Mishpacha
Lie of the Land – Chapter 37
11 Jun 2025
Chapter 37 of "Lie of the Land" continues to unfold the complex narrative established by previous chapters. Serialized in Mishpacha Magazine, this installmen...
11 Jun 2025
Mishpacha
Lie of the Land – Chapter 36
11 Jun 2025
Chapter 36 of the series "Lie of the Land" in Mishpacha Magazine continues to weave a complex narrative that explores the intricacies of land dealings and in...
11 Jun 2025
New Voices
A New American Jewish Literature: Rejecting Nostalgia and ‘Authenticity’ for Reckoning and Reflection
9 Jun 2025
Misha Éanna Schaffner-Kargman calls for a reevaluation of American Jewish literature, urging a move away from nostalgia and rigid notions of authenticity. Th...
9 Jun 2025
Lehrhaus
Aggadah as Midrash Halakhah: Methodologies and Hiddush in the Tanur shel Akhnai Narrative
9 Jun 2025
The article by Dvir and Shalhevet Cahana explores the interplay between Aggadah and Halakhah in Talmudic literature, particularly through the narrative of Ta...
9 Jun 2025
JTA
Aaron Lansky built a home for 1.5 million Yiddish books. Now he’s handing over the keys.
8 Jun 2025
Aaron Lansky, founder of the Yiddish Book Center, is stepping down after four decades of preserving Yiddish literature and culture. Lansky began his mission ...
8 Jun 2025
Hadassah
A Queer Jewish Reading List
6 Jun 2025
In honor of Pride Month, Hadassah Magazine presents "A Queer Jewish Reading List," showcasing a diverse selection of literature that reflects queer Jewish ex...
6 Jun 2025
Hadassah
Review: ‘One Good Thing’
6 Jun 2025
In "One Good Thing," Georgia Hunter shifts her focus from her family's Holocaust experience in Poland to the plight of Italian Jews during World War II. Set ...
6 Jun 2025
Hadassah
Review: ‘Fagin the Thief’
6 Jun 2025
Allison Epstein's novel, "Fagin the Thief," offers a reimagining of the antisemitic character Fagin from Charles Dickens's "Oliver Twist," recasting him as J...
6 Jun 2025
Hadassah
Review: ‘Mazeltov’
6 Jun 2025
Mazeltov, the debut novel by Israeli Italian writer Eli Zuzovsky, offers a complex and nonlinear coming-of-age story centered on Adam Weizmann, an Israeli bo...
6 Jun 2025
JTA
19 Naomis, 0 nametags: What happened when a group of Naomis met in Prospect Park
5 Jun 2025
On a sunny Saturday in Prospect Park, 19 women named Naomi gathered for a unique book club meeting to discuss Naomi Klein's 2023 book "Doppelganger." The eve...
5 Jun 2025
Mishpacha
Lie of the Land – Chapter 30
3 Jun 2025
Chapter 30 of "Lie of the Land" continues the serialized narrative exploring intergenerational dynamics within a Jewish family as they navigate personal and ...
3 Jun 2025
Mishpacha
Lie of the Land – Chapter 27
3 Jun 2025
"Lie of the Land" Chapter 27, featured in Mishpacha Magazine, continues its exploration of the complexities facing a Jewish family as they navigate cultural ...
3 Jun 2025
Mishpacha
Lie of the Land – Chapter 26
3 Jun 2025
Chapter 26 of "Lie of the Land" in Mishpacha Magazine continues the engaging narrative that intricately portrays family dynamics and community life. Known fo...
3 Jun 2025
Mishpacha
Lie of the Land – Chapter 24
3 Jun 2025
"Lie of the Land Chapter 24" is a continuing part of a serialized story featured in Mishpacha Magazine. While details of Chapter 24's specific plot developme...
3 Jun 2025
Mishpacha
Lie of the Land – Chapter 23
3 Jun 2025
In Chapter 23 of "Lie of the Land," featured in Mishpacha Magazine, readers continue to explore themes of personal growth and community dynamics, likely with...
3 Jun 2025
Forward
In America, a German-Austrian novelist hears echoes of his father's life under Nazism
1 Jun 2025
Daniel Kehlmann's novel "The Director" explores themes of complicity and totalitarianism, drawing on his family's history under Nazi rule in Austria. The sto...
