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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...

The article reflects on Judy Blume's book "Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," which tells the story of a young Jewish girl in Miami Beach who fantasizes...

The text highlights nine books published in 2011 recommended for various individuals on your gift list: from Philip Schultz's memoir for parents of kids with...

Vanessa Davis' latest book, "Make Me a Woman," features comic strips originally seen in Tablet Magazine, while her first collection of diary comics, "Spaniel...

The text provides a list of recommended children's books for different age groups, ranging from picture books for very young readers introducing Yiddish word...

The author recounts a family trip to Disneyland Paris with humorous anecdotes and reflections. He describes trying to cheer up his son who was unenthusiastic...

Vasily Grossman's work, especially his 900-page novel "Life and Fate," remains relevant due to its significance as both literature and a historical account o...

Etgar Keret shares his journey of imagining and visiting his mother's homeland of Poland, where she grew up in Warsaw and survived the Holocaust. Despite his...

In a departure from the usual Jewish-centric content, Alice Gregory, a non-Jewish writer, shares her perspective on New York Jews in Tablet Magazine. She fir...

The text discusses the author's upbringing in a wealthy, secular California community with little connection to Jewish identity, but a strong attraction to J...

Yossi Huttler reflects on the concept of Diras Arai, the temporary dwelling, in Jewish tradition. He muses on the faith involved in residing within these imp...

In the provocative essay "Two Strikes," Shalom Auslander proposes a hypothetical constitutional amendment allowing each adult in the United States to commit ...

"One Foot in America" by Yuri Suhl, a recently reissued immigrant novel, portrays the journey of Sol Kenner, an optimistic and determined immigrant navigatin...

Stephen Marche explores the multifaceted political influence of William Shakespeare's works, which have historically served diverse ideological positions. Fr...

The article explores the idea of how one's favorite Jewish children's book reflects aspects of their personality. It encourages readers to reflect on their c...

From the 13th century onwards, a Jewish comedic tradition emerged of creating parodies of the Passover haggadah, intensifying in the 19th century with the ri...

Judy Blume, renowned for pioneering young adult fiction, shares her perspective on writing from both her adult and childlike self. She reflects on her charac...

Jacqueline Osherow's poetry collection "Whitethorn" explores themes of aging, disappointment, Jewish identity, and spirituality. Osherow skillfully uses the ...

The text discusses the relationship between the author and Norman Podhoretz, the editor of Commentary magazine, focusing on Podhoretz's controversial views o...

The text discusses the author's relationship with Irving Howe and their collaboration on Yiddish literature projects. Howe, a committed socialist, combined h...

Saul Bellow, a renowned novelist, left a profound message indicating the end of war before his passing in 2005. The relationship between the author and a fri...

Shalom Auslander explores various humorous hypothetical uprisings in his piece "The Fires Next Time." He satirically presents scenarios such as ultra-Orthodo...

In this humorous yet insightful piece, a writer grapples with self-doubt and anxiety about his writing skills. Feeling inadequate compared to other authors, ...

In "Excuses, Excuses," Shalom Auslander humorously portrays the busy and distracted life of a fictional editor who consistently avoids reading the manuscript...

The text is a satirical and darkly humorous depiction of various daily scenarios with a Jewish twist. It explores themes such as family, tradition, and the H...

The text delves into the concept of genius and inspiration through dreams, citing examples like the creation of music, writing, and poetry by famous figures ...

Saul Bellow's letters, showcased in the collection "Saul Bellow: Letters," offer insights into the famed writer's views and relationships throughout his life...

Robert Alter's translation of the Hebrew Bible into English aims to provide a more accurate and forceful version of the text, with a focus on the Wisdom Book...

Mario Vargas Llosa, the Peruvian Nobel laureate in Literature known for his sprawling novels and essays reflecting on Latin American life, has shown a deep i...

Howard Jacobson, a former table tennis player and acclaimed author, drew inspiration from his experiences in Manchester's Jewish community for his novel "The...

In a recent article on Tablet Magazine, topics discussed include an interview with Israeli opposition leader Tzipi Livni on politics and Israeli-Diaspora rel...

Ktonton, the Jewish "thumbelina," remains beloved by children like Maxie for his daring adventures and humorous escapades, as detailed in Sadie Rose Weilerst...

The American Library Association recently published a list of the ten most banned/challenged books, showing a shift in trends from the 1990s when Jewish auth...

In the late 19th century, the emergence of the Yiddish press shed light on the lives of average Jews, providing a contrast to the focus on elite intellectual...

Leah Koenig, a popular Jewish cookbook author, is interviewed about her process of creating and testing recipes for her upcoming cookbook, "The Hadassah Ever...

In Tablet Magazine, Sarah Marcus discusses the Mountain Jews living in Azerbaijan who ensure they always have a minyan. Holly Lebowitz Rossi reviews a graphi...

Schmitt's study delves into the Opusculum de conversione sua, a 12th-century text purportedly written by a converted Jew named Herman. Initially taken as a g...

The text explores the internal voices and external influences that can impact a writer's creative process, as seen through various personas representing self...

The text delves into the dynamics between Jewish fathers and sons, contrasting the prevailing stereotype of the Jewish mother with the elusive figure of the ...

Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein reviewed Rabbi Aharon Feldman's book "The Eye of the Storm" and engaged in a dialogue with Rabbi Feldman regarding their differing ...

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw a shift in Jewish literary circles, particularly in Yiddish poetry, as it gained popularity and began to be featur...

Emmy-winning comedy writer Rob Kutner, known for his work on The Daily Show and The Tonight Show, will be the guest advice columnist for The Forward's Bintel...

In a discussion of Jewish poetry, two prominent poets, Philip Levine and Hank Lazer, are compared. Levine, known for his clarity, tells real-life stories in ...

The author reflects on their father's secret struggle with AIDS and the impact it had on their family and personal life. Despite their father's dedication to...

S. An-sky, the Belarus-born polymath also known as Shloyme Zanvl Rappoport, is not just known for his famous 1914 play "The Dybbuk", but also for his vast ra...

The article discusses Banned Books Week, focusing on Jewish children's book authors whose works have faced censorship. It mentions Shel Silverstein's books b...

Norma Klein's novels, particularly "Beginners Love," delve into themes of Jewishness, sexuality, and identity among secular Jews in New York City. Klein's ch...

The novel "Azarel" by Hungarian novelist Karoly Pap portrays the internal struggles of an eight-year-old boy named Gyuri Azarel as he grapples with the stric...

"The Road into the Open" by Arthur Schnitzler, a novel published a century ago, delves into the struggles faced by Viennese Jews amidst rising anti-Semitism ...

In "Exit Ghost," the novel delves into the life of Nathan Zuckerman, a fictional alter ego of the 71-year-old novelist who grapples with impotence and incont...