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In his comedy special "Born on 3rd Base," Gary Gulman tackles Jewish stereotypes with sharp humor. The special emphasizes Gulman's Jewish identity, highlight...

Norm Finkelstein, a Boston writer and educator, has passed away at the age of 82. Finkelstein was known for writing over 20 nonfiction books for children and...

In Chapter 15 of the "Tale of Treeo," Nellie, Eli, and their squirrel friend, Squizzle, find themselves in a mysterious situation. Upon returning to their tr...

Norman H. Finkelstein, a Boston writer and educator, has passed away at the age of 82. Finkelstein was known for his nonfiction books and biographies for old...

Author Taffy Brodesser-Akner, known for her book and limited series Fleishman Is In Trouble, has a new Jewish-themed book called Long Island Compromise comin...

The Forward has hired Susan Greene as their first full-time Israel correspondent in nearly seven years. Greene, a veteran journalist and Pulitzer Prize final...

The Kveller team has compiled a list of the best Jewish books they read in 2023. These books cover a range of genres and themes, but all have Jewish characte...

In this episode, host Jonathan Silver looks back at some of the most interesting conversations from 2023, covering a wide range of topics in modern Jewish li...

The author presents two poems that explore the relationship between God and the world. The first poem depicts God as a celebrity at a dinner party, where eve...

The article discusses the connection between J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" and Jewish history. While Tolkien himself was not Jewish, he had a symp...

A federal judge in Iowa has blocked key parts of a state law that prohibits school libraries from stocking books depicting sex acts, citing that it would pre...

This article provides a list of Jewish books that the author enjoyed reading in 2023. The nonfiction selections include a memoir about a friendship with a me...

Four novels published in 2023 are explored in this article, highlighting their Jewish themes and connections. "Forget I Told You This" by Hilary Zaid is set ...

Artist Debra Band has created the first fully illustrated Book of Ecclesiastes, or Qohelet, featuring the grandeur of the Alhambra as its central metaphor. B...

Albert Murray, a Black author and influential figure in the music industry, wrote extensively about the connection between jazz, the blues, and the biblical ...

"The Zone of Interest" is a film directed by Jonathan Glazer that depicts the lives of the Hss family, who lived in a cottage adjacent to the Auschwitz death...

Yossi Klein Halevi, a well-known Jewish author, has written several books that tell both personal and national stories. His first book, "Memoirs of a Jewish ...

The article highlights the best Jewish television shows and movies of 2023. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is praised for its final season, which offers a satisfy...

In this short story, a teenage girl recounts her experience auditioning for a school play with her best friend Shani. The protagonist has always been in awe ...

In Chapter 13 of the Tale of Treeo, Nellie has been searching for Eli but hasn't had any luck finding him. Eli, trapped in a hole in the ground, hears Nellie...

In a holiday-themed podcast episode, a selection of the best and most impactful books read in 2023 are recommended. The list includes a discourse on lying fr...

Ruth Seymour, a pioneer of public radio and a devoted supporter of Jewish culture, has passed away at the age of 88. As the general manager of the Los Angele...

Chava Rosenfarb, a renowned Yiddish writer, is being celebrated in Lodz, Poland, where she was once imprisoned during the Holocaust. Rosenfarb's stories are ...

Mike Gold, the author of the 1930 novel "Jews Without Money," has fallen into obscurity despite his ferocious and controversial writing style. The novel depi...

"The Gospel According to Chaim" is a new Yiddish play by Mikhl Yashinsky that explores the story of a Jewish-born Christian missionary, Chaim Henry Einspruch...

Lilith magazine has compiled a list of books they are excited to read in 2024. The list includes a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles, including "Dear ...

The author shares their experience of attending virtual Simchat Torah services due to being stuck in traffic and reflects on the challenging times in Israel....

The Orange County Public Schools in Florida have removed nearly 700 books from classroom libraries, citing concerns about violating state laws on sexual cont...

In this article, the author explores the shift in understanding of God's presence and relationship with Israel throughout Jewish history. The article focuses...

As a journalist for Newsday, John Steinbeck visited Israel in the 1960s and was inspired by the country's energy, patriotism, and military prowess, in contra...

The article discusses the song "Sunbeams" and its significance in the film "The Zone of Interest." The song was composed by Joseph Wulf, a Holocaust survivor...

The podcast discussed in the text receives positive feedback, highlighting a preference for more focus on Christine, Abe, and Matt due to their contributions...

Refaat Alareer, a Gazan poet and professor, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City. He has been widely mourned and his final poem, "If I Must Die," ...

The article discusses a selection of Jewish and Jewish-adjacent books that were published in 2023. The books cover various genres, including memoirs, fiction...

The New Yiddish Rep is set to produce the first original, full-length American Yiddish drama in seven decades called "The Gospel According to Chaim." The pla...

This article discusses the lesser-known daughter of Tevye from Fiddler on the Roof, Shprintze. In the original Yiddish stories, Tevye actually had seven daug...

This article discusses the contrasting perspectives of Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Ha-Kohen Kook and Rabbi Shagar regarding the existence of light and darkness in...

Rachel Goldberg-Polin, the mother of a hostage held by Hamas, delivered a powerful speech at the United Nations in Geneva. She read a poem she had written fo...

This article recounts the author's visit to Berdychiv, Ukraine, the hometown of Vasily Grossman, a renowned Jewish writer. The author explores the town's Hol...

"The Zone of Interest" is a film adaptation of Martin Amis' novel about Rudolf Höss, the commandant of Auschwitz. The film portrays Höss' idyllic family life...

Moment Magazine's Book Editor Amy Schwartz presents a list of the top 10 Jewish books of 2023, highlighting why readers should pick them up. While the specif...

This article recommends four cozy Jewish rom-com books for readers looking for lighter fare this winter. The first, "Season of Love" by Helena Greer, tells t...

Janice Weizman's book "Our Little Histories" delves into Jewish history and identity from the perspectives of everyday women. The stories explore the lives o...

In this article, the author explores the character of Tamar in the biblical story of Genesis. Tamar is the mother of Perez and therefore the ancestor of Davi...

"The Wicker Man," a film released 50 years ago, has gained a massive cult following despite its rocky beginnings. The movie, known for its influence on the f...

Lilith Magazine has compiled a list of their favorite books of 2023, ranging from fiction to nonfiction to children's literature. Some notable works include ...

In the memoir "We Could Have Been Friends, My Father and I," Raja Shehadeh explores the complex relationship he had with his father, Aziz Shehadeh, a promine...

In his book "The Genius of Israel," co-written with Saul Singer, Dan Senor discusses how Israel's history and resilience provide insight into its cohesive re...

This text is a quiz featuring questions related to Jewish history and culture. It includes questions about Israel's borders, Prime Ministers, biblical figure...

Dan Senor discusses the recent events in Israel on a podcast, expressing sorrow for the horrors faced by Israelis and highlighting the courage they demonstra...