Literature

0 Culture Literature

Etgar Keret in Tablet · 22 Nov 2011

The author recounts a family trip to Disneyland Paris with humorous anecdotes and reflections.

0 Literature History

Forward · 15 Nov 2011

Vasily Grossman's work, especially his 900-page novel "Life and Fate," remains relevant due to its significance as both literature and a historical account of Stalinist Russia.

0 Literature History

Imaginary Homeland

Etgar Keret in Tablet · 28 Oct 2011

Etgar Keret shares his journey of imagining and visiting his mother's homeland of Poland, where she grew up in Warsaw and survived the Holocaust.

0 Literature Culture

Counterlife

Alice Gregory in Tablet · 19 Sep 2011

The text discusses the author's upbringing in a wealthy, secular California community with little connection to Jewish identity, but a strong attraction to Jewish literature featuring characters grappling with Jewishness.

0 Literature Culture

How the Other Half Lives

Marc Tracy in Tablet · 19 Sep 2011

In a departure from the usual Jewish-centric content, Alice Gregory, a non-Jewish writer, shares her perspective on New York Jews in Tablet Magazine.

0 Literature Communities

Diras Arai

Jewish Action · 16 Sep 2011

Yossi Huttler reflects on the concept of Diras Arai, the temporary dwelling, in Jewish tradition.

0 Literature Ethics

Two Strikes

Shalom Auslander in Tablet · 4 Aug 2011

In the provocative essay "Two Strikes," Shalom Auslander proposes a hypothetical constitutional amendment allowing each adult in the United States to commit two murders in their lifetime without legal repercussions.

0 Literature History

Homecoming

Kenneth Sherman in Tablet · 13 Jul 2011

"One Foot in America" by Yuri Suhl, a recently reissued immigrant novel, portrays the journey of Sol Kenner, an optimistic and determined immigrant navigating his way through 1920s America.

0 Literature Politics

Politics and Poetry

Stephen Marche in Tablet · 26 May 2011

Stephen Marche explores the multifaceted political influence of William Shakespeare's works, which have historically served diverse ideological positions.

0 Literature Education

Taste Test

Marjorie Ingall in Tablet · 3 May 2011

The article explores the idea of how one's favorite Jewish children's book reflects aspects of their personality.

0 Holidays Literature

Paschal Lampoon

Eddy Portnoy in Tablet · 14 Apr 2011

From the 13th century onwards, a Jewish comedic tradition emerged of creating parodies of the Passover haggadah, intensifying in the 19th century with the rise of mock haggadot that satirized various aspects of Jewish life.

0 Literature Television/Film

Judy Blume: Still Awesome

Stephanie Butnick in Tablet · 31 Mar 2011

Judy Blume, renowned for pioneering young adult fiction, shares her perspective on writing from both her adult and childlike self.

0 Literature History

Rooted

Adam Kirsch in Tablet · 29 Mar 2011

Jacqueline Osherow's poetry collection "Whitethorn" explores themes of aging, disappointment, Jewish identity, and spirituality.

0 Literature History

The Pugilist

Ruth R. Wisse in Tablet · 9 Mar 2011

The text discusses the relationship between the author and Norman Podhoretz, the editor of Commentary magazine, focusing on Podhoretz's controversial views on race, Judaism, and the coverage of the trial of Adolf Eichmann by Hannah Arendt.

0 Literature History

The Socialist

Ruth R. Wisse in Tablet · 8 Mar 2011

The text discusses the author's relationship with Irving Howe and their collaboration on Yiddish literature projects.

0 Literature History

The Novelist

Ruth R. Wisse in Tablet · 7 Mar 2011

Saul Bellow, a renowned novelist, left a profound message indicating the end of war before his passing in 2005.

0 Culture Literature

The Fires Next Time

Shalom Auslander in Tablet · 3 Mar 2011

Shalom Auslander explores various humorous hypothetical uprisings in his piece "The Fires Next Time."

0 Literature

High Anxiety

Shalom Auslander in Tablet · 3 Feb 2011

In this humorous yet insightful piece, a writer grapples with self-doubt and anxiety about his writing skills.

0 Literature Culture

Excuses, Excuses

Shalom Auslander in Tablet · 6 Jan 2011

In "Excuses, Excuses," Shalom Auslander humorously portrays the busy and distracted life of a fictional editor who consistently avoids reading the manuscript sent by the author.

0 Literature Holocaust

Croak and Dagger

Shalom Auslander in Tablet · 2 Dec 2010

The text is a satirical and darkly humorous depiction of various daily scenarios with a Jewish twist.

0 Literature Art

I Had a Dream

Shalom Auslander in Tablet · 4 Nov 2010

The text delves into the concept of genius and inspiration through dreams, citing examples like the creation of music, writing, and poetry by famous figures like Handel, Wagner, and Goethe arising from their dreams.

0 Literature Israel

Pen Pal

Jonathan Wilson in Tablet · 2 Nov 2010

Saul Bellow's letters, showcased in the collection "Saul Bellow: Letters," offer insights into the famed writer's views and relationships throughout his life.

0 Literature Jewish Law

Counter-Revelations

Adam Kirsch in Tablet · 19 Oct 2010

Robert Alter's translation of the Hebrew Bible into English aims to provide a more accurate and forceful version of the text, with a focus on the Wisdom Books - Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes.

0 Literature Politics

Nobel Soul

Ilan Stavans in Tablet · 13 Oct 2010

Mario Vargas Llosa, the Peruvian Nobel laureate in Literature known for his sprawling novels and essays reflecting on Latin American life, has shown a deep interest in Jewish themes, particularly exploring the concept of liberty and the role of minorities in society.

0 Literature Sports

Smash

Howard Jacobson in Tablet · 11 Oct 2010

Howard Jacobson, a former table tennis player and acclaimed author, drew inspiration from his experiences in Manchester's Jewish community for his novel "The Mighty Walzer."

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