Shai Secunda explores the enduring poetic fascination with Jerusalem through a review of Rachel Tzvia Back's anthology "This Longing City: Modern Hebrew Poem...

David Kraemer's book, Embracing Exile: The Case for Jewish Diaspora, explores the positive aspects of the Jewish diaspora throughout history. Kraemer argues ...

Shai Secunda reflects on the new reality of wartime family life in Israel, where escalating tensions with Iran, marked by missile threats and societal change...

Shai Secunda draws an intriguing parallel between Thomas Mann's novel "The Magic Mountain" and the Babylonian Talmud, highlighting their mutual exploration o...

Shai Secunda reflects on the complexities and emotional toll of Israel's "Two-Year War," which unfolded from a surprise attack on Simchat Torah to a truce tw...

Shai Secunda explores the origins of the Hanukkah miracle of the oil story, noting its absence in early sources like 1 and 2 Maccabees or the Jerusalem Talmu...

Eli Sharabi's memoir, "Hostage," offers a gripping account of his 491-day captivity by Hamas in Gaza following the attacks on Kibbutz Beeri in October 2023. ...

Philip Roth's novel "Operation Shylock: A Confession" is experiencing renewed relevance amidst current debates among young Jews regarding Zionism and Diaspor...

Reflecting on Herman Melville's 'Moby Dick' and his own experiences, Shai Secunda explores the profound connection between Jewish memorial practices and the ...

Amidst the tense ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, hundreds of Hasidic Jews gathered at the grave of Rav Ashi on Mount Shinan, a site symbolically sign...