Literature

TanakhCast is a podcast that explores 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, delving into Genesis through 2 Chronicles.
The TanakhCast podcast delves into the Tanakh, covering four chapters every two weeks from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, though progressing through the entire text will be a lengthy process.
TanakhCast is a podcast that delves into the Tanakh, discussing and reflecting on four chapters every two weeks, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles.
Francesca Segal's novel "The Innocents" explores the complexities of Jewish life in North West London, focusing on protagonist Adam Newman's struggle between tradition and modernity, familial expectations, and romantic entanglements.
Israeli illustrator and cartoonist Shay Charka has created a comic book adaptation of three stories by Nobel laureate S.Y. Agnon, known for expressing ideas through stories rather than abstract concepts.
Robert Alter, a prominent scholar and critic, challenges readers to see the Bible as a work of literature, not just religious scripture.
In the TanakhCast podcast, every two weeks, four chapters from the Tanakh are discussed, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles.
Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb shares his deep connection to leading Tishah B'Av morning programs focusing on the kinot, expressing the need for meaningful presentations of these lamentation poems.
Vasily Grossman's "An Armenian Sketchbook," now available in English for the first time, showcases the renowned Russian writer's personal reflections during his two-month trip to Armenia in 1961.
"TanakhCast: The Curses and Semantic Confusion Edition!" is a podcast that delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and ending with 2 Chronicles, offering reflections and discussions on the text.
Vanessa Davis' book "Make Me a Woman" features comic strips originally seen in Tablet Magazine, examining aspects of Jewish identity and daily life.
"TanakhCast: The Rivalry and Pejoration Edition" is a podcast that discusses four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, covering Genesis to 2 Chronicles.
Author Anita Diamant, under lockdown in Newton near Boston following the bombings at the Boston Marathon, describes the eerie quiet amid a citywide manhunt for a suspect.
Chava Rosenfarb's trilogy, "The Tree of Life," offers a detailed and authentic portrayal of the destruction of the Jewish community in the Lodz Ghetto during the Holocaust.
This poem reflects on the legacy of Holocaust survivors, exploring themes of identity, faith, and intergenerational trauma.
"Between My Father and the Old Fool: A Holocaust Memoir" by Maier Cahan, adapted by Yosef Neumark, delves into Cahan's personal Holocaust experiences and his internal struggle with faith, represented by the metaphorical Old Fool.
Hyam Plutzik, a renowned but relatively unknown poet, is celebrated in "Apples from Shinar" which has been reissued for the centennial of his birth.
Roman Vishniac, a versatile photographer, is the subject of the retrospective "Roman Vishniac Rediscovered" at the International Center of Photography.
In "Movies and Monotheism," the discussion centers on the tradition of Jewish Hollywood novels, highlighting works like Leon Zolotkoff's "From Vilna to Hollywood" that depict the struggles and moral dilemmas faced by Jewish characters seeking success in the film industry.
"Life After Baghdad: Memoirs of an Arab-Jew in Israel, 1950-2000" is a newly translated volume of memoirs by Sasson Somekh, an Iraqi-born Israeli scholar, continuing his story from "Baghdad, Yesterday."
Robert Whitehill-Bashan responds to Hillel Halkin's review, pointing out Halkin's oversight of his Hebrew poetry work spanning several decades, despite being acknowledged in Alan Mintz's book.
MetaMaus: A Look Inside a Modern Classic explores Art Spiegelman's journey from creating humorous Wacky Packages and underground comics to his seminal graphic novel "Maus," depicting the Holocaust with Jews as mice and Nazis as cats.
In a discussion of the intertwining of medicine and poetry in medieval times, various Jewish authors are highlighted for their poetic works relating to the human body and medical practice.
"Poets of the Tribe" by Alan Mintz delves into the realm of 20th-century American Hebrew poetry, shedding light on forgotten poets like Benjamin Silkiner and Shimon Ginzburg.
"On the Eve: The Jews of Europe Before the Second World War" by Bernard Wasserstein delves into the rich cultural and social tapestry of Eastern European Jewry in the years leading up to World War II.

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