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TanakhCast #150 explores various metaphors found in the Tanakh across 4 chapters every two weeks, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, offering a deep dive...

Amélie Wen Zhao, an immigrant female author with a successful publishing deal for her debut young adult fiction trilogy, faced backlash from YA Twitter befor...

This article provides a recipe for "Polar Vortex Beef Borscht," a hearty dish perfect for cold weather, containing beef chuck, beets, potatoes, sunchokes, ca...

After the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, a reflection on H. Leyvik's Yiddish poem "The Wolf," written in 1920, becomes hauntingly relevant. The poem depicts ...

Erez Biton, a blind Hebrew poet born to Moroccan-Jewish parents, has made significant contributions to Israeli literature, particularly within the Mizrahi co...

This episode is a rebroadcast of a 2013 interview with renowned Israeli author Amos Oz, who passed away on December 28, 2018. In the discussion, Oz shares in...

Tablet released a podcast episode from 2013 featuring an interview with the late Jewish writer Amos Oz, conducted by Daniel Estrin. This episode was shared i...

"Jules Feiffer's American Follies" is a piece that offers a perspective on the current state of American society through the lens of a Jewish journalist. The...

Sholem Asch, a prominent Yiddish writer, stirred controversy with his Christian-themed novels, namely "The Nazarene" and "The Apostle," followed by "Mary." D...

The article highlights five recommended Christmas-themed books for Jewish kids to help them feel less left out during the holiday season. The selections incl...

The discussion delves into the tension between writers and their children, highlighted through anecdotes about Saul Bellow's family dynamics. Author Rivka Ga...

"Black Honey, The Life and Poetry of Avraham Sutzkever" is a documentary highlighting the story of Avraham Sutzkever, a prominent Yiddish poet who survived t...

Doron Rabinovici, an Israeli author living in Vienna, explores the complexities of Jewish identity in postwar Austria through his novels, essays, and politic...

The book "Lenin and Maimonides" explores the complex relationship between Judaism and Bolshevism through the lens of literature, history, and ideology. It de...

British playwright Harold Pinter, known for his groundbreaking works like "The Birthday Party" and "The Caretaker," expressed strong support for Israel despi...

Robert Alter, a scholar and critic, has undertaken the ambitious project of translating the Hebrew Bible with a focus on its literary artistry, accompanied b...

Talya Zax explores the persistent cultural fascination with imagining alternative narratives for Anne Frank, focusing on the trend where male authors depict ...

In TanakhCast episode 146, the discussion revolves around exploring 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, progressing from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The h...

The discussion centers on the tractate Hullin in the Talmud, which deals with the rules surrounding the slaughter of non-sacred animals for consumption. The ...

In 2018, there was a discussion about Jewish children's books, noting a lack of stand-out Jewish picture books but a rise in engaging older-kid books with Je...

The essay explores the concept of a halakhic dateline in Jewish law, questioning its necessity and discussing various historical and modern perspectives on i...

In episode 145 of TanakhCast, the focus is on exploring and discussing four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and ending with 2 ...

In the discussion of "Of Were-Owls and Wandering Jews," the text explores different works of literature with Jewish themes or characters. It delves into the ...

Chaim Potok's posthumous collection of plays offers insight into the struggles of mid-20th-century Jewish intellectuals balancing traditional Judaism with mo...

J.K. Rowling, writing as Robert Galbraith, challenges and redefines the thriller genre in "Lethal White," featuring detective Cormoran Strike and his associa...

In this episode, the Unorthodox team offers a lively mish-mosh of content, including a Cleveland live show recap, an interview with author Gary Shteyngart ab...

Zachary Leader's biography, "The Life of Saul Bellow: Love and Strife, 1965-2005," delves into the intense adoration and obsession that some fans, like Barne...

Idan Barir explores the plight of the Yazidis, a minority group in Iraqi Kurdistan who suffered at the hands of the Islamic State in 2014. This discussion is...

In "Halakhah: The Rabbinic Idea of Law," Professor Chaim Saiman offers a unique exploration of Halakhah's nature, steering clear of apologetics or criticism....

In his final work, "The Flame," Leonard Cohen delves into themes of mortality and artistic purpose, grappling with the urgency to give shape to the remaining...

In TanakhCast #142: The Eclipse of God Edition, the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, discussing passages from Genesis to 2 Chron...

Dr. Adam Rovner's book, "In the Shadow of Zion: Promised Lands Before Israel," delves into the lesser-known attempts to establish Jewish political entities i...

Dr. Adam Rovner, an expert in Jewish literature, discusses his book "In the Shadow of Zion: Promised Lands before Israel," exploring six unsuccessful attempt...

Benyamin Cohen, host of the podcast "Our Friend from Israel," shares his experience managing Albert Einstein's social media and discusses his book "My Jesus ...

Dovid Bergelson, a prominent Yiddish novelist loyal to the Soviet government, was executed by Stalin in 1952. His novel "The End of Everything" is considered...

Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein" draws heavily from Milton's "Paradise Lost" and Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's work, "The Lonely Man of Faith." The novel...

In a special edition of the Promised Podcast, they feature a conversation with writer Etgar Keret about his memoir "The Seven Good Years," led by Ilene Prush...

Jacob Siegel, a noted writer and editor, has joined Tablet as the editor of The Scroll. Siegel is known for his work in national security, protest politics, ...

Haim Beer, an Israeli author whose work emphasizes Jewish sources and themes, has a newly translated vignette published in Tablet, showcasing his unique lite...

In TanakhCast #140: The Hagiography Geography Edition, the podcast delves into the Tanakh, exploring and discussing four chapters every two weeks, spanning f...

"Not Our Kind" by Kitty Zeldis, reminiscent of Proust's work, is set in postwar America and follows a recent Jewish graduate who becomes a tutor for a wealth...

The text delves into the complex legal battle over Kafka's manuscripts and estate following the death of Esther Hoffe. The narrative explores the conflict be...

In "Tweets and Bellows," the discussion revolves around the importance of writing and literature in regaining control of narratives and accessing the deeper ...

Lionel Trilling, a prominent figure in American literary criticism, is explored through a selection of his letters in Adam Kirsch's book, shedding light on T...

The text discusses Saul Bellow's inspiration for his novella "The Bellarosa Connection," which was sparked by a story about Broadway impresario Billy Rose sa...

"Zot ani, Iowa" by Galit Dahan Carlibach is a dark comedy based on her residency at the University of Iowa, taking fictional liberties with her real-life exp...

"The Inquisitors Tale" by Adam Gidwitz is a children's book set in medieval France that features a young Jewish boy named Jacob among its main characters. Th...

Yehudah Ha-Levi's liturgical poem "Yashen, Al Teradam" serves as a powerful call to action for Jews during the High Holiday season, urging them to wake up, r...

Dr. Rachel Harris explores the portrayal of women in Israeli cinema in her book Warrior, Witches, Whores: Women in Israeli Cinema, discussing how these repre...

This piece by Sam Sussman analyzes the literary landscape following the events of September 11, 2001, and the subsequent Iraq War, pointing out the profound ...