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Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast: The Taxonomy of Endings Edition! 18 Aug 2014
"TanakhCast: The Taxonomy of Endings Edition" is a podcast that delves into the Tanakh, covering 4 chapters every two weeks from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The...
18 Aug 2014
Tablet The Best Writing Advice Judy Blume Ever Got 8 Aug 2014
Beloved author Judy Blume, known for her groundbreaking young adult novels, is currently working on a new adult novel set to publish in 2015. Amid the stress...
8 Aug 2014
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast: The I’ma Get Medieval on Your Ass Edition! 4 Aug 2014
TanakhCast is a podcast that delves into the Tanakh, examining 4 chapters at a time from Genesis to 2 Chronicles every two weeks. The podcast takes a thought...
4 Aug 2014
Tablet Henry Roth Slept With His Sister and His Cousin 30 Jul 2014
Henry Roth's literary journey is characterized by extreme highs and lows. After the success of his debut novel "Call It Sleep," he fell into obscurity for de...
30 Jul 2014
Jewish Review of Books Publishing Godliness: The Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Other Revolution 16 Jul 2014
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson's role as an editor and publisher in spreading Hasidic teachings through the Chabad publishing house, Kehot, has been overlo...
16 Jul 2014
Tablet Judy Blume is Publishing a Novel for Adults 25 Jun 2014
Beloved author Judy Blume is set to release a new novel for adults, her first in 16 years since Summer Sisters. The book, still untitled, will focus on famil...
25 Jun 2014
Tablet The Lost Poems of Ka-Tzetnik 135633 25 Jun 2014
Yehiel Feiner, known as Ka-Tzetnik 135633, a survivor of Auschwitz, considered his writings as a chronicle of the horrors he experienced rather than literary...
25 Jun 2014
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast: The Moral Hazard Edition! 23 Jun 2014
The podcast TanakhCast focuses on discussing 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, exploring moral themes and complexities ...
23 Jun 2014
Jewish Review of Books The Jewbird 15 Jun 2014
Saul Bellow's eulogy for Bernard Malamud highlights their shared immigrant backgrounds and American experiences, despite differing literary success. While Be...
15 Jun 2014
Jewish Review of Books Haim Gouri at 90 15 Jun 2014
Haim Gouri, a prominent Israeli poet, celebrated his 90th birthday last year, with a gala event in Tel Aviv, his birth city, despite living in Jerusalem. Gou...
15 Jun 2014
Jewish Review of Books I’m Still Here 15 Jun 2014
"In the Illuminated Dark" is a collection of poetry by Israeli poet Tuvia Ruebner, dedicated to his sister who perished in the Holocaust. Ruebner's work refl...
15 Jun 2014
Tablet The 13 Worst Jewish Fathers in Literature, From Abraham to Mr. Portnoy 12 Jun 2014
The article outlines the portrayal of Jewish fathers in literature, highlighting 13 problematic examples spanning biblical figures like Abraham and Jacob to ...
12 Jun 2014
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast: The Piece of My Heart Edition! 5 Jun 2014
"TanakhCast" is a podcast that delves into the Tanakh every two weeks, exploring 4 chapters at a time from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, in a deep and reflective ...
5 Jun 2014
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast: The Literary Terms-A-Plenty Edition! 28 Apr 2014
In the podcast TanakhCast, the host explores and discusses four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, focusing on literary an...
28 Apr 2014
Tablet The Jewish Poet Who Slept in Hitler’s Bedroom 25 Apr 2014
Renowned poet Jerome Rothenberg recounted the tale of staying in a hotel suite in Poland in 1988 that had once belonged to Hitler, complete with a balcony fr...
25 Apr 2014
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast: The Paradox and Scale Edition! 14 Apr 2014
"TanakhCast: The Paradox and Scale Edition" is a podcast that delves into the Tanakh, the Hebrew Bible, exploring and discussing four chapters at a time from...
14 Apr 2014
Tablet Jugglers, Acrobats, a Magnificent Temple—and Notably No Political Strife 1 Apr 2014
The Talmudic text explores the nostalgia and celebration surrounding the temple practices, specifically focusing on the Ceremony of the Drawing of the Water ...
