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The relationship between Jewish writers Saul Bellow and Bette Howland is explored in this text that delves into their deep emotional connection, marked by th...

Ken Krimstein, an illustrator and graphic novelist, talks about his new book "The Three Escapes of Hannah Arendt: A Tyranny of Truth" in an episode of the Te...

Ken Krimstein, an illustrator and graphic novelist, talks about his new book "The Three Escapes of Hannah Arendt: A Tyranny of Truth" on the Tel Aviv Review....

The text delves into the concept of the leviathan, exploring its rich meanings in English literature and its origins in Hebrew biblical texts. It discusses h...

Philip Roth's novel "Portnoy's Complaint" celebrates its 50th anniversary, unveiling a tale of Alexander Portnoy, a Jewish man grappling with his identity an...

Herman Wouk, a Jewish writer and observant Jew, has left a profound impact on the author's development as a reader and educator. Through Wouk's meticulous at...

In episode 159 of TanakhCast, the focus is on exploring the literary devices found in the Tanakh. The podcast delves into four chapters of the Tanakh every t...

Herman Wouk, a celebrated but often overlooked Jewish American author, injected Jewish themes into postwar American literature in an innovative yet understat...

The article discusses the recent surge in Anne Frank-related children's literature and adult fiction, including books like "The Cat Who Lived with Anne Frank...

In this episode of The Book of Schmutz, the hosts interview Jackie Hoffman, who plays Yenta in a Yiddish production of Fiddler on the Roof, and Motl Didner, ...

The ownership of Franz Kafka's papers is a complex and Kafkaesque issue, with Israel, a German archive, and a lady in Tel Aviv all claiming ownership. This s...

The ownership of Franz Kafka's papers is a complex and Kafka-esque tale involving Israel, a German archive, and an old lady in Tel Aviv. Benjamin Balint's bo...

Judith Viorst, author of children's books like "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day," discusses her new poetry collection on aging, "...

In this episode, Judith Viorst discusses her new poetry collection that explores the humorous aspects of growing older, while Edward Lee examines America's c...

Shakespeare's character Shylock in "The Merchant of Venice" has sparked scholarly debate about his identity and symbolism. Despite being perceived as a stere...

In episode #157 of TanakhCast, the host delves into discussing and reflecting on four chapters from the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis and mov...

Robert Alter's work in translating the Hebrew Bible is explored in Raphael Magarik's discussion, highlighting Alter's efforts to humanize and secularize the ...

The Yiddish typewriting manual "Praktishe metode far der yidisher shrayb-mashin" by Tobias Jonas, published in 1929, aimed to teach touch-typing in Yiddish t...

In a post-Passover episode of "In the Bag," Jewish guests Rebecca Minkoff and Moriel Rothman-Zecher share their stories, with Minkoff discussing her fashion ...

The text discusses the beauty and significance of Yiddish poetry, focusing on recent musical projects that bring Yiddish poems to life. It highlights compose...

Contemporary Jewish poet Yehoshua November explores the connection between poetry, mysticism, and intimacy, delving into the symbolism of The Song of Songs a...

Jerome Charyn, a prolific and diverse novelist residing in New York, has explored a wide range of historical and literary subjects in his over 50 books, whic...

The Szyk Haggadah is a renowned illuminated Haggadah created by Polish-Jewish artist Arthur Szyk during World War II. This unique version of the Passover Hag...

Peter S. Beagle, a celebrated American Jewish writer turning 80, is renowned for the fantasy classic "The Last Unicorn." While Beagle initially didn't intend...

In TanakhCast #155: The Idioms Edition, the podcast takes a closer look at the Tanakh by exploring and reflecting on four chapters every two weeks, from Gene...

Ilya Kaminsky's poetry collection "Deaf Republic" is a sacred text of the Russian Jewish experience, exploring themes of war, humanity, and resistance in a s...

"Cat Person" by Kristen Roupenian explores modern relationships and sexual dynamics, focusing on a young woman named Margot and her awkward encounter with Ro...

The Book of Judges features unconventional heroes and detailed battle scenes, with a recurring cycle of sin, oppression, divine intervention, and deliverance...

In TanakhCast #154: The Own-Goal Edition, the podcast delves into the Tanakh, exploring 4 chapters in each episode from Genesis to 2 Chronicles on a bi-weekl...

The video explores David's fixation on waging war to take over Jerusalem and build a Temple, while also touching on his past as a admired warrior and husband...

The text discusses various articles and responses published in the Spring 2019 edition of "Letters." It begins with a review of the film "Black Honey," dedic...

In Nathan Englander's novel "kaddish.com," the protagonist Larry struggles with religious observance and familial obligations. Seeking an alternative to reci...

The author of the text reflects on their early years in a Soviet Jewish household, disconnected from their Jewish heritage, but finding solace in Jewish lite...

"Quarried in Air" delves into the enigmatic and influential Jewish text Sefer Yeirah, also known as The Book of Creation, which explores the relationship bet...

Giorgio Bassani's "Memory Garden" centers around his novel "The Novel of Ferrara," a reflection on the Italian Jews' fate during Mussolini's rule and the Hol...

Harold Bloom, known for his devotion to Shakespeare and other literary giants, surprised many by declaring David Lindsay's 1920 fantasy novel, "A Voyage to A...

Adina Hoffman's biography "Some Kind of Genius" delves into the complex life of Ben Hecht, a multifaceted personality known as a playwright, journalist, and ...

"A Letter to Mama" by Isaac Bashevis Singer tells the story of Sam Metzger, who immigrated to America, built a successful life, but neglected to write to his...

Rabbi Pinchos Bodner, Rabbi Avraham Peretz Friedman, Rabbi Eliyahu Safran, and Rabbi Yitzchak Silberztl are highlighted in this collection of Jewish book rev...

The discussion in Megillah 14b about the eight prophets who descended from Rahab reveals a hidden message of hope and trust in God. These prophets, including...

Jules Feiffer, renowned for his contributions to graphic novels, has completed his noir series with the finale titled "The Ghost Script." In a shift from his...

In TanakhCast #153: The Give a Mouse a Cookie Edition, the podcast delves into the Tanakh, or Jewish Bible, examining 4 chapters every two weeks from Genesis...

In a podcast episode, hosts Eli Kowaz and Evan Gottesman explore the American perspective on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's campaign for reelection. They...

"Two highly praised novels of 2018, Dara Horn's 'Eternal Life' and Sarah Perry's 'Melmoth,' feature Jewish women born in ancient Judea who are still alive to...

On the podcast "Unorthodox," Christopher Noxon discusses his book "Good Trouble: Lessons from the Civil Rights Playbook," offering an illustrated history of ...

In TanakhCast #152, the podcast explores 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, covering a wide range of stories an...

In Zohar Atkins' poem "Blackbirds," the symbolism of blackbirds is used metaphorically to address issues of anti-blackbirdism and anti-Semitism, as well as t...

In each episode of TanakhCast, the hosts discuss four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and ending with 2 Chronicles. The podcas...

The text explores the claim that Abraham Lincoln may have had Jewish ancestry based on a story reported in the Hebrew newspaper Ha-Magid in the 1860s. The st...

In "Better Treyf Than Sorry," Adam Kirsch explores the Talmudic discussions in Chapter Three of Tractate Chullin regarding what renders an animal tereifa, or...