Kveller
Yes, That’s a Jewish Doctor in the Children’s Classic ‘Madeline’
8 Mar 2024
The classic children's book "Madeline" by Ludwig Bemelmans features a Jewish doctor named Dr. Cohn who cares for Madeline when she is sick. The character of ...
8 Mar 2024
Kveller
Soviet Jewish Trauma Is at the Heart of This Darkly Comic Novel
8 Mar 2024
Novelist Katya Apekina's second book, "Mother Doll," delves into matrilineal intergenerational trauma, featuring a darkly funny family saga involving a pregn...
8 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Dune Part 2, review: the photography goes beyond the line in the sand
8 Mar 2024
"Dune Part 2" is a visually stunning film that continues the saga with awe-inspiring desert landscapes and impressive set pieces. The movie focuses on Timoth...
8 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
It really is a thin line between love and hate
8 Mar 2024
The text discusses the thin line between love and hate, suggesting that individuals who challenge us the most may actually have romantic potential. It highli...
8 Mar 2024
Forward
How Isaac Bashevis Singer's translator edits without editing
6 Mar 2024
The article discusses David Stromberg's work translating Isaac Bashevis Singer's journalistic pieces for the Yiddish Forverts, shedding light on Singer's les...
6 Mar 2024
Jewish Table
Saucy Harissa Meatballs
6 Mar 2024
The text discusses a recipe for Saucy Harissa Meatballs, inspired by the book "Bread and Jam for Frances" by Russell and Lillian Hoban. The recipe promises a...
6 Mar 2024
MomentMag
Putin and the Killing of Alexei Navalny with Paul Goldberg and Amy E. Schwartz
6 Mar 2024
Paul Goldberg, president of the Union of Councils for Jews in the Former Soviet Union and author, discusses the dangers of Russian leader Vladimir Putin and ...
6 Mar 2024
Forward
Is Adam Sandler's Kafkaesque Tarkovskyesque Kubrickesque Netflix sci-fi drama better than it sounds?
5 Mar 2024
In the Netflix sci-fi drama "Spaceman," Adam Sandler plays Jakub Procházka, a man on a solo mission to investigate a mysterious space cloud named Chopra. Dir...
5 Mar 2024
Forward
'Dune 2' is set thousands of years in the future — so why does it feel like a parable about Gaza?
4 Mar 2024
The article examines the parallels between the futuristic world of 'Dune 2' and the contemporary realities in Gaza, drawing comparisons between the fictional...
4 Mar 2024
Jewish Currents
Maqam for a Green Silence - "Al-Khidr’s only condition for the prophet to join him on his journey was Moses’ unconditional silence. Moses said he was up for it, and the saint said, 'You won’t be able to bear it.'"
1 Mar 2024
In "Maqam for a Green Silence," the text explores the concept of silence as seen in the Quranic story of Moses meeting the Servant of God. Moses is asked to ...
1 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
‘Being Jewish is a gift for a novelist’
1 Mar 2024
Novelist Amanda Craig discusses the complexities of her Jewish identity, reflecting on her upbringing as an atheist with Jewish roots and the realization of ...
1 Mar 2024
Forward
Writers beware: Reading this journalist's reflections on life may cause extreme jealousy
29 Feb 2024
Calvin Trillin, a prolific writer known for his humor columns, political poetry, and journalism pieces, recently released his book "The Lede: Dispatches From...
29 Feb 2024
Tablet
The Last Chronicler of a Lost World
29 Feb 2024
Joseph Roth, a Jewish writer born in Brody in 1894, is portrayed as the chronicler of a lost world in the town's historical context. Brody, once a thriving J...
29 Feb 2024
Menschwarmers
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Mitch Albom on his sportswriting career, new Holocaust book and accidentally writing a hockey anthem
28 Feb 2024
Mitch Albom discusses the influence of Judaism and the Holocaust in his latest book 'The Little Liar,' which reflects themes of truthfulness and deception in...
28 Feb 2024
Menschwarmers
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Mitch Albom on his sportswriting career, new Holocaust book and accidentally writing a hockey anthem
28 Feb 2024
Mitch Albom discusses his new Holocaust-themed novel, "The Little Liar," exploring themes of truth and deception through the story of Greek Jews during WWII,...
