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Modan Publishing House released the first international edition of "Who Is Taylor Swift?" in Hebrew, cementing Taylor Swift's status as a global superstar. S...

"Kafka," a limited series now streaming on ChaiFlicks, offers a fresh and deeply Jewish perspective on writer Franz Kafka, exploring his Jewish identity, rel...

Zilka Joseph reflects on the rich history of the Bene Israel community in India through her poetry, exploring cultural traditions and personal stories that c...

The Book of Ruth is often seen as a tale of loyalty and selflessness, focusing on Ruth's dedication to her mother-in-law Naomi and the eventual lineage of Ki...

The text discusses the Mishnah tractate Bikkurim, focusing on Chapter 3's visual description of the Shavuot procession and the communal journey to the Temple...

The text delves into the works of Fyodor Dostoevsky and Stanislaw Ignacy Witkiewicz, comparing their portrayals of societal collapse and ideological tyranny....

Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games series, is releasing a prequel in 2025 that some readers speculate could be a commentary on the Israel-Hamas conf...

The artistic director at the Arlekin Players Theatre company in Massachusetts is directing a modernized adaptation of the century-old Jewish play "The Dybbuk...

The text discusses the controversy surrounding a spreadsheet titled "is your fav author a zionist?" which categorizes authors as pro-Israel/Zionist or pro-Pa...

A new television miniseries, titled Kafka, offers a multifaceted portrayal of Franz Kafka, highlighting various aspects of his life and relationships, blendi...

The article discusses the increasing appearance of Hebrew in English-language books, highlighting works such as "Unalone" by Jessica Jacobs, "The Safekeep" b...

The article discusses how the Dallas Mavericks' jerseys in the NBA playoffs have drawn comparisons to the graphic novel "Maus" by Art Spiegelman due to a vis...

Lindsay Posner's new production of Arthur Miller's "A View From the Bridge" features Dominic West as Eddie Carbone and Kate Fleetwood as Beatrice, with stron...

The exhibition "Kafka: Making of an Icon" at the Bodleian Library commemorates the 100th anniversary of Franz Kafka's death by showcasing his literary notebo...

The Free Press ran a series called The Prophets focusing on influential thinkers; readers were asked for additional suggestions. Notable figures included phi...

June 2024 brings a diverse array of Jewish-themed TV shows: "Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial" on Netflix delves into Hitler's rise and fall while drawing...

Renowned Jewish culinary figure Joan Nathan, author of the memoir "My Life in Recipes: Food, Family, and Memories," will be interviewed by Hadassah Magazine'...

The post discusses a list of 10 Jewish LGBTQ+ kids books recommended for reading during Pride Month, emphasizing the importance of diverse representation in ...

Hadassah Magazine achieved significant success at the 2024 Rockower Awards, receiving eight awards from the American Jewish Press Association for their work ...

Hans and Margret Rey, the Jewish creators of Curious George, had a dramatic escape from the Nazis during World War II. Born in Germany, the Reys fled to Braz...

This recipe is for a vegan chocolate spread cheesecake that is simple to make with few ingredients and is a popular dessert choice. The recipe includes vegan...

Haim Gouri's poem "I Live at This Time in an Old Book" reflects on living in an old country intertwined with Jewish history, exploring themes of old age, hop...

The Beinart Notebook is a reader-supported publication that offers readers the opportunity to support the work through subscriptions. Readers are encouraged ...

The article discusses the author's evolving perspective on attending weddings and celebrations, particularly focusing on the Jewish tradition of rejoicing wi...

These nut-free tahini and apricot granola bars are a delicious and nutritious snack packed with sesame and sunflower seeds. The combination of tahini and swe...

"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" introduces biblical symbolism in its narrative, drawing parallels to the story of the Garden of Eden as it follows Furiosa's journe...

Zilka Joseph, an Indian Jewish poet, explores themes of memory, belonging, and her community's history in her poetry collection, focusing on the Bene Israel ...

"Faggots" by Larry Kramer is a satirical novel set in the pre-AIDS gay scene in New York and delves into the lives of characters like Abe Bronstein and Fred ...

Hadassah is hosting a special One Book, One Hadassah event featuring Israeli author Talia Carner discussing her book "The Boy with the Star Tattoo" at their ...

"Goyhood" is Reuven Fenton's debut novel following the lives of twin brothers David and Marty Belkin from adolescence in New Moab, Georgia to middle age, whe...

After a reclusive man's passing, his meticulously emptied apartment stirs curiosity among neighbors. A stranger arrives, inheritor of the apartment, haunted ...

"Sufferance" by Charles Pallister is a thought-provoking novel that challenges simplistic narratives about the Holocaust. The story revolves around a nameles...

Dave Malloy's bold, innovative musical "Three Houses" presented at Signature Theatre explores lockdown-era isolation through a unique interpretation of The T...

Toby Lloyd, an atheist, wrote his novel "Fervor" about the Rosenthal family, a religious Jewish family, drawing from his own experiences and interactions wit...

Malka Simkovich reviewed Yonatan Adler's book "The Origins of Judaism: An Archeological-Historical Reappraisal" in which Adler argues that Judaism, as we cur...

On the 100th anniversary of Franz Kafka's death, new translations of his diaries by Ross Benjamin offer fresh perspectives on the iconic Jewish writer's life...

The article highlights several new Jewish books worth celebrating. "Lolita at Leonards of Great Neck and Other Stories" by Shira Dicker presents bold Jewish ...

"Replay: Past and Present" discusses Jordan Mechner's works, focusing on his 1997 game The Last Express featuring a Jewish character, Anna, and his graphic m...

In Chapter 5 of "Picture This," Yonah Rosen reflects on marriage advice given at a celebration and struggles with his meticulous time management being disrup...

"The Goddess of Warsaw" by Lisa Barr is a captivating work of historical fiction following the story of Lena Browning, a Hollywood star with a past as Bina B...

"The Scrolls of Deborah" by Esther Goldenberg is a feminist reimagining of biblical stories, focusing on matriarch Rebekah and her nursemaid Deborah. The nov...

An editor, as described by Joan Didion and Robert Gottlieb, plays a crucial yet ambiguous role in helping writers shape their ideas and achieve their goals. ...

The upcoming show "Kafka" on ChaiFlicks is a six-episode mini-series delving into the life of iconic Jewish author Franz Kafka. The series explores different...

Claire Messud's latest novel, "This Strange Eventful History," delves into a fictionalized account of her family's diaspora from Algeria to various corners o...

Jessica Cohen has risen to prominence as the most sought-after Hebrew-to-English translator of contemporary Israeli literature. Fluent in both languages, Coh...

The article discusses 17 Jewish Regency romance novels that could be appealing to fans of Bridgerton. While Bridgerton lacks Jewish representation, these nov...

Matzah Book Soup, run by Amanda Spivack and Lilli Leight, is a popular Jewish book club celebrating Jewish joy and pride through a diverse selection of books...

"The Legend of the Wild West Twins" is a high-energy adventure story set in a Wild West town inhabited by children, focusing on teamwork, feminist themes, an...

Every issue of the Yiddish literary magazine Sovetish heymland, which ran from 1961 to 1991, is currently being digitized for the first time in history by an...

"The Tattooist of Auschwitz," a novel by Heather Morris, is criticized as Holocaust entertainment for non-Jews, offering a romanticized version of the Holoca...