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The article explores the complex relationship between the famous Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes and Jewish themes, set against the backdrop of 17th-centu...

Peter Beinart's book, "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning," has been awarded the 2026 PEN America Literary Award for nonfiction. Known f...

Alix Rosenfeld's poem "Supernova," featured on Lilith Online, uses evocative metaphors to address themes of violence against women and the destruction of the...

Rachel Goldberg-Polin's new book, "When We See You Again," captures the universal experience of grief through a deeply personal lens — the tragic loss of her...

Matti Friedman reflects on the emergence of a new Western literary genre centered around Gaza, which he terms 'Gazology.' During a visit to the U.S., Friedma...

Robin Rosen Chang's poem "Adam," as discussed by poetry editor Alicia Ostriker, offers a fresh and humorous take on the well-trodden myth of Adam and Eve. By...

"The Words They Left Behind" by Racheli Palant-Rozen explores the poignant project behind "If You're Reading These Words," a book compiling the last letters ...

This piece paints a vivid portrait of an old poet named Isaac Fried, a figure reminiscent of an ancient deity who embodies wisdom and calm through the lines ...

Menachem Rosensaft explores the intersection of poetry and suffering in relation to the Holocaust through his work, "Burning Psalms: Confronting Adonai after...

The article explores Françios Ozon's film adaptation of Albert Camus' novel "The Stranger," focusing on its cinematic interpretations and deviations. Ozon's ...

With antisemitism increasingly prevalent in educational settings, Rachel Steinhardt emphasizes the importance of preparing Jewish children through literature...

In an open letter, 42 Jewish authors have criticized the Jewish Book Council (JBC) for an alleged bias towards promoting Israeli and Zionist voices, which th...

Freida McFadden, a best-selling author known for her thriller novels, recently revealed her true identity as Sara Cohen in an interview with USA Today. The r...

Judy Batalion's debut novel, "The Last Woman of Warsaw," set in pre-World War II Warsaw, delves into the friendship between two Jewish women amidst a vibrant...

Ben Lerner's latest novel, "Transcription," explores themes of loss, identity, and memory through a narrative about a writer returning to his alma mater, Bro...

Friedrich Torberg's 1943 novel, "Mein ist die Rache" or "Vengeance is Mine," envisioned the horrors of the Holocaust even as it unfolded. Torberg, an Austria...

Howard Jacobson, often referred to as the 'British Philip Roth,' presents his latest novel, "Howl," as a deeply personal and satirical exploration of the cha...

Isaac Babel's use of the word "Paskha," which can denote both Passover and Easter, in his Odessan stories often leads to translation challenges. Val Vinokur'...

Facing a unique Pesach amid global uncertainty and persisting antisemitism, Rivka Bennun Kay highlights the grounding power of books in her reading recommend...

Exploring Jewish identity through the lens of American Jewish literature illuminates the diverse understandings of what it means to be Jewish in different cu...

Brian Cullman's essay collection, "How to Prepare for the Past: Travels in Music and Time," offers vivid and precise depictions of mid-20th-century New York ...

Dunash ben Labrat was a significant medieval Jewish poet and scholar, often associated with pioneering the integration of Arabic poetic forms into Hebrew poe...

Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the National Jewish Book Awards highlights a diverse array of literature in 2025, as revisited by Hadassah Magazine. Notewo...

Jesse Tisch explores John Updike's engagement with Jewish identity and literature, primarily through his creation of the fictional character Henry Bech, a Je...

Frances Wilson's biographical examination of Muriel Spark presents a complex portrait of the enigmatic writer, highlighting her contradictory spiritual ident...

With Passover themes of welcoming and freedom, a new collection of children's books for the 2026 holiday season draws on familiar narratives with fresh persp...

Yishay Ishi Ron's novel "Dog," translated by Yardenne Greenspan, is a poignant exploration of trauma, addiction, and the search for redemption set against th...

This piece contrasts the literary legacies of two New Jersey-born American Jewish writers, Philip Roth and Judy Blume. While Roth is often celebrated as a se...

Adam Lehrer reflects on his first encounter with Bret Easton Ellis's novel "Less Than Zero," discovered unexpectedly at a Borders bookstore during his youth....

David Samuels' piece examines the impact of 'The Great Gatsby' and 'The Sun Also Rises,' both published within a year of each other, and their lasting influe...

The review by Chesky Kopel delves into the inaugural collections of three American Jewish poets, reflecting the turbulent early 2020s. Tikva Hecht's collecti...

Lore Segal, a revered Jewish storyteller who passed away in 2024 at age 96, is celebrated for her incisive and minimalist literary style in the posthumous co...

Barbara Stark Nemon's historical novel "Isabela's Way" imagines an underground railroad-like network for Jews and New Christians escaping the Portuguese Inqu...

Robert Browning, the eminent Victorian poet, intriguingly chose to title one of his notable works "Rabbi Ben Ezra," casting the medieval Jewish philosopher A...

Exploring Yiddish culture and Jewish perseverance, this article presents a compilation of memoirs and books by Hadassah members. Highlights include Uri Bar-L...

Sandee Brawarsky reviews a selection of notable Jewish-themed books set for release in Spring 2026. "Broken Chocolate" by Rachel Miranda explores a Jewish fa...

Aggadot HaRav, a new volume edited by Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman and translated by Rabbi Shaul Hutner, presents Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's lectures on Aggadah ...

Howard Jacobson, renowned British novelist known for his acerbic wit and explorations of Jewish identity, meets with journalist Dominic Green in a London caf...

In light of its latest Broadway revival starring Nathan Lane, Arthur Miller's iconic play "Death of a Salesman" continues to spark debate over the Jewish ide...

In this engaging first installment of the series "Who Knows Nine?" by Cindy Scarr, we meet Rosen, who is experiencing a mysterious pattern of headaches every...

Isaac Babel's short story, "Di Grasso," captures the evocative atmosphere of early 20th-century Odessa through the eyes of a young theater ticket scalper. As...

Randi O'Connor presents a curated selection of thought-provoking Jewish literature for the months of March and April 2026, spotlighting contemporary works th...

Isaac Asimov's "Foundation" trilogy, though not overtly Jewish, can be viewed as a "Jewish masterpiece" due to its themes resonating with Jewish intellectual...

Marco Roth reflects on the concept of exile and its impact on personal identity, using Erich Auerbach's "Mimesis" as a point of departure. Auerbach wrote his...

Amidst a resurgence of interest in Yiddish literature, Israeli author Shiri Shapira offers a collection of short stories titled "Di Tsukunft" (The Future), e...

The 18Forty team shares their diverse reading selections for the month of Adar, aligning with the themes of Purim such as faith, courage, and hiddenness. The...

A new collection of short stories has emerged, bringing attention to the overlooked Soviet Jewish literature written after World War II. These stories, trans...

The article discusses the controversy surrounding a popular romance novelist, Abby Jimenez, who rehired Zachary Webber to narrate her audiobook despite his p...

Rachel Tzvia Back, in conversation with Moment Editor Sarah Breger, delves into her memoir "The Dark-Robed Mother," providing a candid reflection on the inte...

Eli Sharabi's memoir, "Hostage," detailing his harrowing abduction by Hamas and subsequent release, has won Book of the Year at the National Jewish Book Awar...