Literature

Yossi Klein Halevi, a well-known Jewish author, has written several books that tell both personal and national stories.
The article highlights the best Jewish television shows and movies of 2023.
In this short story, a teenage girl recounts her experience auditioning for a school play with her best friend Shani.
In Chapter 13 of the Tale of Treeo, Nellie has been searching for Eli but hasn't had any luck finding him.
In a holiday-themed podcast episode, a selection of the best and most impactful books read in 2023 are recommended.
Ruth Seymour, a pioneer of public radio and a devoted supporter of Jewish culture, has passed away at the age of 88.
Chava Rosenfarb, a renowned Yiddish writer, is being celebrated in Lodz, Poland, where she was once imprisoned during the Holocaust.
Mike Gold, the author of the 1930 novel "Jews Without Money," has fallen into obscurity despite his ferocious and controversial writing style.
"The Gospel According to Chaim" is a new Yiddish play by Mikhl Yashinsky that explores the story of a Jewish-born Christian missionary, Chaim Henry Einspruch, who translated the New Testament into Yiddish.
Lilith magazine has compiled a list of books they are excited to read in 2024.
The author shares their experience of attending virtual Simchat Torah services due to being stuck in traffic and reflects on the challenging times in Israel.
The Orange County Public Schools in Florida have removed nearly 700 books from classroom libraries, citing concerns about violating state laws on sexual content in schools.
In this article, the author explores the shift in understanding of God's presence and relationship with Israel throughout Jewish history.
As a journalist for Newsday, John Steinbeck visited Israel in the 1960s and was inspired by the country's energy, patriotism, and military prowess, in contrast to what he saw as America's decline in vision and will.
The article discusses the song "Sunbeams" and its significance in the film "The Zone of Interest."
The podcast discussed in the text receives positive feedback, highlighting a preference for more focus on Christine, Abe, and Matt due to their contributions that add coherence to the show.
Refaat Alareer, a Gazan poet and professor, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City.
The article discusses a selection of Jewish and Jewish-adjacent books that were published in 2023.
The New Yiddish Rep is set to produce the first original, full-length American Yiddish drama in seven decades called "The Gospel According to Chaim."
This article discusses the lesser-known daughter of Tevye from Fiddler on the Roof, Shprintze.
This article discusses the contrasting perspectives of Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Ha-Kohen Kook and Rabbi Shagar regarding the existence of light and darkness in the world.
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, the mother of a hostage held by Hamas, delivered a powerful speech at the United Nations in Geneva.
This article recounts the author's visit to Berdychiv, Ukraine, the hometown of Vasily Grossman, a renowned Jewish writer.
"The Zone of Interest" is a film adaptation of Martin Amis' novel about Rudolf Höss, the commandant of Auschwitz.
Moment Magazine's Book Editor Amy Schwartz presents a list of the top 10 Jewish books of 2023, highlighting why readers should pick them up.

Top authors in Literature

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