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Jewish Review of Books Why There Is No Jewish Narnia 27 Feb 2013
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...
27 Feb 2013
Jewish Review of Books Crumb’s Genesis 27 Feb 2013
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27 Feb 2013
Jewish Review of Books Appelfeld in Bloom 27 Feb 2013
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...
27 Feb 2013
Forward New Yiddish Dictionary Explores Intracacies of Language 19 Feb 2013
The Comprehensive Yiddish-English Dictionary, edited by Solon Beinfeld and Harry Bochner, is a groundbreaking addition to Yiddish-language education, offerin...
19 Feb 2013
Tablet Tu B’Shevat and the ‘Nature’ of Jews 25 Jan 2013
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...
25 Jan 2013
Tablet Holocaust Poetry, Saved Again 7 Jan 2013
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...
7 Jan 2013
Tablet Stranger Than Pulp Fiction 7 Jan 2013
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 ...
7 Jan 2013
Forward Dreaming of Arthur Schnitzler 24 Dec 2012
Arthur Schnitzler, a Viennese Jewish doctor and playwright born 150 years ago, is recognized for his candid examination of erotic impulses and acute psycholo...
24 Dec 2012
Tablet Mitch Albom Keeps Time 2 Nov 2012
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...
2 Nov 2012
Tablet Bond. Jew Bond. 24 Oct 2012
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-...
24 Oct 2012
Tablet Scroll Verse 5 Oct 2012
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 ...
5 Oct 2012
Tablet Don’t Fear the Reaper 25 Sep 2012
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...
25 Sep 2012
Jewish Action Rishon LeCheshbon 24 Sep 2012
Yossi Huttler's poem "Rishon LeCheshbon" reflects on the significance of a bar mitzvah occurring during Succos, a time of accountability and introspection. T...
24 Sep 2012
Jewish Action Guest Pass 24 Sep 2012
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...
24 Sep 2012
Forward Paul Auster Humanizes Dread in New Book 22 Sep 2012
Paul Auster's latest book, "Winter Journal," delves into his personal history, covering themes of aging, death, and love, particularly focusing on his mother...
22 Sep 2012
Tablet The Last Poet of Lodz 13 Sep 2012
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...
13 Sep 2012
Tablet Melville in Jerusalem 16 Aug 2012
Herman Melville, known for his novel Moby-Dick, faced disappointment and financial struggles in the aftermath of its poor reception. In 1857, Melville travel...
16 Aug 2012
Tablet Jonah Lehrer’s Deceptions 30 Jul 2012
The article by Michael Moynihan details the deception of journalist Jonah Lehrer, focusing on his fabrications in the best-selling book 'Imagine: How Creativ...
30 Jul 2012
Tablet The Best Part Is the End 13 Jul 2012
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...
13 Jul 2012
Forward No Straight Path From Dogma to Dissent 10 Jul 2012
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...
10 Jul 2012
Forward Nora Ephron Made Genius Look Easy 27 Jun 2012
Nora Ephron, cherished for her distinctive and witty voice, is remembered fondly following her untimely death. Known best for her work in films like "When Ha...
27 Jun 2012
Tablet Jennifer Weiner’s Shiksa Lit 25 Jun 2012
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...
25 Jun 2012
Tablet The Mifgash Begins 15 Jun 2012
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...
15 Jun 2012
Tablet Diagnosis Is Not Death 1 Jun 2012
Susan Gubar, a feminist literary scholar battling ovarian cancer, challenges the idea that a diagnosis is a death sentence, emphasizing the importance of ada...
1 Jun 2012
Tablet Can I Get an Amen? 1 Jun 2012
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...
1 Jun 2012
Tablet In My Father’s Footsteps 30 May 2012
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...
30 May 2012
Tablet Philip Levine, Fierce About Poetry 16 Apr 2012
Philip Levine, a celebrated poet known for portraying the blue-collar experience, reflects on his Jewish identity, ferocity in pursuing poetry, and influence...
16 Apr 2012
Jewish Review of Books The Lost Textual Treasures of a Hasidic Community 22 Mar 2012
After World War II, efforts were made to recover Jewish books stolen by Nazis, including those belonging to the Stoliner Hasidim community. Recent discoverie...
22 Mar 2012
Tablet Memory Palaces 8 Mar 2012
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...
8 Mar 2012
Tablet Herself Included 16 Feb 2012
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...
16 Feb 2012
Tablet Covered 21 Dec 2011
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...
21 Dec 2011
Tablet In the Rough 16 Dec 2011
Vanessa Davis' latest book, "Make Me a Woman," features comic strips originally seen in Tablet Magazine, while her first collection of diary comics, "Spaniel...
16 Dec 2011
Tablet Children’s Books 2011 15 Dec 2011
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...
15 Dec 2011
Tablet Bemusement Park 22 Nov 2011
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...
22 Nov 2011
Tablet Protocols 21 Nov 2011
Umberto Eco's novel, "The Prague Cemetery," explores the roots of modern antisemitism and the infamous Protocols of the Elders of Zion through a narrative in...
21 Nov 2011
Forward Why Vasily Grossman Still Matters 15 Nov 2011
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...
15 Nov 2011
Tablet Imaginary Homeland 28 Oct 2011
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...
28 Oct 2011
Tablet Counterlife 19 Sep 2011
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...
19 Sep 2011
Tablet How the Other Half Lives 19 Sep 2011
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...
19 Sep 2011
Jewish Action Diras Arai 16 Sep 2011
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...
16 Sep 2011
Tablet Two Strikes 4 Aug 2011
In the provocative essay "Two Strikes," Shalom Auslander proposes a hypothetical constitutional amendment allowing each adult in the United States to commit ...
4 Aug 2011
Tablet Homecoming 13 Jul 2011
"One Foot in America" by Yuri Suhl, a recently reissued immigrant novel, portrays the journey of Sol Kenner, an optimistic and determined immigrant navigatin...
13 Jul 2011
Tablet Politics and Poetry 26 May 2011
Stephen Marche explores the multifaceted political influence of William Shakespeare's works, which have historically served diverse ideological positions. Fr...
26 May 2011
Tablet Taste Test 3 May 2011
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...
3 May 2011
Tablet Paschal Lampoon 14 Apr 2011
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...
14 Apr 2011
Tablet Judy Blume: Still Awesome 31 Mar 2011
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...
31 Mar 2011
Tablet Rooted 29 Mar 2011
Jacqueline Osherow's poetry collection "Whitethorn" explores themes of aging, disappointment, Jewish identity, and spirituality. Osherow skillfully uses the ...
29 Mar 2011
Tablet The Pugilist 9 Mar 2011
The text discusses the relationship between the author and Norman Podhoretz, the editor of Commentary magazine, focusing on Podhoretz's controversial views o...
9 Mar 2011
Tablet The Socialist 8 Mar 2011
The text discusses the author's relationship with Irving Howe and their collaboration on Yiddish literature projects. Howe, a committed socialist, combined h...
8 Mar 2011
Tablet The Novelist 7 Mar 2011
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...
7 Mar 2011