter with a woman who called out "Free Palestine!" at him, prompting a self-reflective narrative on Jewish ...
28 May 2019
Tablet Yiddileaks: The Jeremy Corbyn Email Archive 6 May 2019
The text discusses alleged emails from Jeremy Corbyn, jokingly referred to as "The Supreme Leader," addressing various issues within the Labour Party, partic...
6 May 2019