JL;DR

Gregor von Rezzori, a writer born in 1914 in Czernowitz, experienced the demise of the Hapsburg empire and became a refugee early in life, never able to retu...

Muriel Spark, a celebrated author, and icon, known for works like The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, explored human motivation with depth and humor. Born to a Je...

In TanakhCast #129, the focus is on exploring and discussing four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The podcast ...

"Poetry in America," a PBS program hosted by Harvard professor Elisa New, features discussions about poetry with celebrities like Shaquille O'Neal and musici...

In Barry Scott Wimpfheimer's book "The Talmud: A Biography," he explores various perspectives on the Talmud, showcasing feminist protest art by Andi Arnovitz...

Itzik Manger, a renowned Yiddish writer born in Romania, created joyful and delightful literature embodying the rich tradition of Yiddish culture. His work, ...

The text discusses the phenomenon of revolutionism among Russian intellectuals, particularly focusing on the love and veneration for revolution as an end in ...

Patrick Modiano, a French novelist and Nobel Prize winner, explores the themes of occupation and collaboration during World War II in his works, including "L...

Albert Memmi, a Tunisian writer, has gained both admiration and criticism for his commitment to telling the whole truth in his writings since the 1950s. With...

Israeli science fiction and fantasy novels such as Yoav Blum's "The Unswitchable" and Ofir Touch Gafla's "The Guests" delve into themes of identity and body-...

"Adam & Thomas" by Aharon Appelfeld is a poignant novel about two young boys left in a forest during the Holocaust, embodying themes of Jewish survival and r...

Sholem Yankev Abramovitsh, known as Mendele Mokher Seforim, is a key figure in modern Yiddish literature, often using his alter ego Mendele to critique Jewis...

The Yiddish press of the early 20th century was not immune to sensationalism, publishing stories of crime, sex, and violence that captivated readers despite ...

Jerome Rothenberg's groundbreaking anthology "Technicians of the Sacred" challenged the traditional Western idea of poetry by showcasing ancient and contempo...

Jonathan Freedland, writing as Sam Bourne, presents "To Kill the President," a political thriller critiquing a volatile, Trump-like president in a scenario w...

"The Tree of Life" by Chava Rosenfarb is a profound Yiddish-language trilogy set in the Lodz Ghetto during the Holocaust. The work introduces a diverse array...

Simone Somekh's novel "Wide Angle" follows the story of Orthodox Jewish photographer Ezra Kramer as he embarks on a journey to pursue his dreams and beliefs ...

In TanakhCast #125, a podcast series that explores the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible), four chapters are discussed in each episode, progressing from Genesis to 2 Chro...

"Rak Shnenu" by Elhanan Nir delves into the complexities of a Religious Zionist Israeli family, focusing on the Lehavi family in the Beerot settlement. The n...

David Grossman has been a pivotal figure in modern Hebrew literature, beginning with his influential work in radio, progressing to remarkable literary achiev...

Symphony Space in New York City celebrated Judy Blume with a star-studded event on Super Bowl Sunday, featuring readings and tributes from various celebritie...

An alt-right publication, The Unz Review, accused Jews of trying to indoctrinate American children through subversive children's books, referencing the dispr...

In episode 122 of Leaving the Nest, Tova Mirvis discusses her memoir, "The Book of Separation," detailing her choice to leave Modern Orthodox Judaism, a comm...

The controversy surrounding the children's alphabet book "P is for Palestine" at Book Culture on the Upper West Side highlights the clash between Jewish pare...

The text explores the correspondence between two lesser-known female writers, Zenia Larsson and Chava Rosenfarb, both survivors of the Holocaust who were bor...

"The Cross" by Lamed Shapiro is a powerful Yiddish story set in wide-open America, following a hobo whose life is marked by tragedy and violence from a bruta...

In TanakhCast #123, the discussion revolves around exploring and reflecting on 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concludin...

Journalist and author Mika Almog delves into her new collection of short stories in "Anticipation," focusing on ordinary yet compelling characters set in con...

Aharon Appelfeld, recently laid to rest in Jerusalem, was a distinguished Israeli novelist who never sought mass readership or public persona, yet had a prof...

In the novel "Eternal Life" by Dara Horn, the story revolves around Rachel, the mother of Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai, who becomes immortal after making a vow ...

In this episode of TanakhCast, the hosts explore 4 chapters of the Tanakh, delving into topics from Genesis to 2 Chronicles every two weeks. This ongoing ser...

In "Forest Dark" by Nicole Krauss, the novel delves into Jewish literary traditions by exploring themes of identity, biblical allegories, and a search for me...

The text explores a newly discovered poem by Yehuda Amichai and reflects on his unique poetic style that intertwines scientific and poetic perspectives. It r...

Romain Gary, a Lithuanian Jew who considered himself a quintessential Frenchman, led a remarkable life filled with self-invention and multiple personas. From...

"Eternal Life" by Dara Horn is a novel that imagines the story of Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai's mother, Rachel, who takes a vow at the Temple, granting her imm...

Roz Chast, a renowned cartoonist at the New Yorker, is known for her slice-of-life reflections on relationships, midlife crises, and New York urban living wi...

Joseph Roth, a talented yet troubled writer, is described as a mournful figure by Volker Weidermann in his book "Ostend." Roth, a prolific Austrian novelist ...

The Winter 2018 edition of "Letters" touches on various topics. Ben Rich discusses the use of the simile of seas and ink in the Quran and its potential origi...

Ruby Namdar's novel "The Ruined House" won the Sapir Prize in 2014, the first time awarded to a non-Israeli resident. Published in English in 2017, the novel...

The essay reflects on the author’s childhood discovery of Isaac Babel's works, which became the first Jewish language they could relate to, spurring thoughts...

"The Story of the Jews, Volume Two: Belonging, 1492-1900" by Simon Schama and "Et Hadashah (A New Age: Eighteenth-Century European Jewry, 1700-1750)" by Shmu...

TanakhCast #121 presents an ongoing podcast series where 4 chapters of the Tanakh are discussed every two weeks, covering material from Genesis to 2 Chronicl...

Paul Valéry's poem "La Jeune Parque" or "The Young Fate" from 1917 remains enigmatic even a century later, showcasing Valéry as the last of the Symbolists wi...

In "The Dark Circle" by Linda Grant, set in a 1950s London TB clinic, twin teenagers navigate the liminal space between recent collective death and impending...

Y.Y. Shvarts, a Yiddish poet, wrote the epic Yiddish poem "Kentoki" in the early 20th century, focusing on three generations of Jewish life in Kentucky, chal...

"Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins" challenges the idea of a singular, canonical Hanukkah story by introducing goblins and magical elements into the narrative...

Lorin Stein, a respected figure in the literary world who served as editor of The Paris Review, resigned amidst accusations of inappropriate relationships wi...

The list of the best Jewish children's books of 2017 showcases diversity, moving beyond Holocaust and shtetl narratives to present Jewish characters in vario...

In "The Book of Separation" by Tova Mirviss, the author recounts her departure from Orthodox Judaism and marriage, depicting her journey from religious obser...

"The Chosen" by Chaim Potok is a compelling novel about the friendship between two Jewish boys in Brooklyn during World War II. The book is praised for its d...