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Naomi Seidman's book, "The Marriage Plot: Or, How Jews Fell in Love with Love, and with Literature," explores the historical shift in Jewish marriage practic...

In the Winter 2017 issue of "Letters," various topics are discussed by readers and responded to by authors. One reader praises a review of Cynthia Ozick's es...

The text discusses the nature of jokes, particularly in Jewish culture, contrasting the serenity advocated by Epicurus with the prevalent irony, skepticism, ...

Renowned biblical scholar Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg discusses Moses' life, including his speech impediment, highlighting him as a complex literary figure. Lin...

TanakhCast #95, titled "The Ad Hominem Edition," is part of a series where every two weeks, 4 chapters of the Tanakh, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, are explo...

In episode 70 of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss the Israeli Burger King's SufganiKing hamburger in a jelly donut, and interview Jason Diamond, author of "Sear...

A selection of the best Jewish children's books of 2016 offers engaging and culturally rich storytelling suitable for various age groups. Titles like "Hanukk...

"Shadal, Garca Mrquez, and the Stain of Honor" discusses the parallels between Gabriel Garca Mrquez’s novel "Chronicle of a Death Foretold" and biblical stor...

The Jewish Review of Books recently held its 2nd annual conference at Yeshiva University Museum, featuring engaging discussions between prominent readers and...

Yael Neeman's memoir "We Were the Future: A Memoir of the Kibbutz" depicts her upbringing in Kibbutz Yehiam, emphasizing the communal and immersive nature of...

Professor Carlo Ginzburg, a prominent historian, is in Israel for an event honoring his mother, author Natalia Ginzburg. In a discussion with Gilad Halpern, ...

The article discusses the Rabbinic attempt to remove the book of Kohelet from the Biblical canon, referencing a passage in Shabbat 30b. The text points out a...

Pinchas Hurwitz's "Sefer ha-Brit" was a widely influential Hebrew book that combined scientific knowledge and mystical ascent, promoting a universal ethics f...

In TanakhCast #89, the Secret Book of Kings Book Club discusses 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, following the text from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. Th...

In his piece "The Ballad of Cain and Adam," Ari Lamm reflects on the significance of Elul leading up to Rosh Hashanah. Drawing parallels between the Biblical...

"Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf" by Greg Wolfe and Howard McWilliam is a new picture book that has raised controversy for its portrayal of a Jewish family and the b...

Adam Kirsch's book "The People and the Books" explores the rich tapestry of Jewish literature from Moses to Sholem Aleichem, highlighting key figures like Di...

Primo Levi, a chemist and writer, is renowned for his Holocaust memoir "If This Is a Man," detailing his time in Auschwitz. His profound works cover a wide r...

In Jonathan Safran Foer's novel "Here I Am," the story follows the unraveling of a marriage between Jacob and Julia, marked by infidelity and a series of sho...

Mimi Sheraton fondly recalls her grandmother, a talented cook inspired by a Hungarian neighbor, renowned for her rich honey cake made with boiled honey. Sher...

In TanakhCast #88, the podcast reflects on and discusses four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, progressing from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, offering insi...

Lil Miss Hot Mess, a drag queen, is a beloved storyteller for children through Drag Queen Story Hour, an event that celebrates play, fierceness, and feminini...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts interview Willard Spiegelman, an English professor and author, who discusses fashion trends among college students a...

Dr. Rachel Back, an English literature lecturer at Oranim Academic College, explores the connection between poetry, education, and social progress in a confl...

The development of Israeli science fiction and fantasy has seen significant growth over the past decades, driven by the Israeli Society for Science Fiction a...

TanakhCast #85, titled "The Small Move Edition," is part of a series where every two weeks, the podcast delves into and discusses four chapters of the Tanakh...

The article celebrates Amazon's decision to open physical bookstores, linking it to the enduring value of tactile literary experiences and cultural tradition...

In episode 84 of TanakhCast, the podcast delves into the discussion of 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, progressing from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. Li...

Dr. Rachel Harris, an expert in Israeli literature and culture, discusses Israeli Western films with host Gilad Halpern, highlighting their ideological theme...

In TanakhCast episode #83, the podcast delves into the tales and legends of the Jewish folk edition of the Tanakh, examining and discussing 4 chapters from G...

Simone Zelitch explores the alarming parallels between Philip Roth's 2004 novel, "The Plot Against America," and the rise of Donald Trump in the political ar...

Israel, currently facing no immediate strategic threats, features a play adapted from David Grossman's novel "To the End of the Land," a pessimistic take on ...

Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate known for his activism and writings, passed away at the age of 87. Remembered by his friend Menachem Ros...

In episode 47 of Unorthodox, topics include connections at Kappa, challenges faced by dogs in Iran, and an original song by Jim Knable. Jewish guest Rebecca ...

In TanakhCast #82, the listener is invited to join a podcast series that explores and reflects on four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, moving from Ge...

"Nathan the Wise" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is a play that contrasts with Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice," presenting a philo-Semitic narrative refl...

Avraham ben Yizhak, also known as Abraham Sonne, was a renowned Jewish poet who introduced European modernism into Hebrew verse with his 12 influential poems...

The Inklings were a group of Christian writers, including J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, who met in the 1930s to 1950s to share writing, criticism, and conve...

In the summer of 1936, Ostend became a gathering place for a mix of real and fake intellectuals, many of them Jewish and including writers like Stefan Zweig ...

Actor and playwright Tom Bird presented a unique and powerful staged reading titled "Bearing Witness" on Holocaust Memorial Day in April, intertwining narrat...

Aram Abu Saleh, a student at Israel Arts and Science Academy, received an award for his essay discussing the 11th-century Islamic theologian and poet Abul 'A...

In TanakhCast episode #81, the focus is on speaking truth to power. The podcast explores 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and...

Prof. Russell Berman from Stanford University explains in a discussion with host Gilad Halpern the educational value of his undergraduate seminar "Zionism an...

Saul Bellow, the renowned writer, had a deep respect and admiration for Teddy Kollek, the former mayor of Jerusalem, whom he considered a captivating and inf...

In the TanakhCast #80 episode titled "The Truly Spectacular Edition," the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning from Genesi...

Dr. Aidan Beatty, an expert in Irish and Jewish nationalisms, highlights the similarities between Zionism and Irish nationalism in a discussion with host Gil...

This episode of Unorthodox features Rosie Schaap, Drink columnist for the New York Times Magazine, discussing the significance of bars beyond drinking and es...

The text discusses the American culture as a unique entity influenced by restlessness, risk-taking, and a sense of journeying rather than settling. It contra...

The writer reflects on their own lack of familiarity with "Where the Wild Things Are" from childhood, instead recalling Maurice Sendak's book "Pierre" about ...

Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote, likely came from a converso family, sparking discussions about Jewish themes in his work. While some speculate ab...