Tablet
The Empty Apartment
30 May
After a reclusive man's passing, his meticulously emptied apartment stirs curiosity among neighbors. A stranger arrives, inheritor of the apartment, haunted ...
30 May
Jewish Chronicle
Book review: Sufferance ‘A book which haunts me’
29 May
"Sufferance" by Charles Pallister is a thought-provoking novel that challenges simplistic narratives about the Holocaust. The story revolves around a nameles...
29 May
Forward
A hauntingly bizarre musical upends Stephen Sondheim's signature maxim — here, everyone is alone
28 May
Dave Malloy's bold, innovative musical "Three Houses" presented at Signature Theatre explores lockdown-era isolation through a unique interpretation of The T...
28 May
Moment
Interview | Why An Atheist Wrote His Debut Novel About a Religious Family
24 May
Toby Lloyd, an atheist, wrote his novel "Fervor" about the Rosenthal family, a religious Jewish family, drawing from his own experiences and interactions wit...
24 May
Jewish Review of Books
On the Origins of Judaism: An Exchange
24 May
Malka Simkovich reviewed Yonatan Adler's book "The Origins of Judaism: An Archeological-Historical Reappraisal" in which Adler argues that Judaism, as we cur...
24 May
Jewish Chronicle
Book review: Reassessing Kafka 100 years on
23 May
On the 100th anniversary of Franz Kafka's death, new translations of his diaries by Ross Benjamin offer fresh perspectives on the iconic Jewish writer's life...
23 May
Hadassah
New Jewish Books to Kvell About
22 May
The article highlights several new Jewish books worth celebrating. "Lolita at Leonards of Great Neck and Other Stories" by Shira Dicker presents bold Jewish ...
22 May
Tablet
Replaying the Survival Game
22 May
"Replay: Past and Present" discusses Jordan Mechner's works, focusing on his 1997 game The Last Express featuring a Jewish character, Anna, and his graphic m...
22 May
Mishpacha
Picture This: Chapter 5
21 May
In Chapter 5 of "Picture This," Yonah Rosen reflects on marriage advice given at a celebration and struggles with his meticulous time management being disrup...
21 May
Hadassah
‘Goddess of Warsaw’ Turned It Girl
21 May
"The Goddess of Warsaw" by Lisa Barr is a captivating work of historical fiction following the story of Lena Browning, a Hollywood star with a past as Bina B...
21 May
Hadassah
‘The Scrolls of Deborah’
21 May
"The Scrolls of Deborah" by Esther Goldenberg is a feminist reimagining of biblical stories, focusing on matriarch Rebekah and her nursemaid Deborah. The nov...
21 May
Tablet
What Is an Editor?
21 May
An editor, as described by Joan Didion and Robert Gottlieb, plays a crucial yet ambiguous role in helping writers shape their ideas and achieve their goals. ...
21 May
Kveller
This Critically Acclaimed Show About Franz Kafka Is Coming to U.S. Audiences
20 May
The upcoming show "Kafka" on ChaiFlicks is a six-episode mini-series delving into the life of iconic Jewish author Franz Kafka. The series explores different...
20 May
Forward
Claire Messud did not realize she was writing such a prescient novel
20 May
Claire Messud's latest novel, "This Strange Eventful History," delves into a fictionalized account of her family's diaspora from Algeria to various corners o...
20 May
JTA
How Jessica Cohen became the go-to English translator of contemporary Israeli literature
20 May
Jessica Cohen has risen to prominence as the most sought-after Hebrew-to-English translator of contemporary Israeli literature. Fluent in both languages, Coh...
20 May
Kveller
17 Jewish Regency Romance Novels to Read if You Love ‘Bridgerton’
17 May
The article discusses 17 Jewish Regency romance novels that could be appealing to fans of Bridgerton. While Bridgerton lacks Jewish representation, these nov...
17 May
Jewish Chronicle
What to read next? Ask the Matzah Ball book club
16 May
Matzah Book Soup, run by Amanda Spivack and Lilli Leight, is a popular Jewish book club celebrating Jewish joy and pride through a diverse selection of books...
