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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 ...

Steven J. Zipperstein's biography "Philip Roth: Stung by Life" provides a fresh and insightful exploration of the celebrated and controversial Jewish-America...

Ilana Kurshan's memoir, "Children of the Book: A Memoir of Reading Together," offers a unique look into family life through the lens of reading. Kurshan, an ...

The new translation of Chaim Grade's novel "Sons and Daughters" by Rose Waldman offers a vivid exploration of a rabbinical family in a shtetl facing dissolut...

Dan Brown's latest novel, "The Secret of Secrets," ventures into Jewish mythology with the enigmatic Golem of Prague but lacks depth in its portrayal of Jewi...

Fall is the perfect time to explore a list of Jewish comfort reads curated to uplift and perhaps deepen one's connection to Jewish culture and spirituality, ...

Cary Gitter's debut novel, "Cammy Sitting Shiva," explores the nuanced and individualistic process of grieving through its protagonist, Cammy Adler. Although...

Joan Leegant, an acclaimed author and two-time winner of The Moment Magazine-Karma Foundation Short Fiction Contest, shares insights into her writing process...

Etgar Keret's new collection, "Autocorrect," offers a series of surreal and speculative short stories that explore themes of human loneliness and the bizarre...

Jennifer Moses' short story collection, "You've Told Me Before," explores intricate Jewish worlds filled with relational conflicts, ranging from infidelity t...

Yishai Sarid's dystopian novel, "The Third Temple," offers a grim vision of an authoritarian Israel governed by a corrupt monarchy and religious fanatics, dr...

Sam Sussman's novel, "Boy from the North Country," mixes fiction and potential autobiography as it navigates a mother-son relationship amid rumors of being t...

In a Yiddish-language discussion hosted by the Forverts, the focus is on the renowned Israeli writer Etgar Keret, known for his unique storytelling style. Ke...

Avrum Burg, former Knesset speaker, explores the intersection of Jewish tradition and modern political activism by challenging the violence in Gaza through r...

Dorit Rabinyan’s story follows Joe, a grad student who inherits a collection of stamps, coins, and other items from a distant uncle in Israel. Initially dism...

"Reviews in Brief Fall 2025" features evaluations of three notable Jewish scholarly works. Rabbi Dr. Zvi Ron’s "Jewish Customs: Exploring Common and Uncommon...

In "The Third Temple," Yishai Sarid presents a dystopian vision where Israel, under a quasi-Messianic monarchy, is governed by Torah law while surrounded by ...

Azariah da Rossi was a pivotal 16th-century Jewish intellectual whose experiences during the earthquake of 1570 in Italy prompted him to write the influentia...