1 Jun 2025
Jewish Review of Books
The Return of Ruth
30 May 2025
Stuart Halpern explores the complex concept of 'return' in the Book of Ruth, focusing on the word "shuv," which typically implies a return to a previous plac...
30 May 2025
Lilith
Delving into a Family Tragedy
29 May 2025
Marty Ross-Dolan's memoir "Always There, Always Gone" delves into the lingering impact of a tragic family history, centered around the love and loss experien...
29 May 2025
Mishpacha
Lie of the Land – Chapter 20
28 May 2025
Chapter 20 of "Lie of the Land" continues to explore themes central to Jewish community life, possibly involving narratives or interpretations related to Jew...
28 May 2025
Mishpacha
Lie of the Land – Chapter 19
28 May 2025
Chapter 19 of 'Lie of the Land' continues the exploration of complex personal narratives intertwined with communal and familial identities, characteristic of...
28 May 2025
Mishpacha
Lie of the Land – Chapter 17
28 May 2025
"Lie of the Land Chapter 17" is a continuation of an ongoing story serialized in Mishpacha Magazine, likely delving into themes of community, family, or pers...
28 May 2025
Mishpacha
Lie of the Land – Chapter 14
28 May 2025
Chapter 14 of "Lie of the Land" continues to delve into the complexities of familial relationships set against the backdrop of traditional Jewish life. The n...
28 May 2025
Moment
Passing on Stories of Jewish Heritage, Culture and Identity with Richard Michelson and Amy E. Schwartz
23 May 2025
Richard Michelson, an acclaimed writer and poet, utilizes children's books to explore and impart Jewish culture, values, and history. His works cover a diver...
23 May 2025
MomentMag
Passing on Stories of Jewish Heritage, Culture and Identity w/ Richard Michelson and Amy E. Schwartz
23 May 2025
Award-winning author and poet Richard Michelson explores the transmission of Jewish heritage through literature, particularly children's books. In a discussi...
23 May 2025
Lehrhaus
How the Song of Deborah Utilizes the Blessings of Jacob: A Study in Rhetorical Intertextuality
22 May 2025
Michael Bernstein's study investigates the rhetorical intertextuality between the Song of Deborah in Judges 5 and the Blessings of Jacob in Genesis 49. Notic...
22 May 2025
JTA
Novel set in a war-torn Ukraine wins Sami Rohr prize for Jewish literature
21 May 2025
Sasha Vasilyuk's debut novel "Your Presence Is Mandatory," set against the backdrop of the 2014 Russian-Ukrainian war, has been awarded the 2025 Sami Rohr Pr...
21 May 2025
Lilith
Dying on Your Own Terms
21 May 2025
The Author, inspired by personal experience, explores profound themes of motherhood, terminal illness, and autonomy in her novel, "Unfinished Acts of Wild Cr...
21 May 2025
Mishpacha
Lie of the Land – Chapter 9
21 May 2025
Chapter 9 of "Lie of the Land" by Dasi in Mishpacha Magazine continues to delve into the intricate narratives weaving through the lives of Jewish communities...
21 May 2025
Mishpacha
Lie of the Land – Chapter 3
21 May 2025
"Lie of the Land Chapter 3" is a continuation of a serialized story in Mishpacha Magazine, exploring the complex relationships and challenges faced by Jewish...
21 May 2025
Mishpacha
Lie of the Land: Chapter 1
19 May 2025
In the inaugural chapter of "Lie of the Land," an engaging serial published by Mishpacha Magazine, the story unfolds in a Jewish setting, weaving together el...
19 May 2025
Forward
A great Israeli author's searing reflection on Oct. 7 would be a must-read — if you could find it in English
17 May 2025
Dror Mishani's latest work, "The Ground Floor," diverges from his celebrated crime novels to offer a raw, journal-style reflection on the events following Oc...
17 May 2025
Hadassah
New Jewish Novels and Poetry From New Jersey to Texas
15 May 2025
Sandee Brawarsky reviews a collection of recent Jewish novels and poetry, highlighting diverse narratives reflecting Jewish experiences across time and place...
15 May 2025
Lehrhaus
A Twice Told Tale: Uncovering the Intertextuality of Historical Aggadot
15 May 2025
Moshe Isaacson explores the intertextuality of historical aggadot, demonstrating how these non-legal rabbinic tales from the Talmud often mirror biblical nar...
