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Rivka Bennun Kay provides a curated list of twelve books that serve as ideal companions for personal growth during the summer. These selections range from cl...

In this conversation hosted by Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen with Naomi Firestone-Teeter and Lauren Wein, the trio explores the current state of American Jewish lite...

Fran Fabriczki's debut novel "Porcupines" uses the metaphor of a porcupine's quills to explore themes of intimacy, identity, and displacement within a Jewish...

In the sprawling literary endeavor, "Joseph and His Brothers," Thomas Mann reimagines the Genesis tale of Joseph, intertwining Hebraic tradition with myriad ...

"For the Love of a Woman," directed by Italian filmmaker Guido Chiesa and adapted by Nicoletta Micheli, is a new film adaptation of Meir Shalev's novel "For ...

Centered around the intertwined lives of Holocaust survivor Ruth Pearl and her daughter Stephanie, "Spinning at the Edges" by Elizabeth Poliner explores them...

Alexander Maksik's piece titled "Bank of America" paints a vivid picture of Mrs. Rifkin's encounter with two young men in a domestic setting. Through detaile...

The article explores the intersection of summer leisure and Jewish reflection through reading. Rivka Bennun Kay and members of the 18Forty team share their s...

Akiva Schick reviews "Night Night Fawn" by Jordy Rosenberg, noting the novel's recurrent theme of Jewish mothers and their complex relationships with their s...

The 2026 J. I. Segal Award for Yiddish literature has opened its call for submissions, offering a $1,000 prize. The competition invites authors to submit wor...

Renowned author Jane Yolen, who recently passed away at 87, leaves behind a rich legacy in children's literature, most famously through her young adult novel...

Jane Yolen, the acclaimed author behind over 400 children's books including "The Devil's Arithmetic," has passed away at age 87. Although not raised in a Jew...

In this intriguing exploration, Marco Roth delves into the forgotten memoir of Eliezer Kamenezky, a Jewish wanderer whose global odyssey in the early 20th ce...

Gabriel Moked, a pivotal figure in Israeli literature, is remembered not just for his editorial prowess and philosophical contributions but for his integrity...

Harry Stein recounts a surprising moment at New Times magazine in 1974, when fellow editor Tom Moore abruptly announced he was leaving the publication. Altho...

Philip Roth's novel "American Pastoral" examines the complexities of Jewish identity through its protagonist, Seymour 'Swede' Levov, a well-assimilated Ameri...

Paul Celan, a Holocaust survivor celebrated for his poem "Deathfugue," is the subject of Anna Arno's biography "Paul Celan: A Life," which delves into his co...

David Baerwald's debut novel, "The Fire Agent," is a sprawling narrative that seamlessly blends fiction with real historical events and figures, drawing from...

Celebrating Allen Ginsberg's centennial, this piece revisits "Burlington Snow," a poem he wrote in 1986 about Bernie Sanders, reflecting on the intersection ...

The Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature announced its four finalists for 2026, showcasing a diversity of narratives that contribute insight into Jewish his...

Rabbi Yitzchak Etshalom's book, "Amos: The Genius of Prophetic Rhetoric," provides an in-depth analysis of the Book of Amos, emphasizing the prophet's litera...

Bonnie Friedman delves deeply into her personal journey of intellectual and physical self-discovery in her reflective piece. Attending The Bronx High School ...

Nikki's book takes readers on a journey exploring the extraordinary lives of seemingly ordinary people through the lens of Jewish experiences and values. The...

Lauren Hakimi explores the deep-seated cultural and familial expectations surrounding intermarriage through the lens of Bapsi Sidhwa's novel 'An American Bra...

Author Nikki Goldstein is featured for her captivating storytelling within the literary world. Known for weaving rich narratives that resonate with readers, ...

Benjamin Balint explores how three German Jewish writers—Franz Kafka, Martin Buber, and Paul Celan—each engage with mountains as a metaphor for dialogue and ...

To kick off summer, Jewish Insider presents a curated reading list reflecting on Jewish history, culture, and contemporary issues. It includes newly released...

A selection of new Jewish novels and novellas offers a range of intriguing narratives, from Nora Gold’s “Doubles,” featuring the story of a perceptive young ...

Leigh Stein's latest novel, "If You're Seeing This, It's Meant for You," explores the intricate dynamics of internet culture through a Gothic mystery narrati...

In "Late Blossoms" by Merav Fima, a collection of ten linked short stories intricately explores Jerusalem through imagined interactions between pivotal femal...

Robert Zaretsky explores how Samuel Beckett's iconic play "Waiting for Godot" reflects the Jewish experience through its themes of waiting, desolation, and r...

Shai Secunda explores the enduring poetic fascination with Jerusalem through a review of Rachel Tzvia Back's anthology "This Longing City: Modern Hebrew Poem...

Sara Miriam Gross's book, "Invisible Tribe: Stories of Strength and Encouragement for Children Coping With the Loss of a Parent," provides a collection of na...

Adam Hummel's guest essay reflects on "When We See You Again," a profound book by Rachel Goldberg-Polin, exploring her grief over her son Hersh's tragic deat...

Abraham Socher critiques Random House's omission of specific terms like "Israel," "Gaza," "Hamas," and "Jew" from the book description of Rachel Goldberg-Pol...

Jessica Brilliant Keener's novel "Evening Begins the Day" intricately weaves the stories of two Jewish families, the Cohens and the Meyers, confronted with p...

Bestselling author Rebecca R.F. Kuang is facing backlash after an advance copy of her upcoming novel, "Taipei Story," identified a minor character as Israeli...

Rivka Bennun Kay offers a curated list of books to read in the spring, each catering to different moods and interests. She reflects on her personal connectio...

Altneuland, a pioneering Hebrew publishing house established by Dory Manor and Moshe Sakal in Berlin, seeks to create a global platform for Hebrew literature...

The May/June 2026 edition of the Guide to Jewish Literature in Hadassah Magazine offers an insightful overview of recent publications in Jewish writing. It h...

Nathaniel Popkin's novel, "Partly Strong, Partly Broken," revolves around Rabbi Adinah Feld as she navigates multiple crises in her New Jersey synagogue. Upo...

Akiva Schick discusses the vibrant and complex depiction of Jewish life in Allegra Goodman's novel "This Is Not About Us," which reassures that Jewish litera...

Authors Joan Leegant and Maya Arad engage in a dialogue exploring the intersection of Israeli and American cultures through fiction, highlighting a growing l...

Newly uncovered letters from 1951 reveal that J.D. Salinger, known for his reclusiveness, requested the removal of references to his Jewish heritage from the...

Saul Rubinek's latest book, "All In The Telling: A Somewhat True Story," intertwines memoir, Holocaust history, and fiction, shedding light on his family's h...

Harris Kauffman, the 2025 second-place winner of the Moment Magazine-Karma Foundation Short Fiction Contest, sat down with editor Sarah Breger to discuss his...

Miryam Sivan, an accomplished writer, has won the prestigious 2025 Moment Magazine-Karma Foundation Short Fiction Contest with her story “Niagara Falls.” In ...

Henry James' 1881 novel *The Portrait of a Lady* is celebrated as his most beloved work, offering a complex narrative that delves into the life of an intrigu...

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...