"You Need a Poem" explores the importance of poetry in various moments of life, from childbirth to times of uncertainty and celebration. The article discusse...

The author reflects on the process of unpacking their library after moving to a new apartment. They discuss how previous moves and the unpacking of books ser...

Maya Pindyck's upcoming collection of poems, But the Orange Tree, explores themes of parenthood and the poet's relationship with her parents, particularly he...

Norman Fischer's Selected Poems, published by Chax Press, encompasses three decades and explores profound and playful observations on language, spirituality,...

"Dead Winter" by Matvei Yankelevich is a slender book that evokes a peculiar kind of wintry leisure, allowing for contemplation, reading, and the complexitie...

Achy Obejas' poetry collection, "Boomerang/Bumern: Poetry/Poesa," explores her identity as a Cuban American writer-poet-translator and touches on themes of g...

Joy Ladin's poetry engages with Jewish texts and spirituality in a personal and innovative way. In "The Book of Anna," Ladin tells the story of an imaginary ...

The author reflects on the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the fear and desire for peace that it evokes. They discuss their own family's decision to stay i...

The author reflects on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the personal struggles it brings for Ukrainian Jews living abroad. They express their concerns and...

Daniel Kahn, a Yiddish singer and musician, is described as a bard of the 21st century. His recent album, Word Beggar, features Yiddish and English songs, an...