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In the book "A Field Guide to the Jewish People: Who They Are, Where They Come From, What to Feed Them, and Much More," humorists Dave Barry, Adam Mansbach, ...

The text delves into reflections on the timeless influence of Virgil's works, particularly the Aeneid and Georgics, on various literary figures and cultures ...

Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg discusses the enigmatic figure of Moses in Jewish culture on the Jewish Lives Podcast. Zornberg, author of "Moses: A Human Life," pr...

In "Zionism and Melancholy, The Short Life of Israel Zarchi," Nitzan Lebovic delves into the world of an early Zionist poet, offering a multi-faceted explora...

The article reflects on the complex character of Shylock from Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" through a Jewish lens, particularly focusing on the symb...

Samuel Greenberg, a Jewish poet and artist born in Vienna in 1893, moved to New York with his family and settled on the Lower East Side. Despite dropping out...

Guy Gavriel Kay, a Canadian fantasy writer and son of a Jewish immigrant from Poland, has made significant contributions to the fantasy genre through works l...

The "Love and Prizes" episode of the podcast "Unorthodox" features discussions on Etgar Keret, an Israeli writer and winner of the prestigious Sapir Prize, f...

This episode features a conversation with Israeli writer Etgar Keret about his new story collection, the influence of the Holocaust on his work, and cultural...

The Rabbinical Council of America (RCA) recently released the Siddur Avodat ha-Lev, a new prayer book aimed at the Modern Orthodox community in the United St...

The author reflects on his journey as a writer, admitting to early aspirations to imitate literary giants like Henry James, even though it took him until alm...

In this TanakhCast episode, the focus is on the discussion and exploration of four chapters from the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis and progre...

Jennifer Pastiloff, a popular yoga teacher and writer, is known for her exceptional listening skills, despite being profoundly deaf. Her memoir, "On Being Hu...

The narrator shares a personal anecdote about accidentally painting over a Sol LeWitt artwork while working for Lawrence Weiner. Weiner explained LeWitt's ap...

Bernard Malamud's story "Angel Levine" explores themes of belief, identity, and acceptance through the character of Manischevitz, a Jewish tailor who encount...

"Mezuzah Chronicles" presents a special update from Stephanie's apartment along with a reminder to donate to the Unorthodox fundraiser. Donors above $180 rec...

The Tel Aviv Review of Books is a new online publication that provides English-language content such as book reviews, essays, literary criticism, fiction, an...

The Tel Aviv Review of Books is a new online English-language publication providing insights into the world of Israeli literature through book reviews, essay...

The Night of the Murdered Poets refers to the tragic events of August 12, 1952, when 13 members of the Soviet Jewish Anti-Fascist Committee were executed for...

In episode 191 of the podcast "Unorthodox," Jewish guest Taffy Brodesser-Akner, author of "Fleishman is in Trouble," discusses the success of her debut novel...

Alter Druyanov, a Russian Jew and Zionist, compiled a three-volume book of Jewish jokes in Hebrew, showcasing the humor of Jewish folklore with some jokes re...

In TanakhCast #163: The New Song Edition, the host discusses the Tanakh in episodes covering four chapters every two weeks, starting from Genesis to 2 Chroni...

Hal Prince, a legendary Broadway producer and director, passed away at 91. He initially didn't grasp the essence of "Fiddler on the Roof," but it turned out ...

Primo Levi's work, particularly "If This Is a Man," later retitled "Survival in Auschwitz," explores the Holocaust in a unique way, blending Jewish themes wi...

In a break from their usual content, the Oppenheimer podcast shares a personal story from Mark related to the podcast's creation, reaching back to when he wa...

Jeffrey L. Rubenstein's book, "The Land of Truth: Talmud Tales, Timeless Teachings," delves into the wisdom of Hazal, examining fourteen stories from rabbini...

In "Spider-Man: Far From Home," Peter Parker travels to Prague where his superhero duties clash with his desire for a normal life, drawing parallels to Kafka...

The article discusses Franz Kafka's "Metamorphosis" as a prescient reflection on the Holocaust. It explores how Gregor Samsa's transformation into an insect ...

Moshe Sakal's novel "The Diamond Setter" intertwines old Middle Eastern themes with contemporary Israel, exploring a blend of Jewish-Arab heritage, Israeli i...

Hank Lazer, a Jewish poet and Buddhist residing in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, delves into the intersection of his identities, spiritual experiences, and poetic exp...

Vasily Grossman, a Soviet Jewish author known for his commitment to truth and humanistic ideals, engaged in acts of defiance against the repressive Soviet re...

H. G. Adler, a survivor of Theresienstadt and Auschwitz, was a prominent yet underrecognized figure in Holocaust literature. Born in Prague, Adler's associat...

"In Dreams Begin Responsibilities" is a significant literary work by Delmore Schwartz that captures the process of its creation and its impact on a new intel...

In "Jacob & Esau: Jewish European History Between Nation and Empire," Malachi Haim Hacohen explores the enduring rivalry between Jacob and Esau as a lens for...

"The Birobidzhan Affair: A Yiddish Writer in Siberia" explores the tragic story of Israel Emiot, a Yiddish poet who believed in the Soviet project to create ...

The text discusses various perspectives and viewpoints on different literary works and their influences. It starts with a letter pointing out the omission of...

At the age of 68, the author reflects on their journey of learning Yiddish later in life, despite not growing up with the language spoken fluently at home. T...

The relationship between Jewish writers Saul Bellow and Bette Howland is explored in this text that delves into their deep emotional connection, marked by th...

Ken Krimstein, an illustrator and graphic novelist, talks about his new book "The Three Escapes of Hannah Arendt: A Tyranny of Truth" on the Tel Aviv Review....

Ken Krimstein, an illustrator and graphic novelist, talks about his new book "The Three Escapes of Hannah Arendt: A Tyranny of Truth" in an episode of the Te...

The text delves into the concept of the leviathan, exploring its rich meanings in English literature and its origins in Hebrew biblical texts. It discusses h...

Philip Roth's novel "Portnoy's Complaint" celebrates its 50th anniversary, unveiling a tale of Alexander Portnoy, a Jewish man grappling with his identity an...

Herman Wouk, a Jewish writer and observant Jew, has left a profound impact on the author's development as a reader and educator. Through Wouk's meticulous at...

In episode 159 of TanakhCast, the focus is on exploring the literary devices found in the Tanakh. The podcast delves into four chapters of the Tanakh every t...

Herman Wouk, a celebrated but often overlooked Jewish American author, injected Jewish themes into postwar American literature in an innovative yet understat...

The article discusses the recent surge in Anne Frank-related children's literature and adult fiction, including books like "The Cat Who Lived with Anne Frank...

In this episode of The Book of Schmutz, the hosts interview Jackie Hoffman, who plays Yenta in a Yiddish production of Fiddler on the Roof, and Motl Didner, ...

The ownership of Franz Kafka's papers is a complex and Kafkaesque issue, with Israel, a German archive, and a lady in Tel Aviv all claiming ownership. This s...

The ownership of Franz Kafka's papers is a complex and Kafka-esque tale involving Israel, a German archive, and an old lady in Tel Aviv. Benjamin Balint's bo...

Judith Viorst, author of children's books like "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day," discusses her new poetry collection on aging, "...