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Erez Bitton, a Mizrahi poet and social worker in Israel, encountered Zohra el-Fassiya, a Moroccan Jewish singer, in the 1960s, which inspired him to start wr...

American Yiddish poet Celia Dropkin's work, including the poem "Di tsirkus dame" and "In heysn vint," reflects a personal yet provocative exploration of them...

Yehoshua November's latest poetry collection, "Two Worlds Exist," delves into the challenges of everyday life through the lens of being a Lubavitch Hasid, fa...

In episode 83 of Unorthodox, guests include Sana Krasikov discussing her novel "The Patriots" about a Jewish-American family affected by the Cold War, and Re...

The article explores the lack of Jewish representation among superheroes in film and television despite the significant Jewish influence in creating the supe...

Rabbi Meir Leibush ben Yehiel Mikhel Wisser, known as Malbim, wrote a commentary on the Book of Esther that shows a proto-feminist perspective. Malbim delves...

Eliav Grossman discusses the controversial practice of drinking on Purim, specifically focusing on Rava's statement that one must become intoxicated to the p...

In the TanakhCast #100 episode titled "The Idolatrizing Edition," the hosts engage with and reflect upon four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, startin...

TanakhCast #99: The Jew, Speak Judean Edition is a podcast series that delves into the Tanakh, exploring and discussing four chapters at a time, from Genesis...

Dr. Simon Parizhsky, a Jewish literature scholar in Moscow, challenges misconceptions about the Soviet era and the post-Communist period regarding Jewish ren...

"4 3 2 1" by Paul Auster is a novel following the childhood and coming-of-age of a literary New Jersey Jewish boy named Archie Ferguson. The book's notable m...

Actor Jesse Eisenberg recently had his full name featured as a clue in The New York Times crossword puzzle. This led to him collaborating with constructor Pa...

Yehuda Shenhav, a sociology professor at Tel Aviv University, and editor of the Maktoob Book Series for Translations from Arabic, emphasizes the potential of...

In "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and the Ancient Marine Rhyme: A Study in Comparative Literature" by Yaakov Jaffe, the essay explores comparative literatu...

In TanakhCast #98, the discussion revolves around exploring and reflecting on four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis and concludi...

The discussion explores the intriguing narrative of Rabbi Yohanan and Reish Laqish in rabbinic literature, focusing on their encounter at the Jordan River. I...

In Beth Kissileff's novel "Questioning Return," Wendy Goldberg, a doctoral student in Jerusalem, explores the lives of newly religious American Jews in Israe...

In this episode of Unorthodox, actor David Duchovny discusses his novel 'Bucky F*cking Dent' and his experience on The X-Files while offering insights into c...

Actor David Duchovny talks about his novel "Bucky F*cking Dent," shares insights on his X-Files character Mulder's take on James Comey, and mentions his unpu...

"Heavyweight" is a podcast hosted by Jonathan Goldstein, a renowned radio storyteller. In the season finale episode titled "#8 Jeremy," Goldstein delves into...

In TanakhCast #97, the discussion centers around the theme of caution against trusting Egypt as depicted in the Tanakh. This episode is part of a series that...

Dr. Nadia Valman from Queen Mary, University of London has created a walking tour app that delves into the Jewish history of east London using the works of I...

Jos Kozer, a Jewish-Cuban poet known for his exile from Cuba, explores his bicultural roots and multilingual upbringing, incorporating Jewish and Cuban influ...

Naomi Seidman's book, "The Marriage Plot: Or, How Jews Fell in Love with Love, and with Literature," explores the historical shift in Jewish marriage practic...

The modern portrayal of golems in popular culture, such as in the game Pokmon GO, deviates from the traditional Jewish concept of a golem as a magically crea...

Bob Dylan's Jewish identity, though at times obscured by his persona as a Gentile cowboy or folk revolutionary, holds deep roots in his upbringing in a small...

The text discusses the nature of jokes, particularly in Jewish culture, contrasting the serenity advocated by Epicurus with the prevalent irony, skepticism, ...

"The Angel: The Egyptian Spy Who Saved Israel" by Uri Bar-Joseph delves into the fascinating story of Ashraf Marwan, an Egyptian who became Israel's most val...

In the Winter 2017 issue of "Letters," various topics are discussed by readers and responded to by authors. One reader praises a review of Cynthia Ozick's es...

Renowned biblical scholar Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg discusses Moses' life, including his speech impediment, highlighting him as a complex literary figure. Lin...

TanakhCast #95, titled "The Ad Hominem Edition," is part of a series where every two weeks, 4 chapters of the Tanakh, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, are explo...

In episode 70 of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss the Israeli Burger King's SufganiKing hamburger in a jelly donut, and interview Jason Diamond, author of "Sear...

A selection of the best Jewish children's books of 2016 offers engaging and culturally rich storytelling suitable for various age groups. Titles like "Hanukk...

"Shadal, Garca Mrquez, and the Stain of Honor" discusses the parallels between Gabriel Garca Mrquez’s novel "Chronicle of a Death Foretold" and biblical stor...

The Jewish Review of Books recently held its 2nd annual conference at Yeshiva University Museum, featuring engaging discussions between prominent readers and...

Yael Neeman's memoir "We Were the Future: A Memoir of the Kibbutz" depicts her upbringing in Kibbutz Yehiam, emphasizing the communal and immersive nature of...

Professor Carlo Ginzburg, a prominent historian, is in Israel for an event honoring his mother, author Natalia Ginzburg. In a discussion with Gilad Halpern, ...

The article discusses the Rabbinic attempt to remove the book of Kohelet from the Biblical canon, referencing a passage in Shabbat 30b. The text points out a...

Pinchas Hurwitz's "Sefer ha-Brit" was a widely influential Hebrew book that combined scientific knowledge and mystical ascent, promoting a universal ethics f...

In TanakhCast #89, the Secret Book of Kings Book Club discusses 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, following the text from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. Th...

In his piece "The Ballad of Cain and Adam," Ari Lamm reflects on the significance of Elul leading up to Rosh Hashanah. Drawing parallels between the Biblical...

"Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf" by Greg Wolfe and Howard McWilliam is a new picture book that has raised controversy for its portrayal of a Jewish family and the b...

Adam Kirsch's book "The People and the Books" explores the rich tapestry of Jewish literature from Moses to Sholem Aleichem, highlighting key figures like Di...

In Jonathan Safran Foer's novel "Here I Am," the story follows the unraveling of a marriage between Jacob and Julia, marked by infidelity and a series of sho...

Primo Levi, a chemist and writer, is renowned for his Holocaust memoir "If This Is a Man," detailing his time in Auschwitz. His profound works cover a wide r...

Mimi Sheraton fondly recalls her grandmother, a talented cook inspired by a Hungarian neighbor, renowned for her rich honey cake made with boiled honey. Sher...

In TanakhCast #88, the podcast reflects on and discusses four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, progressing from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, offering insi...

Lil Miss Hot Mess, a drag queen, is a beloved storyteller for children through Drag Queen Story Hour, an event that celebrates play, fierceness, and feminini...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts interview Willard Spiegelman, an English professor and author, who discusses fashion trends among college students a...

Dr. Rachel Back, an English literature lecturer at Oranim Academic College, explores the connection between poetry, education, and social progress in a confl...