28 Feb 2024
Tablet
Ralph Waldo Emerson, a Tantalizing, Unsentimental Prophet, Is Miles More American Than Maya Angelou
28 Feb 2024
Ralph Waldo Emerson, a significant American thinker, is portrayed as a challenging and thought-provoking figure in James Marcus' new biography. Emerson's ess...
28 Feb 2024
JTA
Central Synagogue presents a ‘regendered’ version of the Hebrew Bible, with music and art
27 Feb 2024
Artist Yael Kanarek has embarked on a groundbreaking project called Toratah, which presents a regendered version of the Hebrew Bible by reversing the genders...
27 Feb 2024
Forward
Aaron Lansky, who rescued 1.5 million Yiddish books and founded the Yiddish Book Center, is retiring
27 Feb 2024
Aaron Lansky, founder of the Yiddish Book Center, is retiring after rescuing 1.5 million Yiddish books and helping revitalize Yiddish language, literature, a...
27 Feb 2024
Forward
Palestinian novelist imprisoned for terrorism is shortlisted for prestigious literary award
27 Feb 2024
Palestinian novelist Basim Khandaji, who is currently serving a life sentence in an Israeli prison for his involvement in a terrorist attack, has been shortl...
27 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Angela Kiverstein rounds up good books for kids
27 Feb 2024
Angela Kiverstein recommends several engaging books for young readers. "Pirate Academy: New Kid on Deck" by Justin Somper is a swashbuckling tale set in a sc...
27 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Yascha Mounk is showing the way out of today’s culture wars
27 Feb 2024
Yascha Mounk, in his book "The Identity Trap," discusses the challenges of identity politics, particularly its impact on antisemitism and the Jewish communit...
27 Feb 2024
18forty
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Elie Schulman: Does Therapy Work? A Patient’s Journey [Mental Health 3/6]
27 Feb 2024
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, host David Bashevkin engages in a conversation with his friend Elie Schulman about the effectiveness and importance o...
27 Feb 2024
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Elie Schulman: Does Therapy Work? A Patient’s Journey
27 Feb 2024
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Elie Schulman engages in a conversation with David Bashevkin about the value of therapy and self-acceptance in a cult...
27 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Etgar Quiz no 260
26 Feb 2024
The Etgar Quiz no 260 poses questions to test knowledge on Jewish topics, such as identifying the odd item out (boots being the answer as others are High Pri...
26 Feb 2024
Lehrhaus
Character And Covenant
26 Feb 2024
"Jewish Virtue Ethics" edited by Geoffrey D. Claussen, Alexander Green, and Alan L. Mittleman delves into the history of Jewish thought by bringing together ...
26 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Fervour by Toby Lloyd, review: An infuriatingly flawed debut novel
23 Feb 2024
Toby Lloyd's debut novel "Fervour" delves into a North London Jewish family's complex dynamics, blending Orthodox tradition with an appreciation for the arts...
23 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
An Enemy of the People: Question Time makeover for Ibsen’s classic play
23 Feb 2024
Thomas Ostermeier's adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's "An Enemy of the People" at the Duke of Yorks Theatre features Matt Smith as Doctor Thomas Stockman, whose d...
23 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
‘Why still write? What is there better to do?’
23 Feb 2024
Frederic Raphael, a 92-year-old prolific writer, reflects on his enduring passion for writing despite his age and life's challenges. His book "Last Post" fea...
23 Feb 2024
Tablet
Borscht and Beyond
23 Feb 2024
Alina Sokolowsky, a Jewish immigrant from Ukraine, felt her culture fading and decided to preserve it by creating a children's book, "B Is for Borscht," cele...
23 Feb 2024
Tablet
Will the Real ‘Hersh Rasseyner’ Please Stand Up?
23 Feb 2024
Chaim Grade's novella "My Quarrel with Hersh Rasseyner" has been a subject of interest and analysis due to various translations and interpretations. Milton H...
23 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Glorious People by Sasha Salzmann, review: An in-depth study of friendship and family relations across two generations
22 Feb 2024
"Glorious People" by Sasha Salzmann is a novel that delves into the themes of friendship and family relationships over two generations amidst the backdrop of...
22 Feb 2024
Jewish History Nerds
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The Diary of Glikl: Discovering the Exceptional within the Everyday
22 Feb 2024
The episode delves into the intriguing life and writings of Glikl of Hameln, a Jewish woman from 18th-century Germany. Through her diary, Glikl explores them...
