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Gary Shteyngart's novel "Lake Success" delves into the Trump era by exploring American wealth, political disconnection, and personal crises through its prota...

Unorthodox podcast celebrates its third anniversary with a special episode reflecting on memorable segments. Tablet editor-in-chief Alana Newhouse discusses ...

Emma Lazarus creatively captures the spirit of Rosh Hashanah 5643 in her poem, reflecting on the challenges faced by Eastern European Jews and the hope for a...

Literary critic Adam Kirsch discusses the Talmudic tractate Menachot, which deals with meal offerings in the Temple service. The text explores the importance...

The Saskatoon Circle gathering in Washington brings together people of all ages to learn and practice ancient living skills in a rural setting, emphasizing c...

This episode of Unorthodox features an interview with author Andre Aciman, discussing his Jewish heritage and the impact of his novel 'Call Me By Your Name,'...

This episode of Unorthodox features author Andre Aciman, known for his novel "Call Me By Your Name," discussing his life story and experiences, including lea...

The article discusses the significance of books in marking time periods and recommends three novels as beach reads for the summer. "Fear of Flying" by Erica ...

Joseph Lease, a poet and professor of writing and literature, discusses his latest book, "The Body Ghost," which showcases his unique and electrifying poetic...

Jody Rosen, a highly regarded writer and music critic with an extensive background in journalism, will be contributing a regular column to Tabletmagazine foc...

The text reflects on the parallel lives of the author's father, a doctor, and her literary idol, the renowned writer Philip Roth, drawing comparisons and con...

Rabbi Shai Held's two-volume work, "The Heart of Torah," comprises essays on Torah portions, exploring open-ended biblical narratives and themes like God's l...

The Library of Congress houses a remarkable collection of Jewish treasures, including Hebrew books with censor marks dating back over 500 years. The collecti...

In TanakhCast #136, the discussion focuses on delving into and reflecting on four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis and progressi...

Keith Gessen's novel "A Terrible Country" delves into the life of Andrei, a Russian-American academic returning to Moscow to care for his grandmother, explor...

The text, "Hollow Land" by Zohar Atkins, is part of a longer work focusing on the theme of mourning and data overload in today's society. The poem explores t...

Moyshe Nadir, a Yiddish writer and satirist, is gaining new popularity with his work being translated into English, including his acerbic comic play "Messiah...

Bernard Malamud's short story "The German Refugee" serves as a parable for the Jewish day of mourning, Tishah Be-Av, exploring themes of loss, suffering, and...

The writer reflects on how discovering the Jewish background of comic creators such as Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, and Stan Lee helped him embrace his heritag...

In episode 135 of TanakhCast, the discussion focuses on the power of words found in the Tanakh. Through a bi-weekly exploration of four chapters from Genesis...

At the 2018 AIS Conference, a plenary session featured a discussion on the Berkeley School's approach to Hebrew literature, aimed at expanding its study beyo...

At the 2018 AIS Conference, scholars Gilad Halpern, Prof. Chana Kronfeld, and Dr. Yael Segalovitz discussed methods to broaden the study of Hebrew literature...

Tablet has partnered with Artisan to release a series of books, including "The 100 Most Jewish Foods" featuring recipes, "The Unorthodox Haggadah" edited by ...

In TanakhCast episode #134 titled "The Rollicking Youngster Edition," the podcast delves into the Tanakh, exploring and discussing 4 chapters every two weeks...

In his book "A Rich Brew," Professor Shachar Pinsker explores how cafes played a significant role in shaping modern Jewish culture before World War II. From ...

Anshel Pfeffer explores the enduring reign of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his biography, highlighting Netanyahu's blend of intellect, populi...

The French publishing house Gallimard's decision to republish three anti-Semitic pamphlets by the controversial author Louis-Ferdinand Céline, known for his ...

Lon Werth, a Jewish writer and friend of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, hid in the French countryside during the Nazi invasion, chronicling the chaotic exodus in ...

Leopold Zunz, considered the founder of Jewish Studies, revolutionized the field by emphasizing historical context and incorporating non-Jewish sources. Desp...

In the discussion by Zohar Atkins on Korach, various interpretations of the biblical story are explored. Korach is likened to Moses' inner critic by Ibn Ezra...

Translator Jessica Cohen, who shared the 2017 Man Booker International Prize with David Grossman for translating "A Horse Walks into a Bar," discusses the co...

In TanakhCast episode #133, the host explores and reflects on different sections of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concluding with 2 ...

In this episode, the hosts introduce the podcast's first book club discussion featuring Israeli-born writer Ruby Namdar and his acclaimed book, "The Ruined H...

In episode 138 of People of the Book, Israeli-born writer Ruby Namdar discusses his novel "The Ruined House," exploring themes of madness through the charact...

In a special minisode following Philip Roth's death, a discussion on The Gist explored Roth's significance in literature and the Jewish canon, with Mark Oppe...

This episode of Unorthodox features a discussion about the literary legacy and complex Jewish identity of the late Philip Roth, exploring his influence on bo...

Philip Roth, a groundbreaking Jewish American writer, challenged and shaped the landscape of American Jewry through his controversial and thought-provoking n...

In September 2013, as preparations for the U.N. General Assembly week were underway, Philip Roth was set to be honored as a Commander of the Legion of Honor ...

The article reflects on the impact of Philip Roth's death on the Jewish American literary landscape, highlighting the significance of his works like "Portnoy...

The article discusses the legacy of the Jewish American author Philip Roth. It explores Roth's impact on American literature, his themes of Jewish identity a...

Philip Roth, known as the most secular of the late 20th-century American literary giants alongside Updike and Bellow, initially showed little interest in met...

Renowned writer Philip Roth was known for his blend of sophistication and spontaneity, embodying duality in his life and work as seen in his writing process ...

This article reflects on the transformative impact of Philip Roth on the author's identity as a Jewish American writer. Coming from a Jerusalem upbringing wh...

The episode of "Why why why!" discussed stories about Chutzpah from various speakers like Gwen Dreilinger, Mel Lidman, Alon Tal, Chavi Karkowsky, Judy Maltz,...

The Genesis Plays, a festival of five plays by the In[heir]itance Project at the 14th Street Y in Manhattan, reimagines Biblical characters and themes in a c...

In 1971, at the peak of his rock n roll fame, Lou Reed, known for his work with the Velvet Underground, surprised many by announcing his decision to shift fr...

In Isaac Babel's short story "Awakening," the narrator describes growing up in Odessa, a city obsessed with creating musical prodigies. Despite his father's ...

The essay explores the ambiguity and complexities found in Yehudah Halevi's popular poem Yom Shabbaton, focusing on the debate around different versions of t...

In TanakhCast #130, the discussion focuses on exploring and reflecting on 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concluding wit...

In this episode of "Unorthodox," topics discussed include Natalie Portman declining the 'Jewish Nobel Prize' in Israel and a Jewish artichoke controversy in ...