Literature

In this article, Elie Wiesel reflects on his visit to Disneyland in 1957.
Benjamin Balint, an American-Israeli writer, explores the legacy of Bruno Schulz, often hailed as the Polish Kafka, in his book "Bruno Schulz: An Artist, A Murder, and the Hijacking of History."
Pinny Bulman's newest poetry book, "Old Shul," explores his boyhood growing up in the once-thriving Jewish neighborhood of Washington Heights in northern Manhattan.
A listener criticizes the tendency of one host, John, on a Commentary podcast episode for being overly verbose, repetitive, and interruptive, leading to a frustrating listening experience.
In this essay, Yoram Hazony argues that Israel serves as a model for nationalist movements around the world, despite its illiberal tendencies.
Escambia County in Florida is facing a lawsuit over its decision to remove over 1,600 books from its schools, including Anne Frank's original diary and Schindler's List.
Armin Rosen is a staff writer for Tablet Magazine.
The article discusses the most anticipated Jewish-themed TV shows of 2024.
In his comedy special "Born on 3rd Base," Gary Gulman tackles Jewish stereotypes with sharp humor.
Norm Finkelstein, a Boston writer and educator, has passed away at the age of 82.
In Chapter 15 of the "Tale of Treeo," Nellie, Eli, and their squirrel friend, Squizzle, find themselves in a mysterious situation.
Norman H. Finkelstein, a Boston writer and educator, has passed away at the age of 82.
Author Taffy Brodesser-Akner, known for her book and limited series Fleishman Is In Trouble, has a new Jewish-themed book called Long Island Compromise coming out in July.
The Forward has hired Susan Greene as their first full-time Israel correspondent in nearly seven years.
The Kveller team has compiled a list of the best Jewish books they read in 2023.
In this episode, host Jonathan Silver looks back at some of the most interesting conversations from 2023, covering a wide range of topics in modern Jewish life.
The author presents two poems that explore the relationship between God and the world.
The article discusses the connection between J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" and Jewish history.
A federal judge in Iowa has blocked key parts of a state law that prohibits school libraries from stocking books depicting sex acts, citing that it would prevent books about the Holocaust, such as Elie Wiesel's Night, from being accessible.
This article provides a list of Jewish books that the author enjoyed reading in 2023.
Four novels published in 2023 are explored in this article, highlighting their Jewish themes and connections.
Artist Debra Band has created the first fully illustrated Book of Ecclesiastes, or Qohelet, featuring the grandeur of the Alhambra as its central metaphor.
Albert Murray, a Black author and influential figure in the music industry, wrote extensively about the connection between jazz, the blues, and the biblical character Joseph.
"The Zone of Interest" is a film directed by Jonathan Glazer that depicts the lives of the Hss family, who lived in a cottage adjacent to the Auschwitz death camp during the Holocaust.

Top authors in Literature

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account_boxAndrew Silow-Carroll
account_boxCindy Scarr
account_boxBeth Harpaz
account_boxMira Fox
account_boxLior Zaltzman
account_boxIrene Katz Connelly
account_boxמיכאל קרוטיקאָװ
account_boxPJ Grisar
account_boxPenny Schwartz