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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...

Erica Lyons, a children's author and history enthusiast, gained unexpected recognition for putting Israel in a positive light through her books. While her wo...

The European cafe has been a hub for intellectuals and revolutionaries since the 17th century, with a strong historical tie between Jews and cafe culture hig...

Chapter 4 of "Picture This" depicts Yonah and Estee setting up their home together. Yonah showcases his spatial skills while hanging curtains, reflecting on ...

Nathan Thrall, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, wrote the book "A Day in the Life of Abed Salama," which offers a nuanced perspective on Palestinians living ...

The Etgar Quiz covers various Jewish topics: a Nobel Prize-winning poet who escaped Nazi Germany (Nelly Sachs), a Chasidic Rebbe and university professor (Ra...

This recipe offers a vegetarian twist on the classic Middle Eastern shawarma by using thinly sliced aubergine and sweet potatoes instead of meat. The dish is...

A viral Google Doc titled "Is your fav author a zionist?" has sparked concerns about antisemitism in the literary world, categorizing authors as Pro-Israel/Z...

In a delightful and humorous interview, Bess Kalb discusses topics ranging from her children's book "Buffalo Fluffalo" to hosting the Jewish Book Council Awa...

A viral list circulating online categorizes authors based on their political views on Israel, labeling them as Zionist, pro-Palestinian, or neutral, with rec...

Blanche Bendahan, a lesser-known Sephardi Jewish writer, gained recognition with the translation of her first novel "Mazaltob," set in Tetouan, Morocco, at t...

Paul Auster, a prominent Jewish-American writer who passed away in April, was known for his literary exploration of the instability of life through works lik...

Christopher Wheeldon's modern interpretation of Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" returns to the Royal Opera House a decade after its debut, offering a fresh...

Jewish actor Josh Gad recently shared a moving post on Instagram about his grandparents' Holocaust story, emphasizing the importance of remembering the past ...

"Winter Sun" by Miki Lentin delves into the complex identity of being both Irish and Jewish, inspired by the author's father, Louis Lentin, who grappled with...

Palestinian journalists Hind Khoudary and Anadolu Agency photographer Ali Jadallah received a special Pulitzer citation for their coverage of the Gaza war, w...

The article "Jewish Mothers Past, Present and Biblical" likely discusses the role and characteristics of Jewish mothers throughout history, in contemporary t...

"Temima Weissmann reflects on the fragments of memory and history in the poems 'Filling In' and 'The Poet of Auschwitz?' In 'Filling In,' she evokes the stru...

Descendants of Holocaust survivors gathered in New York City's Riverside Park on April 19 to honor the Warsaw Ghetto fighters and the six million Jews killed...

Paul Auster, a celebrated author who recently passed away, was heavily influenced by Jewish literature and family heritage throughout his works, drawing insp...

In a departure from the usual serious topics dominating the news, this article highlights a conversation with humorist David Sedaris, known for popular books...

"The Tattooist of Auschwitz" is a television adaptation based on a bestselling novel by Heather Morris, portraying the life of Lale Sokolov, a tattooist at A...

The May/June 2024 edition of Hadassah Magazine features a guide to Jewish literature. It highlights various works within the Jewish literary world during tha...

The story "Dayan" is a poignant tale set in a desert village where an elderly woman named Dayan prepares her daughter Malka and grandchildren for an unknown ...

Jewish novelist Paul Auster, known for works like the New York Trilogy and contributions as a filmmaker, passed away at 77 due to lung cancer. Raised in a Je...

Renowned writer Paul Auster, known for his innovative blend of form, genre, and autofiction, passed away at the age of 77 due to complications from lung canc...

"Three Yiddish Plays by Women: Female Jewish Perspectives, 1880-1920," curated by historian Alyssa Quint, introduces three plays highlighting themes of repro...

Maurice Sendak's Jewish identity significantly influenced his work, particularly evident in his iconic book "Where the Wild Things Are." The Yiddish phrase "...

Peter Demetz, a Czech-born Jewish historian who passed away at 101, delved into the complex history of Prague, highlighting the conflicts between German and ...

The video features Douglas Murray discussing the concept of responsibility for one's actions, possibly in relation to Israel or another geopolitical issue.

Jerome Rothenberg, a renowned poet who hailed from the Bronx and delved into the poetry and traditions of non-Western cultures, passed away at 92 in Californ...

PEN America canceled its New World Voices Festival due to backlash over its response to the war in Gaza, following authors' withdrawal from the Literary Awar...

Israeli police arrested author Ayelet Waldman and six others, including American rabbis, during a protest near the Gaza border while attempting to deliver ai...

Salman Rushdie's book "Knife: Meditations after an Attempted Murder" recounts his survival of a brutal attack by a religious fanatic in 2022 that left him wi...

The National Theatre's adaptation of "London Tide" based on Dickens' "Our Mutual Friend" with music by P.J. Harvey presents a knotty plot involving intertwin...

A young Jewish writer in Germany reflects on his identity and experiences in the 1980s, delving into encounters with various individuals, including literary ...

"This Great House" delves into the fascinating history of the National Library of Israel, tracing its origins back to a passionate call in 1899 to create a c...