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"Life on Sandpaper" by Yoram Kaniuk is a fictional memoir detailing the author's time in 1950s bohemian New York, filled with encounters with famous figures ...

In "A Curable Romantic" by Joseph Skibell, the novel delves into the life of Jakob Sammelsohn, an oculist in Vienna who encounters historical figures like Si...

Eliaz Cohen, an Israeli poet and Religious Zionist living in the West Bank, addresses the challenge faced by settler-artists in his work. His poems, focusing...

Meir Shalev's book "Beginnings" delves into the Hebrew Bible with the aim of encouraging readers to rediscover the original text and make fresh personal disc...

Vasily Grossman, a prominent Soviet writer, faced a tumultuous life shaped by Stalinism's repression, personal tragedies, and his dedication to depicting the...

Solomon Schechter's discovery of the Cairo Geniza in 1896, a collection of discarded Hebrew and Judeo-Arabic manuscripts from the Ben Ezra Synagogue, reveale...

Rabbi Nosson Scherman, an editor known for the ArtScroll Revolution, donated the Schottenstein Edition of the Talmud to the Library of Congress, revolutioniz...

The text discusses the challenges and intricacies of translating the works of Yiddish writer Chaim Grade, highlighting the need for knowledge of Yiddish, Eng...

"Saul Bellow: Letters," edited by Benjamin Taylor, offers an intimate look into Bellow's life and career, detailing the challenges he faced in his writing jo...

Lionel Trilling, a prominent Jewish intellectual, faced criticism for not depicting Jewish characters in his work, despite having Eastern European Jewish her...

The text discusses a tradition where pregnant women would bite off the tip of the etrog after Sukkot in a symbolic act tied to childbirth pains, stemming fro...

David Grossman's novel "To The End of The Land" is a powerful exploration of love, loss, and family bonds set against the backdrop of military conflict in Is...

The text discusses various perspectives on Franz Kafka and his works, challenging common perceptions and myths surrounding the author. It questions the idea ...

"The Cookbook Collector" by Goodman is a novel set during the late 1990s and early 2000s in California, intertwining themes of love, work, risk, and Jewish i...

The "Letters, Summer 2010" from the Jewish Review of Books features discussions on various topics. It includes praise for Dara Horn's article on Isaac Rosenf...

The text delves into a critique of Holocaust fiction through examples from novels like Anya Ulinich's "The Nurse and the Novelist" and Yann Martel's "Beatric...

In the essay "No Jewish Narnias: A Reply," the author discusses the absence of deeply Jewish fantasy literature comparable to the Christian-influenced works ...

"The Prophet's Wife" is a review of Milton Steinberg's works, particularly focusing on his novel "As a Driven Leaf" and his unfinished manuscript "The Prophe...

The Jewish Review of Books aims to fill a gap in thoughtful and accessible Jewish criticism and commentary amid an abundance of Jewish publications. The maga...

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Aharon Appelfeld's novel "Blooms of Darkness" explores the experiences of a Jewish child, Hugo, in war-torn Europe during the Holocaust. Drawing from his own...

The book "These Mountains: Selected Poems of Rivka Miriam" translated by Linda Zisquit showcases the disciplined and imagistic poetry of Rivka Miriam, a prod...

Michael Carasik has produced The Commentators' Bible series, focusing on Exodus and Leviticus, an ambitious project attempting to replicate the centuries-old...

The essay delves into the lack of prominent Jewish writers in the fantasy genre and explores the absence of profoundly Jewish works in modern fantasy akin to...

Rebecca Newberger Goldstein's novel, "36 Arguments for the Existence of God," follows psychology professor Cass Seltzer, who gains fame for debunking 36 reas...

Isaac Rosenfeld, a mid-century American Jewish intellectual known for his essays, novels, and cultural criticism, is explored in Steven Zipperstein's biograp...

The autobiography of Rabbi Jacob Emden, a sage and heresy-hunter in the 18th century, is highlighted in this text. Translated by Rabbi Jacob J. Schacter, the...

Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish New Year for trees, is a holiday celebrating nature, but unlike romantic poets like Wordsworth who revere nature for its own sake, Je...

Chava Rosenfarb, a prolific Yiddish poet and author, captures the human spirit amid the atrocities of the Holocaust through her poignant poetry. Born in Lodz...

The article discusses the life and work of Ed Lacy, a successful mystery writer known for his pulp fiction novels featuring big-breasted blondes and violent ...

Mitch Albom, a former member of Temple Beth Shalom's USY chapter, became a successful author after his early days as a musician in a band. Despite his Jewish...

Jerome Charyn's latest novel, "Under the Eye of God," weaves a thrilling narrative around Isaac Sidel, a former cop and New York mayor turned vice-president-...

Chava Rosenfarb's poem "There On The Other Side," written in the harsh winter of 1940 in the Lodz ghetto, offers a poignant reflection on freedom, hope, and ...

Yom Kippur, a holiday filled with reflections on mortality, often sees children hurried out of the Yizkor service by parents wanting to shield them from disc...

Yossi Huttler's poem "Rishon LeCheshbon" reflects on the significance of a bar mitzvah occurring during Succos, a time of accountability and introspection. T...

Yossi Huttler, author of Lakol Zman: A Poetical Journey Through The Jewish Year, reflects on his temporary sukkah as a rustic weeklong shelter, expressing re...

Paul Auster's latest book, "Winter Journal," delves into his personal history, covering themes of aging, death, and love, particularly focusing on his mother...

Simkha-Bunim Shayevitch, a talented but little-known Jewish writer, lived in Lodz ghetto during WWII. He found himself in dire circumstances, navigating a Ka...

Herman Melville, known for his novel Moby-Dick, faced disappointment and financial struggles in the aftermath of its poor reception. In 1857, Melville travel...

The article by Michael Moynihan details the deception of journalist Jonah Lehrer, focusing on his fabrications in the best-selling book 'Imagine: How Creativ...

The article discusses a critique of Roger Waters' The Wall concert by Liel Leibovitz, highlighting the idea that adolescence eventually comes to an end, refe...

Vassily Grossman, a Jewish writer recognized for his dissent against Stalin and Hitler's regimes, is portrayed in a new biography as someone who once adhered...

Jennifer Weiner, a prominent author in the chick lit genre, challenges the criticism and lack of recognition faced by female authors compared to their male c...

The text is a call to support truthful and open Jewish journalism by contributing to "The Mifgash." It emphasizes the importance of supporting journalism tha...

Susan Gubar, a feminist literary scholar battling ovarian cancer, challenges the idea that a diagnosis is a death sentence, emphasizing the importance of ada...

Vanessa Davis's latest book, Make Me a Woman, features comic strips that were originally published in Tablet Magazine, while her first collection of diary co...

The protagonist, grappling with his father's recent death, struggles with the decision to embark on a book tour instead of attending his father's headstone u...

Philip Levine, a celebrated poet known for portraying the blue-collar experience, reflects on his Jewish identity, ferocity in pursuing poetry, and influence...

After World War II, efforts were made to recover Jewish books stolen by Nazis, including those belonging to the Stoliner Hasidim community. Recent discoverie...

This article discusses three Jewish women who are finalists for the National Book Critic Circle's best autobiography award. Mira Bartók's book "The Memory Pa...