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Herman Wouk recounts how encountering historian Raul Hilberg and his work "The Destruction of the European Jews" shaped his writing of novels like "The Winds...

TanakhCast #70 is an episode where the hosts explore and reflect on four chapters of the Tanakh, beginning with Genesis and concluding with 2 Chronicles. The...

The text is a satirical and self-reflective account of an Israeli boy's perspective on Israel, its history, culture, conflicts, and his family's experiences....

The text features two poems related to the Holocaust: "Jewish Cemetery (Prague)" by Ida Gramcko and "Poetics" by Jacqueline Goldberg. Gramcko's poem reflects...

Rep. Steve Israel, a prominent Democratic Congressman from Long Island, has announced his decision to retire from Congress after eight terms. Although he pla...

These two poems by an unknown author express themes of love, death, and the power of mourning. The first poem reflects on the idea of weeping and finding sti...

Maya Arad, a prominent Hebrew writer living outside Israel, creates novels that focus on the lives of the professional class rather than the typical big issu...

Avraham Halfi, a lesser-known but influential Israeli poet whose works were often sung by Arik Einstein, is the subject of the recent documentary "Chayav mel...

"The Muses of Bashevis Singer" is a documentary exploring Isaac Bashevis Singer's relationships with translators and women to solve his translation challenge...

The text explores the journey of talmudic prodigies like Harry Austryn Wolfson who turned to studying Spinoza, focusing on the Ethics and its influence. Wolf...

New York businessman Leon Black purchased a Daniel Bomberg Babylonian Talmud for $9.3 million at a recent Sothebys auction in New York, setting a new world r...

Dr. Aviva Tal, a Yiddish literature professor at Bar-Ilan University, delves into the little-known topic of Jewish criminal activities in Interwar Poland, hi...

OU Press is preparing several upcoming publications, including works focusing on Rabbi Soloveitchik's teachings. "The Concise Code of Jewish Law" aims to off...

This special Hanukkah-themed episode of Unorthodox celebrates the Festival of Lights with a focus on latkes, Adam Sandler's updated Hanukkah song, and discus...

In celebration of Woody Allen's 80th birthday, various outlets have created rankings of his movies, showcasing different perspectives on his filmography. The...

Dr. Dara Barnat highlights Walt Whitman's impact on Jewish-American poets as they navigate their dual identity. Whitman's universal message resonated with la...

Dr. Omri Asscher discusses the "adaptation" of Israeli literature for American Jewish audiences with host Gilad Halpern, focusing on how translators and edit...

Journalist and political scientist Elliot Jager discusses his book "The Pater: My Father, My Judaism, My Childlessness" with host Gilad Halpern, exploring th...

In the thirteenth episode of Unorthodox, Jewish guest Wayne Hoffman, executive editor of Tablet, discusses his latest novel "An Older Man," which follows Moe...

The excerpt portrays a young boy on a school trip to a Holocaust museum where he grapples with his personal connection to the Holocaust. The boy's defiance o...

In this episode of Unorthodox, hosts discuss topics from Amy Schumer's lucrative book deal and Ralph Lauren's career transition to Mahmoud Abbas's contentiou...

In this episode of Unorthodox, hosted by Mark Oppenheimer with Tablet staffers Stephanie Butnick and Liel Leibovitz, Amy Schumer's book deal, Ralph Lauren's ...

In episode 67 of TanakhCast, the focus is on a discussion of four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, spanning from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, emphasizing ...

In TanakhCast #66: The Spolia Opima Edition, a podcast series explores 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, progressing from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. Th...

Harvey Shapiro's posthumous poetry collection, edited by Norman Finkelstein, reflects on themes of distance, silence, and spiritual inquiry. Shapiro, a city ...

Bruno Schulz, a renowned writer and illustrator from pre-war Poland, met a tragic end during the Holocaust. Despite being recognized as a great stylist in hi...

The discussion revolves around various perspectives on King David in Jewish history and biblical literature. David is a prominent figure in the Hebrew Bible,...

"Letters to Vra" by Vladimir Nabokov, translated and edited by Olga Voronina and Brian Boyd, offers a window into the passionate and vulnerable side of Nabok...

The text talks about God's promise to David, anointing him from the lineage of Jesse, sustaining his authority through spreading praise globally, establishin...

John J. Clayton, a prolific writer known for his engaging novels and short stories, particularly in his recent collection "Many Seconds into the Future: Ten ...

Chana Bloch, renowned for her translations of Yehuda Amichai and others, shines in her own poetry as well. In her latest collection, themes of family, Jewish...

Renowned Israeli painter Yosl Bergner, son of prolific Yiddish poet Melekh Ravitch, is celebrated for his artistic talent and family legacy. Ravitch played a...

Yitskhok Berliner, a Modernist Yiddish poet born in Poland in 1899 and eventually moving to Mexico, is known for his evocative poems about the marginalized i...

Tami Ganeles Weiser is a multi-talented professional with a background in law and a passion for food. She is a writer, food anthropologist, culinary educator...

The text describes a reflection on favorite books, including works by Saul Bellow, Jeremy Bernstein, Moses of Narbonne, and Martin Buber, among others, that ...

The text discusses various letters in the Spring 2015 edition. It begins with Michael H. Traison praising David G. Roskies for recognizing Grayna Pawlak's co...

Philip Roth's novella "The Ghost Writer" features a discussion between the character Nathan Zuckerman and the writer E.I. Lonoff, resembling Bernard Malamud ...

Howard Jacobson's novel "J: A Novel" delves into a fictional world where a past atrocity, known as WHAT HAPPENED, is deliberately suppressed, akin to histori...

"The Hilltop" by Assaf Gavron is a novel that offers insight into contemporary Israeli society and politics through the portrayal of a small illegal settleme...

Egg creams are making a comeback, as highlighted by Kathleen Squires in the Wall Street Journal, despite not containing eggs or cream. The drink's revival is...

Dr. Adam Rovner's book "In the Shadow of Zion: Promised Lands before Israel" explores the unsuccessful attempts to establish Jewish political entities in the...

The new books from OU Press offer exciting insights into Jewish texts. Rabbi Ari D. Kahn's Echoes of Eden series, now complete with Echoes of Sinai, explores...

In each biweekly episode of TanakhCast, the hosts dissect and explore four chapters of the Tanakh, spanning from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, leading to a compre...

Staffers at Tablet delve into various topics such as legal battles between Jewish dating apps, a crowd-funded campaign to reelect Canada's Jewish prime minis...

Prof. Yosef Toby discusses Judeo-Arabic literature in Tunisia, highlighting the cultural richness of Tunisian Jews during a golden age and their struggle bet...

In episode 63 of TanakhCast, the discussion revolves around the "Biblical Bechdel Test," a measure to see if the Tanakh passes a similar test to modern media...

The text discusses the significance of initials in E.L. Doctorow's name, revealing that the "E" stands for Edgar, honoring Edgar Allan Poe, a favorite writer...

"Dancing on Tisha B'Av" by Lev Raphael is a collection of short stories intertwining Jewish and gay themes. The title story delves into the experiences of Br...

TanakhCast #62 discusses the theme of parental denial as portrayed in the Tanakh. The podcast examines 4 chapters from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, highlighting ...

The editors of Tablet Magazine have launched a new podcast, offering listeners an initial opportunity to explore their latest audio content.