Rachel Gordan explores the post-World War II era when Jewish writers used popular middlebrow books and articles, such as "Exodus" and "Gentleman's Agreement,...

Herbert Gold, a prolific and versatile author who recently passed away at the age of ninety-nine, was known for his diverse range of writing including essays...

The article discusses the experience of attending the March for Israel rally in Washington DC. The author describes the mood of the rally as a mix of pride, ...

This text is a discussion of Norman Mailer's life and career, focusing on his mayoral campaign and his transformation from a nice Jewish boy from Brooklyn to...

"The Literary Mafia" by Josh Lambert explores the notion of Jewish power in the literary world. Lambert investigates the accusations made by figures like Jac...

David Fincher's film, Mank, explores the disputed authorship of the iconic movie Citizen Kane and tells the story of screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz. Mankiewi...

Benjamin Taylor's memoir, "Not a Nice Boy," explores the complex and sometimes contradictory character of the acclaimed writer Philip Roth. Taylor, who was a...

In "Funny Man" by Patrick McGilligan, the biography of Mel Brooks unfolds, shedding light on the comedy icon's journey from his early days as the exuberant C...

Adina Hoffman's biography "Some Kind of Genius" delves into the complex life of Ben Hecht, a multifaceted personality known as a playwright, journalist, and ...