15 May 2025
Sapir
Jewish Masterpiece: A Guide for the Bedevilled
14 May 2025
Ben Hecht, a prominent Jewish American writer and Hollywood screenwriter, authored "A Guide for the Bedevilled" in 1943, capturing the tumult of the era with...
14 May 2025
Moment
Searching for Levy Hideo
13 May 2025
The article explores the unique life journey of Ian Levy, also known as Levy Hideo, an American Jew who became a celebrated Japanese novelist. Despite growin...
13 May 2025
Moment
The Power of Memory in Jewish Fiction —in celebration of the Moment-Karma Short Fiction Contest with Richard Zimler
9 May 2025
Memory is a vital element in Jewish fiction, serving as a crucial theme through which writers explore historical and personal narratives. At a Moment-Karma S...
9 May 2025
MomentMag
The Power of Memory in Jewish Fiction —in celebration of the Moment-Karma Short Fiction Contest
9 May 2025
Memory plays a vital role in Jewish storytelling, serving as both a bridge to the past and a tool for grappling with historical trauma. Authors Richard Zimle...
9 May 2025
Forward
Concert honoring Yiddish writer and editor Boris Sandler
9 May 2025
A concert was held in honor of Boris Sandler, a distinguished Yiddish writer and editor, recognizing his significant contributions to Yiddish literature. San...
9 May 2025
Forward
Trump's cuts are a war on Jewish literature, thought and history itself
6 May 2025
President Trump's budget proposal includes the elimination of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), ...
6 May 2025
Hadassah
Books on Motherhood in All Its Permutations
6 May 2025
Exploring the complex and multifaceted journey of motherhood, Judy Bolton-Fasman reviews three distinct books by Jewish women authors that delve into the emo...
6 May 2025
New Voices
New Translation: “Monolog in Pleynem Yidish”
6 May 2025
Andy Roshal explores the complexities of translating Aaron Zeitlin's monologue, "Monolog in Pleynem Yidish," which is written in a blend of Yiddish and Engli...
6 May 2025
Between The Lines
IMPORTANT: Here is your link to live Zoom interview with Yossi Klein Halevi
5 May 2025
Readers are invited to a live Zoom interview with Yossi Klein Halevi, facilitated by Gary Rosenblatt. Halevi, a respected Jerusalem-based journalist and best...
5 May 2025
Lilith
“The Words Come Through Me”: Alicia Ostriker on the Healing Power of Poetry
5 May 2025
Alicia Ostriker, the esteemed poet and longtime poetry editor for Lilith, discusses her latest collection, "The Holy and Broken Bliss," which addresses theme...
5 May 2025
Moment
Book Review | 1945 and Other Stories
2 May 2025
Susan Rubin Suleiman reviews "1945 and Other Stories" by Hungarian author Gábor T. Szántó, translated for an English audience and offering poignant, compact ...
2 May 2025
Hadassah
Guide to Jewish Literature – May/June 2025
1 May 2025
The latest edition of "Guide to Jewish Literature" for May/June 2025 presents a curated list of new publications and noteworthy works that delve into Jewish ...
1 May 2025
Lehrhaus
All of This Is Yours
30 Apr 2025
David Karpel's poem "All of This Is Yours" weaves together themes of biblical promise, heritage, and education, drawing inspiration from the story of Yaakov'...
30 Apr 2025
Tablet
David Horowitz, 1939-2025
30 Apr 2025
David Horowitz, a prominent figure in American literature and activism, is remembered for his transformation from a New Left icon to a leading conservative v...
30 Apr 2025
Jewish Table
Ruth Reichl's Berry Tart
29 Apr 2025
Leah Koenig shares her enriching experience interviewing renowned food writer Ruth Reichl about her latest book, "The Paris Novel." This literary journey inv...
29 Apr 2025
Tablet
Our Gilded Age
29 Apr 2025
David Mikics explores the literary reflections of the Gilded Age, a period marked by extreme economic inequality and rapid technological progress, through no...
29 Apr 2025
Kveller
‘We Were The Lucky Ones’ Author Georgia Hunter Tells an Incredible New Holocaust Tale
24 Apr 2025
Georgia Hunter's novel, originally a personal exploration of her Holocaust-surviving grandfather's past, became the acclaimed novel and TV show "We Were the ...
24 Apr 2025