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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...

Shemini Atzeret, a festival often overshadowed by Simchat Torah, is described as a paradox, lacking specific customs but providing a creative opportunity for...

The author mentions having recently read Paul Johnson's short biography of Churchill and starting Antonia Fraser's book "Boadicea's Chariot," which focuses o...

In a podcast discussion, Rob Long discusses the late Dianne Feinstein's career, the recent end of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, and the successf...

The commenter congratulates John for recommending author Ross Thomas, expressing a personal fondness for Thomas' works and noting that "Briarpatch" is not pa...

Lore Segal, a 95-year-old Jewish writer and one of the oldest active American authors, continues to explore themes of friendship and aging intertwined with t...

James Kirchick discusses the recent chaos following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, addressing the criticism of President Joe Biden. The conversation a...

In a recent podcast episode, the COMMENTARY crew explores their methods for gathering daily information and their approach to reading books. They also delve ...

In a podcast episode dedicated to listener questions, the discussion revolves around maintaining friendships across the political divide. The hosts explore t...

Mat and Julie Tonti, based in Silver Spring, MD, are transforming the diary of Glckl bas Lieb, a 17th-century Jewish woman from Hamburg, into a graphic novel...

The podcast "Conversations We Love" features an episode with Jonathan Freedland, a celebrated author of "The Escape Artist," a bestselling book that tells th...

Noah Rothman joins the original hosts of the Commentary podcast for a special episode filled with concerns about the situation in Ukraine, worries about the ...

The text discusses the controversy surrounding the inclusion of Tanya's statements in general discussions of issues, particularly within the context of the V...

Sarah Silverman, a comedian and podcaster, is featured in Episode 372 of Unorthodox, discussing her new Jewish comedy special, Someone You Love, and sharing ...