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David Litt, a former speechwriter for President Obama, discusses his time in the White House and memorable moments like teaching the president to say 'chag s...

Yiddish literature, often associated with humor, primarily features a dark, anti-redemptive comedy where characters face doom and suffering, contrary to the ...

Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh have created a new cookbook, "Sweet: Desserts From London’s Ottolenghi," dedicated entirely to desserts, incorporating vibrant...

In TanakhCast episode #115, the host explores 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, moving through Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The series requires patience ...

Gwen Ackerman, an experienced American-Israeli journalist, delves into her first novel, Goddess of Battle, focusing on the tale of a friendship between a Jew...

The text discusses the anticipation surrounding the announcement of the Nobel Prize in Literature, highlighting several Jewish authors who are considered des...

Israeli novelist Assaf Gavron discusses his book, The Hilltop: A Novel, which is set in a remote Jewish outpost in the West Bank. Gavron explains the choice ...

During High Holidays services, many synagogue-goers engage in sneak-reading, bringing a variety of books to dive into when the lengthy prayers become overwhe...

In TanakhCast #114, the podcast delves into the exploration and discussion of four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, aimi...

Diana Trilling, a prominent 20th-century writer and intellectual married to renowned critic Lionel Trilling, is the subject of Natalie Robins' biography "The...

The discussion delves into the late Hebrew poet Lea Goldberg's work, focusing on her later poems as a departure from traditional forms and a reflection of he...

The article discusses the parallels between Shakespeare's play "King Lear" and the biblical story of the binding of Isaac. It explores how both stories revol...

Recent novels by prominent Jewish American writers such as Jonathan Safran Foer, Joshua Cohen, Nathan Englander, and Nicole Krauss have prominently featured ...

The text discusses various aspects of prayer in Jewish tradition. It includes articles on approaches to prayer education, interviews with rabbis about prayer...

The article provides a list of recommended books on prayer that have been found helpful for personal prayer life and teaching, focusing on works from the pas...

In episode 105 of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss recent weddings, personal revelations, and guests who grapple with complex personal and political legacies. A...

Paul Auster's novel "4 3 2 1" has been selected as a finalist for the 2017 Man Booker Prize, alongside works by authors such as Mohsin Hamid and Ali Smith, a...

Eli and Noa interview Grant Rumley and Amir Tibon about their book "The Last Palestinian: The Rise and Reign of Mahmoud Abbas." The conversation likely cover...

Ilana Kurshan's memoir, "If All the Seas Were Ink," details her seven-year journey studying daf yomi in Jerusalem, intertwining personal experiences like fai...

Philip Levine, the late Poet Laureate of the United States, focused on industrial and proletarian themes in his work, often portraying the exhaustion and rou...

In TanakhCast #111, the Mabovitz Edition, the podcast delves into the Tanakh by discussing four chapters every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concludi...

In episode 110 of TanakhCast, the discussion revolves around exploring and reflecting on 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and...

Dr. Mark Raider sheds light on Hayim Greenberg, a prominent but often overlooked Jewish-American essayist and thinker of the mid-20th century. Greenberg's es...

George Romero, known for his zombie movies, is likened to I.B. Singer for delving into the darker aspects of humanity. Both artists reject collective beliefs...

The text discusses the importance of listening to women's voices in Jewish tradition, referencing biblical figures like Sarah, Miriam, Deborah, Rahav, Hannah...

The article explores the hidden messages and nuanced storytelling found in the Torah, particularly focusing on the character of Bilam in Parshat Balak. It de...

Renowned Israeli and American Jewish authors discussed a range of topics, including identity, Judaism, and Zionism in a collection of conversations published...

S. Y. Agnon is revered as one of the greatest Hebrew writers of all time, often compared to literary giants like Dante and Kafka. While praised for his lingu...

David Grossman's novel "A Horse Walks into a Bar" tells the story of comedian Dov Greenstein's final stand-up show in a seedy club, where he performs a dark ...

The novel "Ki-aphapei Shahar" by Haim Sabato, a Rosh Yeshiva in Maale Adumim, portrays the life of Ezra Siman Tov, a simple man in Jerusalem's Nahlaot neighb...

Israeli author Dorit Rabinyan's novel "All The Rivers," depicting a love story between an Israeli woman and a Palestinian man, was banned from high school re...

Yosef Lindell's article discusses the need for a new Modern Orthodox Humash that meets the needs of contemporary synagogue attendees, highlighting the shortc...

TanakhCast #107, titled "The Eponym Edition," delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, progressing from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, though the jour...

In this edition, Noah, Don, and Allison discuss various topics. They explore the impact of climate change on Israel's security and the repercussions of the U...

In his memoir "No Country For Jewish Liberals," journalist Larry Derfner reflects on his and Israel's ideological evolution since his move to Israel in 1985....

In "Chabon, Safran Foer, and the Great Jewish American Novel," the discussion focuses on the literary works of Jonathan Safran Foer and Michael Chabon, parti...

In the TanakhCast #105 episode titled "The Raisin in the Sun Edition," the host discusses four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis...

Bernard Avishai reflects on his book "Promiscuous: 'Portnoy's Complaint and Our Doomed Pursuit of Happiness," exploring how Philip Roth's famous novel impact...

During the late Second Temple period, Jews produced a vast body of diverse literature, including the Dead Sea Scrolls, Philo of Alexandria's treatises, and w...

Rabbi Jeffrey Saks, a series editor at the SY Agnon Library at Toby Press, talks about the upcoming release of a 15-volume collection of stories by the renow...

The modern Hebrew poems "Kinneret" by Rachel Bluwstein and "Pine" by Leah Goldberg, featured on Israel's new 20- and 100-shekel notes, explore nature and tim...

TanakhCast #104 explores 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, analyzing themes and narratives from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The podcast encourages liste...

Dr. Yael Ziegler, in her book "Ruth: From Alienation to Monarchy," delves into the character of Ruth from the Bible, shedding light on her complexity as a fe...

Chaim Potok's novel "The Chosen," published in 1967, remains a well-regarded work focusing on the collision of two Jewish communities through the friendship ...

Leela Corman, a well-known illustrator and cartoonist, is recognized for her graphic novel "Unterzakhn," which has received nominations for prestigious award...

Judy Blume, renowned author and influential figure in young adult literature, recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Academy of Art...

In TanakhCast episode 103, the discussion centers around the concept that suffering does not necessarily lead to nobility, exploring this theme across four c...

In three sonnets by Jeffrey Burghauser, the first poem describes an old man playing a banjo during a storm, showcasing the idea that all storms have equal de...

Judy Blume, a highly acclaimed author, will be honored with the E.B. White Award for children's literature by the American Academy of Arts and Letters, inclu...

Journalist and author Adam LeBor talks about his new spy thriller novels starring Yael Azoulay, a UN secret agent and former Israeli spy known as the "Israel...