22 Feb 2024
Forward
A Jewish debut novel about utopian design gone terribly wrong
21 Feb 2024
"A Brutal Design" by Zachary C. Solomon is a debut novel that follows Samuel, a Jewish architecture student in a fascist society who is sent to an experiment...
21 Feb 2024
Forward
Prominent Jewish book-ban advocate says Florida’s crackdown on ‘frivolous challenges’ won’t deter him
21 Feb 2024
Bruce Friedman, a Jewish father in Florida, has actively advocated for book bans in public schools, successfully pushing for the removal of Anne Frank's Diar...
21 Feb 2024
Mishpacha
Up North: Chapter 7
20 Feb 2024
In Chapter 7 of "Up North," the characters find themselves trapped at the North Pole in a cold welcome house with a broken generator, leading to a sudden lac...
20 Feb 2024
Jewdicious
The JEWDICIOUS Journey
20 Feb 2024
JEWDICIOUS, founded by Michael Golden, started with a broad focus but has since shifted to primarily cover Jewish issues, news events, and personal stories. ...
20 Feb 2024
Tel Aviv Review
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People of the Books
19 Feb 2024
Yosef Halper, owner of Halper's Books in Tel Aviv, shares stories from his 30 years as a bookseller, exploring the unique characters and challenges of runnin...
19 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Etgar quiz no 259
16 Feb 2024
This text is a quiz containing questions about various Jewish topics. It covers the number of psalms, the meaning of specific prayers, distinguishing between...
16 Feb 2024
Forward
An effort to track antisemitism in the literary world launches amid widespread anti-Israel sentiment there
16 Feb 2024
The Jewish Book Council has launched an initiative to collect reports of antisemitism in the literary world, following a wave of incidents targeting Jewish c...
16 Feb 2024
Tikvah
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Cynthia Ozick on the Story of a Jew Who Becomes a Tormentor of Other Jews
15 Feb 2024
Cynthia Ozick's short fiction, "The Story of My Family," explores the real-life kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara, a Jewish boy who was secretly baptized and tak...
15 Feb 2024
Moment
A Vision of Decency and Hope: Why James McBride Is Today’s Charles Dickens
15 Feb 2024
James McBride's novel, The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, has won two National Jewish Book Awards, making McBride the first African-American author to achie...
15 Feb 2024
Lilith
Not All Who Wander Are Lost: On S.L. Wisenberg’s Essays
14 Feb 2024
In her book of essays titled "The Wandering Womb: Essays in Search of Home," S.L. Wisenberg explores her lifelong struggle to belong and feel at home. As a J...
14 Feb 2024
Tablet
Words as Shelter
14 Feb 2024
The French Jewish poet Mireille Gansel has recently published a collection of poems titled "Soul House." In these poems, she explores the concept of home and...
14 Feb 2024
Mishpacha
Inbox: Issue 999
13 Feb 2024
In this series of letters, readers discuss their thoughts on Ariella Schiller's serial story "Trust Fund," which explores issues of family dynamics and perso...
13 Feb 2024
Forward
In Hollywood, the rarest of people — not a score settler or a tattletale, just a mensch
12 Feb 2024
In his memoir, "Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions," Ed Zwick reflects on his 40 years as a writer and director in Hollywood. Known for pursuing humanist drama...
12 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Find out Yotam Ottolenghi’s favourite comfort foods
12 Feb 2024
Yotam Ottolenghi's upcoming book tour will promote his latest book, Ottolenghi Comfort, which he co-authored with his team Helen Goh, Verena Lochmuller, and ...
12 Feb 2024
Lehrhaus
The Secret Quietness
12 Feb 2024
In "The Secret Quietness," David Dephy explores the fleeting nature of time and the power of memories. The poem begins with a sense of awakening, as the narr...
12 Feb 2024
Tablet
Sefton Goldberg and the New Hate Marchers
12 Feb 2024
The author reflects on a novel they wrote that features a Jewish protagonist facing persecution. They discuss the humor in Jewish jokes about persecution and...
12 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Best-selling author Freya North on the first book inspired by her Jewish family background
8 Feb 2024
In "The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne," author Freya North delves into her Jewish heritage for the first time in her 28-year career, exploring Jewish c...
8 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Marmalade-roasted carrots and chickpeas with dates and feta
7 Feb 2024
This recipe for marmalade-roasted carrots and chickpeas with dates and feta offers a delicious solution to prevent food waste, particularly focusing on utili...
7 Feb 2024