JL;DR

Authors Joan Leegant and Maya Arad engage in a dialogue exploring the intersection of Israeli and American cultures through fiction, highlighting a growing literary trend of Israeli writers depicting life in the United States. This cross-cultural reflection delves into themes such as identity, belonging, and the evolving relationship between these two major Jewish centers. They discuss how fiction serves as a conduit for expressing the complexities and connections between American and Israeli experiences. This conversation is part of a special event celebrating the 2025 Moment Magazine-Karma Foundation Short Fiction Contest, highlighting notable works like Miryam Sivan's "Niagara Falls" and Harris Kauffman's "A Hot October Day."