1 Apr 2014
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast: The Bleep-Disturbing Question Edition 28 Mar 2014
TanakhCast is a podcast that delves into the Tanakh, exploring 4 chapters every two weeks from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The podcast invites listeners to refl...
28 Mar 2014
Tablet ‘Fungus’: Who’s to Blame When Bad Things Happen to Good Characters? 26 Mar 2014
The text explores the idea of responsibility in storytelling, highlighting how authors shape the fates of their characters. A series of interconnected events...
26 Mar 2014
Tablet Reading Maimonides With Sherwin B. Nuland 25 Mar 2014
Sherwin B. Nuland, a prominent surgeon and writer, advocated for demystifying death to make it less frightening, believing that the quest for a dignified dea...
25 Mar 2014
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast: The Madness? This is South Park Edition! 27 Feb 2014
"TanakhCast: The Madness? This is South Park Edition!" is a podcast that explores and discusses four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning from G...
27 Feb 2014
Tablet ‘Too Holy To Print’: The Forbidden Books of Jewish Magic 27 Feb 2014
In the world of Jewish magic, the publication and distribution of mystical texts have been met with caution and regulation. A particular case involving the 1...
27 Feb 2014
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast: The Moshe Is Married to a Non-Jewish Black Woman Edition! 17 Feb 2014
The TanakhCast podcast examines 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, exploring from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The episode titled "The Moshe Is Married to...
17 Feb 2014
Tablet New Film Follows Hebrew Bible Quiz Hopefuls 7 Feb 2014
"Bible Kings" is a new documentary film following adults from around the world as they prepare for the Chidon HaTanakh, the International Bible Contest. Dire...
7 Feb 2014
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast: The Everything Old is New Again Edition! 3 Feb 2014
The TanakhCast podcast explores and reflects on four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis and continuing through to 2 Chronicles. Li...
3 Feb 2014
Tablet Bergen-Belsen Diary, 1945 27 Jan 2014
The Bergen-Belsen Diary of Chava Rosenfarb offers a poignant glimpse into the immediate post-liberation experiences of Holocaust survivors. Written at the Be...
27 Jan 2014
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast: The Six-Thirteen-Six-Point-Nine Edition! 13 Jan 2014
TanakhCast is a podcast that explores the Tanakh, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, examining 4 chapters every two weeks. It invites listeners to engage...
13 Jan 2014
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast: The Mortgage Backed Securities Edition! 30 Dec 2013
"TanakhCast: The Mortgage Backed Securities Edition" is a podcast that delves into the Tanakh, exploring and discussing four chapters every two weeks from Ge...
30 Dec 2013
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast: The Who Moved My Kodashim Edition! 18 Dec 2013
"TanakhCast" is a podcast that delves into the Tanakh by discussing four chapters every two weeks, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. This journey through the Heb...
18 Dec 2013
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast: The Uncle and Aunt Flow Edition! 25 Nov 2013
TanakhCast is a podcast that delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concluding with 2 Chronicles. Th...
25 Nov 2013
Jewish Review of Books Kafka at Bedtime 25 Nov 2013
"Kafka at Bedtime" discusses two recent works based on the writings of Franz Kafka. The first, "Philosophy and Kafka," is a collection of essays exploring Ka...
25 Nov 2013
Jewish Review of Books Riding Leviathan: A New Wave of Israeli Genre Fiction 25 Nov 2013
Israeli genre fiction is experiencing a resurgence as demonstrated by the recent Geffen Prize shortlist featuring novels with themes like Rabbinic conspiraci...
25 Nov 2013
Tablet The Best Jewish Children’s Books of 2013 21 Nov 2013
The article highlights some of the best Jewish children's books from 2013, focusing on engaging reads rather than purely educational ones. Some featured book...
21 Nov 2013
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast: The Big Doughnuts and Fish Edition! 14 Nov 2013
"TanakhCast" is a podcast that explores the Tanakh, the Hebrew Bible, by discussing four chapters every two weeks from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The podcast d...
