Robert Alter criticizes Donald Trump's "USA Bible," a version of the Bible being sold for $59.99, which includes patriotic elements like the pledge of allegi...

The diaries of Franz Kafka, translated by Ross Benjamin, provide insight into Kafka's life and writing process. Kafka's close friend and literary executor, M...

A.B. Yehoshua, an acclaimed writer who recently passed away, was known for his wry and comedic novels. While he had strong opinions about Jewish life in the ...

"The Tunnel" by A.B. Yehoshua tells the story of Zvi Luria, a retired engineer in his seventies who is diagnosed with incipient dementia. As he grapples with...

John Barton's book, "A History of the Bible," offers a comprehensive overview of the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, tracing their interpretation and tra...

Lionel Trilling, a prominent figure in American literary criticism, is explored through a selection of his letters in Adam Kirsch's book, shedding light on T...

"The Hilltop" by Assaf Gavron is a novel that offers insight into contemporary Israeli society and politics through the portrayal of a small illegal settleme...

Benjamin Harshav, a renowned scholar of Hebrew and Yiddish literature, passed away at 86, leaving a significant legacy in literary studies. His book, "Three ...

Yehuda Amichai was a poet known for his playful yet melancholic style. He used figurative language in inventive ways, often connecting ordinary objects with ...

In Proverbs 8:22-31, wisdom is personified as being created by the Lord at the beginning of His works, present before the creation of the world, and playing ...