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Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's new book, "Reading the Constitution," is praised as a provocative analysis of his approach to interpreting the...

Elizabeth McCracken, the recent winner of the Wingate Prize, discusses her novel "The Hero of This Book" and its exploration of her Jewish mother's identity....

The author, a Kollel wife living in Israel, reflects on feeling caught in a "strange space in the middle" amid challenging times for Klal Yisrael. Despite wo...

The AJS Critical Sources Podcast, a new addition to the Adventures in Jewish Studies lineup, features Jewish studies scholars delving into significant source...

"The Rebels Clinic: The Revolutionary Lives of Frantz Fanon" by Adam Shatz delves into the remarkable life of Frantz Fanon, exploring his journey from a medi...

Gashmius Magazine recently engaged with the New Voices Fellows in a study of Hasidic texts, inspiring participants to see Torah as continually evolving. A ke...

The text explores the theme of intergenerational trauma stemming from the Holocaust and its impact on descendants, as seen in recent works of fiction like Co...

The article discusses the parallels between the Purim story and ancient Babylonian myths, suggesting that the Book of Esther may be seen as ancient fan ficti...

Contemporary poetry's focus on finding profundity and wonder in ordinary experiences, rather than overtly religious themes, is explored in relation to the co...

The text discusses the critique of the marginalization of Israeli women writers in contemporary Hebrew fiction, attributing some of the bias to Jewish religi...

In "Shylock's Venice: The Remarkable History of Venice's Jews and the Ghetto," Harry Freedman delves into the intriguing history of Venetian Jews from the 15...

The evolution of Holocaust literature spans three generations, from survivors (1G) to their children (2G) and now their grandchildren (3G). First-generation ...

Elie Wiesel reflects on the courage and tragedy of the young Jewish fighters in the Warsaw ghetto uprising, highlighting their isolation and the world's indi...

The article discusses how recent events, such as hostage situations and first-person accounts of trauma, have reshaped the landscape of Holocaust literature,...

The stage adaptation of the film "Hester Street" was initially met with skepticism by director Joan Micklin Silver in 2015 but eventually was embraced and br...

British Jewish author Toby Lloyd discusses his debut novel, Fervour, which interweaves Kabbalistic themes, family dynamics, and Holocaust trauma. Through cha...

British author Toby Lloyd discusses his debut horror novel 'Fervour,' which blends Orthodox Jewish mysticism, family complexities, and Holocaust trauma. Thro...

New Passover children's books released in 2024 feature a diverse range of themes and characters, including a superhero, a scientist, a T. rex hosting a seder...

Israeli writer and translator Joanna Chen's essay, "From the Edges of a Broken World," was retracted by Guernica, a progressive literary journal, for being s...

"Remembering Gene Wilder" is a heartfelt tribute to the legendary comedic Jewish actor of the 20th century. The documentary showcases Wilder's versatile tale...

Ilya Kaminsky, a Jewish Ukrainian-American poet who became deaf at a young age due to complications from mumps, has his poem "Lullaby" featured on New York C...

The video "A Purim tale, Drunk all year, but sober on Purim" by Mayer Kirshenblatt discusses the traditional celebration of Purim in Eastern European shtetls...

"Cyrus Field Willard created a utopian colony, Brotherhood, influenced by Edward Bellamy's novel. Franklin Patrick Herbert Jr., the author of 'Dune,' learned...

The Jewish Literary Foundation's Book Week was a resounding success, offering a diverse program that attracted audiences from various Jewish denominations an...

A book titled "Innocence and Experience: Childhood and the Refugees from Nazism in Britain" edited by Charmian Brinson and Anna Nyburg delves into the impact...

Barry Beckham, a writer influenced by Franz Kafka and Ralph Ellison, authored "Runner Mack," considered the first African-American baseball novel, blending t...

Moyshe Nadir's 1919 satirical Yiddish story "Nutose and Protose" humorously depicts a man convinced by a peculiar individual to adopt vegetarianism, ultimate...

Guernica, a prestigious literary magazine, faced backlash and mass resignations after retracting an essay by Israeli writer Joanna Chen that humanized both I...

Guernica magazine retracted an essay by Israeli writer and translator Joanna Chen titled "From The Edges Of A Broken World" after criticism from staff member...

Israeli author Maya Arad's collection "The Hebrew Teacher" introduces English readers to her poignant novellas, set in the U.S. and centered on Israeli chara...

"Hasidus Meets America: The Life and Torah of the Monastryshcher Rebbe" by Professor Ora Wiskind sheds light on Rabbi Yehoshua Heschel Rabinowitz, a Chassidi...

Etgar Keret, a renowned Israeli writer, resumed writing after a period of writer's block following a traumatic event on Oct. 7. He views writing as a form of...

The classic children's book "Madeline" by Ludwig Bemelmans features a Jewish doctor named Dr. Cohn who cares for Madeline when she is sick. The character of ...

Novelist Katya Apekina's second book, "Mother Doll," delves into matrilineal intergenerational trauma, featuring a darkly funny family saga involving a pregn...

"Dune Part 2" is a visually stunning film that continues the saga with awe-inspiring desert landscapes and impressive set pieces. The movie focuses on Timoth...

The text discusses the thin line between love and hate, suggesting that individuals who challenge us the most may actually have romantic potential. It highli...

The article discusses David Stromberg's work translating Isaac Bashevis Singer's journalistic pieces for the Yiddish Forverts, shedding light on Singer's les...

The text discusses a recipe for Saucy Harissa Meatballs, inspired by the book "Bread and Jam for Frances" by Russell and Lillian Hoban. The recipe promises a...

Paul Goldberg, president of the Union of Councils for Jews in the Former Soviet Union and author, discusses the dangers of Russian leader Vladimir Putin and ...

In the Netflix sci-fi drama "Spaceman," Adam Sandler plays Jakub Procházka, a man on a solo mission to investigate a mysterious space cloud named Chopra. Dir...

The article examines the parallels between the futuristic world of 'Dune 2' and the contemporary realities in Gaza, drawing comparisons between the fictional...

In "Maqam for a Green Silence," the text explores the concept of silence as seen in the Quranic story of Moses meeting the Servant of God. Moses is asked to ...

Novelist Amanda Craig discusses the complexities of her Jewish identity, reflecting on her upbringing as an atheist with Jewish roots and the realization of ...

Calvin Trillin, a prolific writer known for his humor columns, political poetry, and journalism pieces, recently released his book "The Lede: Dispatches From...

Joseph Roth, a Jewish writer born in Brody in 1894, is portrayed as the chronicler of a lost world in the town's historical context. Brody, once a thriving J...

Mitch Albom discusses the influence of Judaism and the Holocaust in his latest book 'The Little Liar,' which reflects themes of truthfulness and deception in...

Mitch Albom discusses his new Holocaust-themed novel, "The Little Liar," exploring themes of truth and deception through the story of Greek Jews during WWII,...

Ralph Waldo Emerson, a significant American thinker, is portrayed as a challenging and thought-provoking figure in James Marcus' new biography. Emerson's ess...

Artist Yael Kanarek has embarked on a groundbreaking project called Toratah, which presents a regendered version of the Hebrew Bible by reversing the genders...

Aaron Lansky, founder of the Yiddish Book Center, is retiring after rescuing 1.5 million Yiddish books and helping revitalize Yiddish language, literature, a...