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The text delves into the narrator's reflections on aging, parenthood, and self-awareness, inspired by Nora Ephron's sentiments about getting older. The narra...

Delmore Schwartz, a prominent Jewish writer associated with the New York intellectuals, made a significant impact with his short story "In Dreams Begin Respo...

Lihi Lapid, Israel's former First Lady and a successful writer, discusses her foray into politics, highlighting the caution required in choosing words carefu...

A new musical titled "Go!" brings a fresh perspective to the story of Moses and the Exodus, focusing on his complexities as a character and the challenges he...

In a commentary drawing parallels between President Joe Biden and the biblical figure Jonah, Emily Tamkin highlights the importance of prioritizing democracy...

"The Guide to the Perplexed" by Moses Maimonides has long been shrouded in mystery and controversy within Jewish circles. Lenn E. Goodman's recent works, a n...

In "Long Island Compromise" by Taffy Brodesser-Akner, the story focuses on the Fletcher family, a wealthy Jewish American family in a fictional Long Island s...

In Taffy Brodesser-Akner's novel "Long Island Compromise," a multi-generational Jewish family grapples with the aftermath of trauma, notably a kidnapping tha...

Shalom Auslander discusses his new book "Feh" as an optimistic narrative attempting to rewrite the traditional negative story told about humanity for thousan...

Arnold J. Band, a revered figure in Hebrew and Jewish literary studies, passed away at 94. He was a distinguished professor at UCLA for over 50 years, instru...

"The Lost World of The Shochet" explores the memoir "Der Shochet" by Pinkhes-Dov Goldenshteyn, offering a glimpse into 19th-century Ukraine and Crimea throug...

Comedian Moshe Kasher's memoir, "Kasher in the Rye," was banned by a Texas school district, alongside many other titles, sparking a discussion on book bans a...

Raja Khouri and Jeffrey Wilkinson co-authored the book "The Wall Between: What Jews and Palestinians Don't Want to Know About Each Other." They engage in dia...

The text discusses a personal experience at a Jewish bakery in Montreal where the best rugelach was tasted, inspiring the author to share a similar recipe. T...

Joan Nathan's latest book, "My Life in Recipes: Food, Family, and Memories," delves into her personal story intertwined with diverse recipes from her culinar...

The post discusses the Guide to Jewish Literature for July/August 2024, featured in Hadassah Magazine, indicating a focus on Jewish literary works within tha...

An interfaith couple navigates raising their young daughter with a blend of Jewish and Christian traditions, particularly focusing on the influence of humor ...

Commentary Magazine writers discuss their favorite biographies, offering insights into the lives of Churchill, Truman, Tolstoy, Dickens, and more. They engag...

Chana Weisberg shares incredible Jewish stories of ordinary people with extraordinary experiences in the "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories" YouTube vid...

The poem reflects on the act of stirring chicken soup while contemplating the story of Abraham buying Sarah's burial place. It delves into themes of love, lo...

This summer, several Jewish-themed books are being recommended for reading. Titles include "Behind Every Good Man" by Sara Goodman Confino, a novel set in th...

Rabbi Jeffrey Saks discusses the literary genius of S.Y. Agnon, his significant role in the revival of modern Hebrew literature, and his intertextual engagem...

Alexander Baron, a Jewish war novelist born Joseph Alexander Bernstein, gained acclaim for his war trilogy, notably "From the City, From the Plough," which r...

Robert Rotenberg's latest novel, 'What We Buried,' blends historical fiction with contemporary themes, highlighting a long-overlooked Nazi massacre in Italy ...

Author Robert Rotenberg discusses his latest crime novel, 'What We Buried,' which delves into a Nazi massacre in Italy during World War II and its contempora...

Author Jean Meltzer explains how Jewish romance novels are a celebration of Jewish joy, offering narratives that counteract traditional Jewish stories of vic...

The 92nd Street Y has digitized over 400 historical lectures from the last 75 years, which are now accessible for free on their website thanks to a grant fro...

Despite the prevalent discussions around antisemitism, the world of entertainment provides some respite for Jewish audiences with a variety of upcoming event...

Canadian author Danila Botha discusses her latest book, "Things That Cause Inappropriate Happiness," featuring Jewish stories that challenge traditional Orth...

Danila Botha discusses her new book, "Things That Cause Inappropriate Happiness," which explores diverse Jewish identities and challenges traditional narrati...

Matti Friedman delves into Benjamin Netanyahu's reticence with Israeli journalists amid Hamas' war, prompting an examination of Netanyahu's autobiography, "B...

Fran Lebowitz, known for her witty and critical writing, playfully mocks her readers in her essays, particularly in "Metropolitan Life" and "Social Studies,"...

"Displaced Persons" by Joan Leegant is a collection of poignant stories focusing on characters struggling with afflictions, trauma, and a search for stabilit...

"Treasure" is a film directed by Julia von Heinz that delves into second-generation Holocaust trauma through the story of a father-daughter trip to Poland. I...

Shaina Taub, creator of the musical "Suffs," recently quoted Rabbi Tarfon's famous Talmudic wisdom "You are not obliged to finish the work, but neither are y...

"Being Rina: The Collected Writings of Rina Wolfson" provides a deep insight into the life and experiences of British Jewish woman Rina Wolfson from 1972 to ...

Palestinian-American poet Fady Joudah discusses the geopolitical and cultural constraints placed on Palestinian narratives within Western frameworks, focusin...

The YouTube video titled "In Search of Moses' Trumpets | Parshah Rabbit Hole Ep. 36 (Behaalosecha)" delves into the topic of a pair of Trumpets that belonged...

An upcoming online conference titled "Yiddish and the Holocaust: New Approaches" seeks to emphasize the importance of incorporating Yiddish language and cult...

The author reflects on the disappointment of her cookbook, "Portico," not winning a James Beard Media Award despite high hopes and extensive efforts. She dra...

In Salman Rushdie's "Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder," he reflects on his experience of being stabbed during a talk in Buffalo and the subsequen...

Menachem Weinreb, creative director at Mishpacha since 2009, combines art and spirituality, often engrossed in Kabbalah texts with chocolate nearby. He value...

Aaron Zeitlin delves into his father Hillel Zeitlin's philosophical and theological perspectives on Jewish history, emphasizing the unique national identity ...

In "1974: A Personal History" by Francine Prose, the author reflects on her brief, intense relationship with antiwar activist Tony Russo in the 1970s, set ag...

Shaina Taub, who won two Tony Awards for her work on the musical "Suffs," referenced the Talmud during her acceptance speech by quoting Ethics of the Fathers...

Israeli writer Etgar Keret explores interactions with AI, where he discovers the AI believes he has written several non-existent books about strange and intr...

Frieda Johles Forman, a pioneering feminist in Jewish studies and literature, passed away at 87. She rediscovered and translated Yiddish women writers, culmi...

"Second Chances: Shakespeare & Freud" by Stephen Greenblatt and Adam Phillips delves into the theme of second chances in life through the lens of literature ...

Stephen Fry and Lena Dunham collaborated on the film "Treasure," based on Lily Bretts book "Too Many Men." The movie follows a father-daughter duo, played by...

The author expresses frustration with the trend of publishing books with titles like "The [Blank] of Auschwitz," which she finds commodifies the Holocaust an...