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In Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg's book "Bewilderments: Reflections on the Book of Numbers," she delves into the often overlooked and laborious biblical text to u...

The poem "The Kid from the Haggadah" by El Lissitzky describes a scene at a market where a poor kid is bought by a father, setting the stage for a popular so...

Reuven Ben-Yosef, a poet who emigrated to Israel and changed his name from Robert Eliot Reiss, is remembered by his brother James through a collection of his...

Howard Jacobson explores the themes of literature, Jewish identity, and the character of Shylock in his works Zoo Time and Shylock Is My Name. Reflecting on ...

"Moods" by Yoel Hoffmann, translated by Peter Cole, delves into the profound impact and limitations of speech, portrayed through 191 interconnected fragments...

The discussion delves into the theme of resurrection in various contexts, drawing from T.S. Eliot's poetry, Christian beliefs, rabbinic Judaism, and a contem...

In TanakhCast #75, the hosts delve into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The episode acknowledges the vast co...

The OU Press recently released two significant works: "The Concise Code of Jewish Law," a practical guide to observing Shabbat and other halachic laws in a c...

Dr. Ariel Sheetrit, an expert on Arabic literature and language, leads a research group at the Van Leer Institute focused on examining Arabic narratives of m...

In episode #74 of TanakhCast, the focus is on exploring and reflecting on four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and culminating...

Despite ongoing speculation about Bernie Sanders' Jewish identity and his reluctance to explicitly mention it, especially in political contexts, there is a g...

TanakhCast #73 explores the Nakam Edition, delving into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The podcast encourages patienc...

Ann Goldstein, renowned for translating Elena Ferrante, discusses her monumental project of translating the complete works of Primo Levi. Levi, often pigeonh...

In TanakhCast #72: The Consent Edition, the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, exploring themes from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. This...

This episode of Unorthodox features guest Lizzie Skurnick, a word maven known for her book "That Should Be A Word" and founding Lizzie Skurnick Books. The po...

In episode 26 of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss Bloomberg, Bernie, and Trump, with Jewish guest Mark Seidenfeld from Scholastic sharing his experience picking...

In TanakhCast #71, the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, exploring various themes and narratives throughout the biblical text fro...

Herman Wouk recounts how encountering historian Raul Hilberg and his work "The Destruction of the European Jews" shaped his writing of novels like "The Winds...

TanakhCast #70 is an episode where the hosts explore and reflect on four chapters of the Tanakh, beginning with Genesis and concluding with 2 Chronicles. The...

The text is a satirical and self-reflective account of an Israeli boy's perspective on Israel, its history, culture, conflicts, and his family's experiences....

The text features two poems related to the Holocaust: "Jewish Cemetery (Prague)" by Ida Gramcko and "Poetics" by Jacqueline Goldberg. Gramcko's poem reflects...

Rep. Steve Israel, a prominent Democratic Congressman from Long Island, has announced his decision to retire from Congress after eight terms. Although he pla...

These two poems by an unknown author express themes of love, death, and the power of mourning. The first poem reflects on the idea of weeping and finding sti...

The text explores the journey of talmudic prodigies like Harry Austryn Wolfson who turned to studying Spinoza, focusing on the Ethics and its influence. Wolf...

Avraham Halfi, a lesser-known but influential Israeli poet whose works were often sung by Arik Einstein, is the subject of the recent documentary "Chayav mel...

Maya Arad, a prominent Hebrew writer living outside Israel, creates novels that focus on the lives of the professional class rather than the typical big issu...

"The Muses of Bashevis Singer" is a documentary exploring Isaac Bashevis Singer's relationships with translators and women to solve his translation challenge...

New York businessman Leon Black purchased a Daniel Bomberg Babylonian Talmud for $9.3 million at a recent Sothebys auction in New York, setting a new world r...

Dr. Aviva Tal, a Yiddish literature professor at Bar-Ilan University, delves into the little-known topic of Jewish criminal activities in Interwar Poland, hi...

OU Press is preparing several upcoming publications, including works focusing on Rabbi Soloveitchik's teachings. "The Concise Code of Jewish Law" aims to off...

This special Hanukkah-themed episode of Unorthodox celebrates the Festival of Lights with a focus on latkes, Adam Sandler's updated Hanukkah song, and discus...

In celebration of Woody Allen's 80th birthday, various outlets have created rankings of his movies, showcasing different perspectives on his filmography. The...

Dr. Dara Barnat highlights Walt Whitman's impact on Jewish-American poets as they navigate their dual identity. Whitman's universal message resonated with la...

Dr. Omri Asscher discusses the "adaptation" of Israeli literature for American Jewish audiences with host Gilad Halpern, focusing on how translators and edit...

Journalist and political scientist Elliot Jager discusses his book "The Pater: My Father, My Judaism, My Childlessness" with host Gilad Halpern, exploring th...

In the thirteenth episode of Unorthodox, Jewish guest Wayne Hoffman, executive editor of Tablet, discusses his latest novel "An Older Man," which follows Moe...

Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Geraldine Brooks discusses her novel "The Secret Chord," which explores the life of the biblical King David, drawing inspirat...

The excerpt portrays a young boy on a school trip to a Holocaust museum where he grapples with his personal connection to the Holocaust. The boy's defiance o...

In this episode of Unorthodox, hosts discuss topics from Amy Schumer's lucrative book deal and Ralph Lauren's career transition to Mahmoud Abbas's contentiou...

In this episode of Unorthodox, hosted by Mark Oppenheimer with Tablet staffers Stephanie Butnick and Liel Leibovitz, Amy Schumer's book deal, Ralph Lauren's ...

In episode 67 of TanakhCast, the focus is on a discussion of four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, spanning from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, emphasizing ...

In TanakhCast #66: The Spolia Opima Edition, a podcast series explores 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, progressing from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. Th...

Harvey Shapiro's posthumous poetry collection, edited by Norman Finkelstein, reflects on themes of distance, silence, and spiritual inquiry. Shapiro, a city ...

John J. Clayton, a prolific writer known for his engaging novels and short stories, particularly in his recent collection "Many Seconds into the Future: Ten ...

The discussion revolves around various perspectives on King David in Jewish history and biblical literature. David is a prominent figure in the Hebrew Bible,...

"Letters to Vra" by Vladimir Nabokov, translated and edited by Olga Voronina and Brian Boyd, offers a window into the passionate and vulnerable side of Nabok...

Bruno Schulz, a renowned writer and illustrator from pre-war Poland, met a tragic end during the Holocaust. Despite being recognized as a great stylist in hi...

Renowned Israeli painter Yosl Bergner, son of prolific Yiddish poet Melekh Ravitch, is celebrated for his artistic talent and family legacy. Ravitch played a...

Chana Bloch, renowned for her translations of Yehuda Amichai and others, shines in her own poetry as well. In her latest collection, themes of family, Jewish...

The text talks about God's promise to David, anointing him from the lineage of Jesse, sustaining his authority through spreading praise globally, establishin...