16 May
Jewish Chronicle
Yeehaw! Going west with a plate of iced buns
16 May
"The Legend of the Wild West Twins" is a high-energy adventure story set in a Wild West town inhabited by children, focusing on teamwork, feminist themes, an...
16 May
Forward
A high-quality Soviet Yiddish literary magazine is being digitized
16 May
Every issue of the Yiddish literary magazine Sovetish heymland, which ran from 1961 to 1991, is currently being digitized for the first time in history by an...
16 May
Jewish Chronicle
The Tattooist of Auschwitz is Holocaust entertainment for non-Jews
16 May
"The Tattooist of Auschwitz," a novel by Heather Morris, is criticized as Holocaust entertainment for non-Jews, offering a romanticized version of the Holoca...
16 May
Jewish Chronicle
This children’s author puts Israel centre stage – in a positive way
15 May
Erica Lyons, a children's author and history enthusiast, gained unexpected recognition for putting Israel in a positive light through her books. While her wo...
15 May
Jewish Chronicle
Cafe nostalgia: the coffeehouses that tell Europe’s story
15 May
The European cafe has been a hub for intellectuals and revolutionaries since the 17th century, with a strong historical tie between Jews and cafe culture hig...
15 May
Mishpacha
Picture This: Chapter 4
14 May
Chapter 4 of "Picture This" depicts Yonah and Estee setting up their home together. Yonah showcases his spatial skills while hanging curtains, reflecting on ...
14 May
Forward
Nathan Thrall won the Pulitzer because he writes with "feelings, and not with ink"
10 May
Nathan Thrall, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, wrote the book "A Day in the Life of Abed Salama," which offers a nuanced perspective on Palestinians living ...
10 May
Jewish Chronicle
The Etgar Quiz no 268
10 May
The Etgar Quiz covers various Jewish topics: a Nobel Prize-winning poet who escaped Nazi Germany (Nelly Sachs), a Chasidic Rebbe and university professor (Ra...
10 May
Jewish Chronicle
Recipe: Aubergine shawarma tray bake
10 May
This recipe offers a vegetarian twist on the classic Middle Eastern shawarma by using thinly sliced aubergine and sweet potatoes instead of meat. The dish is...
10 May
JTA
‘Is your fav author a zionist???’ A viral list reignites antisemitism fears in the literary world.
9 May
A viral Google Doc titled "Is your fav author a zionist?" has sparked concerns about antisemitism in the literary world, categorizing authors as Pro-Israel/Z...
9 May
Lilith
Bess Kalb Talks #Boymoms, Humor and Jewish Books
9 May
In a delightful and humorous interview, Bess Kalb discusses topics ranging from her children's book "Buffalo Fluffalo" to hosting the Jewish Book Council Awa...
9 May
Forward
Viral list classifies authors as Zionist, urging people not to read their work
9 May
A viral list circulating online categorizes authors based on their political views on Israel, labeling them as Zionist, pro-Palestinian, or neutral, with rec...
9 May
Lilith
A Century-Old Feminist Sephardi Novel Is Back–and It’s Awesome.
9 May
Blanche Bendahan, a lesser-known Sephardi Jewish writer, gained recognition with the translation of her first novel "Mazaltob," set in Tetouan, Morocco, at t...
9 May
Jewish Chronicle
Literary sorcerer focused on the instability of life
8 May
Paul Auster, a prominent Jewish-American writer who passed away in April, was known for his literary exploration of the instability of life through works lik...
8 May
Jewish Chronicle
Dance review: The Winter’s Tale: ‘A modern masterpiece’
8 May
Christopher Wheeldon's modern interpretation of Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" returns to the Royal Opera House a decade after its debut, offering a fresh...
8 May
Kveller
Actor Josh Gad Says His Grandparents’ Holocaust Story Feels More Relevant Than Ever
7 May
Jewish actor Josh Gad recently shared a moving post on Instagram about his grandparents' Holocaust story, emphasizing the importance of remembering the past ...
7 May
Jewish Chronicle
What’s it like being an Irish Jew?
