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Talya Zax reflects on how a scene from Louisa May Alcott's lesser-known novel, "Eight Cousins," despite its Christian context, evokes the familial warmth and...

Eli Sharabi's memoir, "Hostage," has quickly achieved best-seller status in Israel and is now drawing international acclaim as a moving testament to his harr...

Tom Stoppard's play "Leopoldstadt" is notably influenced by the Jewish playwright Arthur Schnitzler, a significant figure in German-speaking theater from the...

Stephen Daniel Arnoff reflects on the profound influence that Philip Roth, a prolific Jewish-American novelist, had on his understanding of life, masculinity...

Reflecting on the 100th anniversary of Jewish Book Month, Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen, host of The Five Books podcast, shares insights into how Jewish literature c...

Tom Stoppard, a revered playwright renowned for his intellectual and dynamic plays, passed away at 88. His final work, "Leopoldstadt," ventured into his fami...

Tom Stoppard, the brilliant playwright who passed away at 88, was adored not only for his intellectual prowess but for creating art that infused audiences wi...

Mira Fox humorously draws parallels between the poetry attributed to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the biblical Song of Songs, highlighting the long-standing tra...

Vivian Gornick explores the nuances of domesticity and the symbolic presence of homes in literary narratives through her examination of Mayumi Inaba's memoir...

The article reviews a selection of new Jewish-themed books that traverse various genres and explore diverse narratives, from historical fiction to biography,...

At the 2025 National Book Awards, Omar El Akkad's "One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This" won the nonfiction prize with its critique of Wester...

In "Scrolls," Miryam Sivan captures a moment of sudden upheaval, detailing an intense and chaotic scene before and during a devastating explosion. The narrat...

Tehila Hakimi's novel "Hunting in America," translated by Joanna Chen, explores cultural dislocation through the lens of an Israeli woman's alienation in an ...

Amy Levy, a notable Victorian Jewish novelist and poet, is undergoing a reassessment with Cambridge University's acquisition of her personal archives. Known ...

Peter Beinart hosts a discussion with Nubar Hovsepian, a Professor Emeritus from Chapman University and author of "Edward Said: The Politics of an Opposition...

"The Last Dekrepitzer" by Howard Langer, winner of the National Jewish Book Awards Book Club prize, follows Rabbi Shmuel Meir Lichtbencher, the sole survivor...

Rivka Bennun Kay reflects on her enduring engagement with Israeli author Amos Oz's works, detailing her personal journey and evolving understanding through h...

Jewish children's picture books have seen a resurgence, offering a diverse range of stories that celebrate Jewish traditions, resilience, and multicultural e...

Ilana Kurshan explores the transformative experience of transitioning from picture books to chapter books with her son, drawing parallels between this shift ...

In "My Nemesis," Cindy Scarr humorously recounts her experiences with ChatGPT, likening it to a persistent nemesis from middle school. While acknowledging it...

Terese Svoboda's memoir, "Hitler and My Mother-in-Law," delves into the life and tales of her mother-in-law, Patricia Hartwell, a former US Office of War Inf...

John Irving's latest novel, "Queen Esther," intertwines themes of Jewish identity and outsider status. The book is partially a follow-up to Irving's earlier ...

John Irving's latest novel, "Queen Esther," explores Jewish history and identity through its protagonist, Esther Nacht, an orphan from Vienna who immigrates ...

Rivka Bennun Kay's curation from "I Read This Over Shabbos" offers an eclectic list of 13 books to dive into this autumn. Reflecting the diverse interests of...

Randi O'Connor presents a curated selection of Jewish literature for November and December 2025 in Hadassah Magazine. This guide highlights recent publicatio...

Maurice Sendak, the renowned illustrator and author of children's literature, is celebrated for his daring approach to storytelling, revealing childhood anxi...

The adventures of Max Spitzkopf, the Yiddish-speaking detective from early 20th-century Austria-Hungary, offer a glimpse into a unique chapter of Jewish cult...

Jewish authors have faced increasing boycotts and bias in the literary world, often linked to perceptions of their political positions on Israel. In response...

After Sukkot in Israel, known as acharei hachagim, life resumes its routine, shedding the festive chaos for the calming consistency of daily patterns. To eas...

Historian Steven J. Zipperstein's new biography, 'Philip Roth: Stung by Life,' seeks to revisit Philip Roth's complex legacy and encourage a fresh look at hi...

Katherine Janus Kahn, renowned for her vibrant illustrations in the beloved Sammy Spider series, passed away at 83, leaving a lasting impact on Jewish childr...

In this evocative narrative set in the Biblical city of refuge, Ramos, Cindy Scarr explores themes of guilt, survival, and community in times of tension and ...

"Boom and Chains," a novel by Hanan Ayalti, highlights the complexities of Mandate-era Palestine through the lens of Jewish, Arab, and socialist interactions...

David Mikics explores how Thomas Mann's "The Magic Mountain," published in 1924, remains a vital literary exploration of life, death, and intellectual discou...

Miriam Udel's new book explores how Yiddish children's literature evolved from a late 19th-century endeavor to a post-Holocaust movement, weaving themes of s...

Jewish engagement with the Torah isn't limited to the religiously observant; even secular Jews find value in the weekly Torah portion, or 'parshe.' Yiddish s...

Kyle Lukoff's novel, "A World Worth Saving," is a National Book Awards finalist in the Young People's Literature category. Targeted at middle-grade readers, ...

László Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian novelist celebrated for his complex, apocalyptic prose, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. This honor highligh...

Laszlo Krasznahorkai, a renowned Hungarian author whose works embody existential bleakness and stylistic innovation, has won the Nobel Prize for Literature. ...

Jennifer Gilmore provides an analysis of Woody Allen's debut novel, "What's with Baum?", against the backdrop of Allen's controversial personal history. Gilm...

Steven J. Zipperstein's biography, "Philip Roth: Stung By Life," focuses on Roth's intellectual and artistic development, distinguishing itself from other bi...

Readers of Hadassah Magazine provide a variety of responses to the July/August 2025 issue, highlighting the importance of continuing to buy and engage with J...

Poet and scholar Ber Kotlerman, known for his expertise in Yiddish literature, confronts the emotional aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attacks through two p...

Yiddish poet and scholar Ber Kotlerman reflects on the tragic events of October 7, 2023, in Israel through two poignant poems translated into English by Jess...

Set in ancient Mesopotamia, "The Little One" by Tzvi tells the story of Taf, a unique individual born to a stone carver in the city of Ur alongside his twin ...

Maurice Sendak's beloved children's book, "Where the Wild Things Are," features monsters inspired by his Jewish aunts and uncles. Although the creatures were...

This article provides an overview of notable new Jewish literature available in the fall, highlighting themes of holiness, resilience, and courage. Featured ...

Ronit Mazovskiy's exploration of Mihail Sebastian's novel, 'For Two Thousand Years,' sheds light on the complex identity struggles of Bucharest's Jewish inte...

Jesse Tisch's article reflects on the enduring impact of writers' archives, filled with personal letters, drafts, and memorabilia that offer insights into th...

The story "Dobiszs Sword" by S.Y. Agnon, recently translated into English, is a tale interweaving legend and historical elements of Polish Jewry, showcasing ...