14 Nov 2013
Tablet Watch the Surreal Trailer for ‘Noah’ 14 Nov 2013
The article discusses the surreal trailer for Darren Aronofsky's film "Noah," featuring Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Emma Watson, and Anthony Hopkins. A...
14 Nov 2013
Tablet My Favorite Anti-Semite: Frank Norris and the Most Horrifying Jew in American Literature 24 Oct 2013
The article focuses on the character Zerkow from Frank Norris' novel and its film adaptation, "Greed." Zerkow, a Jewish character, is depicted in a stereotyp...
24 Oct 2013
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast: The Real Feelings in Empire Strikes Back Edition! 17 Oct 2013
The TanakhCast podcast explores and reflects on 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, covering a range from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. Listeners are encour...
17 Oct 2013
Tablet The Love Affair Between American Presidents and Jewish Artists, and Why It May Be Over 2 Oct 2013
American presidents have had a long history of interacting with Jewish artists, from President Monroe attending a play by Jewish playwright Isaac Harby in 18...
2 Oct 2013
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast: The Lux et Veritas Edition! 18 Sep 2013
'Lux et Veritas' is a podcast-style discussion that delves into the Tanakh, covering 4 chapters every two weeks from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The hosts engag...
18 Sep 2013
Tablet Commentary, Rashi (11th c.) 17 Sep 2013
Rashi, a prominent Jewish commentator who lived in the 11th century, is widely regarded as the greatest Jewish commentator of all time. He provided interpret...
17 Sep 2013
Tablet Without Feathers, Woody Allen (1975) 17 Sep 2013
"Without Feathers" by Woody Allen (1975) features stories that resemble Saturday Night Live sketches with one-joke concepts like "The Whore of Mensa" that ar...
17 Sep 2013
Tablet On Photography, Susan Sontag (1977) 17 Sep 2013
Susan Sontag's 1977 essay collection "On Photography" remains eerily prescient, especially in today's world where everything seems to culminate in a photogra...
17 Sep 2013
Tablet Ulysses, James Joyce (1922) 17 Sep 2013
In James Joyce's "Ulysses," the protagonist Leopold Bloom, a Jew, embodies a modern-day Odysseus on a wandering journey. Bloom's Jewishness is subtly woven i...
17 Sep 2013
Tablet Dolly City, Orly Castel-Bloom (1992) 17 Sep 2013
Orly Castel-Bloom's novel "Dolly City" presents a shocking and imaginative tale where madness is likened to a ripe orange being sent to Europe in Jaffa crate...
17 Sep 2013
Tablet Man Is Not Alone, Abraham Joshua Heschel (1951) 17 Sep 2013
"Man Is Not Alone" by Abraham Joshua Heschel, published in 1951, presents faith as a profound connection akin to the intimacy between lovers, where one repla...
17 Sep 2013
Tablet Auto-da-Fé, Elias Canetti (1935) 17 Sep 2013
"Auto-da-F" by Elias Canetti is a novel depicting the downfall of a sheltered intellectual who marries his cruel and uneducated housekeeper, leading to the d...
17 Sep 2013
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast: The Sheep-Diddling Zombie Fetus Edition! 10 Sep 2013
In the podcast TanakhCast, the host explores 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The host delves into the content of the ...
10 Sep 2013
Tanakh Cast headphones TanakhCast: The Ironically Everybody’s Amalek Edition! 2 Sep 2013
TanakhCast is a podcast that explores and reflects on 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, spanning from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The podcast takes a th...
2 Sep 2013
Jewish Review of Books Who Owns Margot? 29 Aug 2013
Jillian Cantor's novel "Margot" reimagines the life of Margot Frank, imagining what her life might have been if she had survived Bergen-Belsen. The novel por...
29 Aug 2013
Jewish Review of Books The Hunter 29 Aug 2013
James Salter, a prolific writer known for his spare war stories and magnum opus "All That Is," recounts his transformation from Jewish roots as Horowitz at W...
29 Aug 2013