7 May
"Winter Sun" by Miki Lentin delves into the complex identity of being both Irish and Jewish, inspired by the author's father, Louis Lentin, who grappled with...
7 May
Forward
Palestinian journalists receive Pulitzer ‘special citation’ for coverage of Gaza war
6 May
Palestinian journalists Hind Khoudary and Anadolu Agency photographer Ali Jadallah received a special Pulitzer citation for their coverage of the Gaza war, w...
6 May
Hadassah
Jewish Mothers Past, Present and Biblical
6 May
The article "Jewish Mothers Past, Present and Biblical" likely discusses the role and characteristics of Jewish mothers throughout history, in contemporary t...
6 May
Lehrhaus
“Filling In” and “The Poet of Auschwitz?”
5 May
"Temima Weissmann reflects on the fragments of memory and history in the poems 'Filling In' and 'The Poet of Auschwitz?' In 'Filling In,' she evokes the stru...
5 May
Forward
An inspiring video honoring the Warsaw Ghetto fighters
5 May
Descendants of Holocaust survivors gathered in New York City's Riverside Park on April 19 to honor the Warsaw Ghetto fighters and the six million Jews killed...
5 May
Forward
How Jewish literature and activism shaped the work of Paul Auster
2 May
Paul Auster, a celebrated author who recently passed away, was heavily influenced by Jewish literature and family heritage throughout his works, drawing insp...
2 May
The Free Press
‘Small Talk’ with David Sedaris
2 May
In a departure from the usual serious topics dominating the news, this article highlights a conversation with humorist David Sedaris, known for popular books...
2 May
Jewish Chronicle
The Tattooist of Auschwitz review: ‘We see the brutality and the desperation’
1 May
"The Tattooist of Auschwitz" is a television adaptation based on a bestselling novel by Heather Morris, portraying the life of Lale Sokolov, a tattooist at A...
1 May
Hadassah
Guide to Jewish Literature – May/June 2024
1 May
The May/June 2024 edition of Hadassah Magazine features a guide to Jewish literature. It highlights various works within the Jewish literary world during tha...
1 May
Lilith
Fiction: Dayan
1 May
The story "Dayan" is a poignant tale set in a desert village where an elderly woman named Dayan prepares her daughter Malka and grandchildren for an unknown ...
1 May
JTA
Jewish novelist Paul Auster, bard of Brooklyn, dies at 77
1 May
Jewish novelist Paul Auster, known for works like the New York Trilogy and contributions as a filmmaker, passed away at 77 due to lung cancer. Raised in a Je...
1 May
Forward
Paul Auster, who wrote himself into his bestselling work, dies at 77
1 May
Renowned writer Paul Auster, known for his innovative blend of form, genre, and autofiction, passed away at the age of 77 due to complications from lung canc...
1 May
Tablet
Women in Chains
1 May
"Three Yiddish Plays by Women: Female Jewish Perspectives, 1880-1920," curated by historian Alyssa Quint, introduces three plays highlighting themes of repro...
1 May
Forward
How Maurice Sendak’s Jewishness shaped ‘Where the Wild Things Are’
30 Apr
Maurice Sendak's Jewish identity significantly influenced his work, particularly evident in his iconic book "Where the Wild Things Are." The Yiddish phrase "...
30 Apr
Forward
How a Jewish son of Prague became a 101-year-old historian of human ideals
30 Apr
Peter Demetz, a Czech-born Jewish historian who passed away at 101, delved into the complex history of Prague, highlighting the conflicts between German and ...
30 Apr
Israel: State of a Nation
Douglas Murray: They're Responsible For Their Actions
30 Apr
The video features Douglas Murray discussing the concept of responsibility for one's actions, possibly in relation to Israel or another geopolitical issue.
30 Apr
JTA
Jerome Rothenberg, Bronx-born poet whose ‘ethnopoetics’ inspired scholars and rock stars, dies at 92
29 Apr
Jerome Rothenberg, a renowned poet who hailed from the Bronx and delved into the poetry and traditions of non-Western cultures, passed away at 92 in Californ...
29 Apr