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Joel Pollak, a prominent Jewish author aligned with the Republican right, has released a book titled "The Agenda: What Trump Should Do in His First 100 Days,...

Shelly Jay Shore's debut novel, "Rules For Ghosting," offers a unique blend of queer, Jewish storytelling with a charming take on family dynamics and traditi...

The full cast for Nathan Englander's play, "What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank," has been announced, headlined by Joshua Malina in his London d...

The article explores the intersection of Jewish culture and the concept of "Camp," as characterized by Susan Sontag's seminal "Notes on Camp," first publishe...

Rachel Korazim's new poetry anthology, "Shiva: Poems of October 7," provides a poignant and necessary artistic response to the tragic events of October 7, wh...

Hadassah Magazine's 'Guide to Jewish Literature' for September/October 2024 offers a curated selection of recent publications that explore various aspects of...

Arun Schaechter Viswanath has translated Astrid Lindgren's beloved children's book "Pippi Longstocking" into Yiddish, under the title "Tsi Kenstu Pipi Langsh...

The article "New Jewish Reading for the Start of the Jewish Year" highlights five diverse books offering rich reflections and narratives, perfect for those i...

In this episode, Jonathan Silver discusses Alexander Solzhenitsyn's Harvard commencement address with Gary Saul Morson, examining Solzhenitsyn's critique of ...

"An Absence of Cousins" by Lore Segal, reviewed by Jennifer Lipman, is a collection of interlinked short stories originally published in The New Yorker, feat...

Miriam Gold, an artist and teacher, explores her grandmother Dr. Elena Zadik's life in a graphic memoir, "Elena: A Hand Made Life." Combining various art for...

Hettie Jones, who passed away at age 90, was a notable figure of the Beat generation. Raised in a Jewish home in Queens, she immersed herself in the bohemian...

"The Whisper Sister" by Jennifer S. Brown is a historical novel set during Prohibition, exploring the life of Minnie Soffer, a Jewish immigrant who takes ove...

Ayelet Tsabari's debut novel, "Songs for the Brokenhearted," intricately weaves the lives of Yemenite Jews across two pivotal moments in Israeli history. The...

In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas, several new books have emerged to shed light on personal stories from this tragic event, invoking ...

In Chapter 12 of "Lie of the Land," featured in Mishpacha Magazine, Gabe experiences an unaccustomed solitude that starkly contrasts with the lively chaos he...

In this installment of the serialized story "For Granted" from Mishpacha Magazine, Dini struggles with the emotional fallout from a breach of trust involving...

This narrative explores the inner world and experiences of a rabbi as he navigates the complexities of faith, personal longing, and community leadership. It ...

Sol Yurick's 1965 novel, "The Warriors," which inspired a cult classic film and a Lin-Manuel Miranda concept album, draws from his experience as a social wor...

In this reflective piece, a rabbi and author describes the creation of a fantasy novel influenced by Jewish spirituality and tradition. The story, conceived ...

Joan Leegant's short story collection "Displaced Persons" explores themes of displacement, exile, and homecoming among wandering Jews in both Israel and the ...

The discussed text delves into the complex relationship between Karl Marx's Jewish identity and his views on Judaism. It highlights a scene from The Stranger...

The picture book "Tell Me a Mitzi" from the 1970s by Lore Segal and Harriet Pincus has been reissued, capturing the hearts of Jewish readers with its tales o...

Elazar Ha-Kalir's Kinah, Shavat Suru, is a meticulously crafted liturgical poem recited on the 9th of Av. The poem contains eight core stanzas, each ending w...

"Rubble Children: Seven and a Half Stories" by Aaron Kreuter explores the community, rituals, politics, and internal conflicts within a fictional Reform syna...

In a discussion about creating an issue of COMMENTARY magazine, John and Abe detail the process from commissioning articles to editing, production, and the e...

The Yiddish translation of the second Harry Potter book, "Harry Potter un di kamer fun soydes," presented challenges for translator Arun Schaechter Viswanath...

"Long Island Compromise" by Taffy Brodesser-Akner is hailed as one of the most Jewish novels in recent times, centering around a wealthy Jewish family on Lon...

"Summer reading: the best new books for children" features a selection of engaging reads for young audiences. "Miriam's Voice, A Jewish Tale" retold by Keren...

The article reflects on the significance of gratitude and cherishing the present through a discussion on the post-apocalyptic novel "Station Eleven" by Emily...

A woman named Devorie Kreiman shares the heartbreaking story of losing her four babies and her son in a drowning accident, but finding the strength to contin...

The YIVO Intensive Yiddish Program recently concluded with a graduation ceremony featuring students from 12 countries of various ages, including Syed Habeeb ...

Contrary to other cultures, Judaism does not personify Death as a figure; rather, it is viewed as a tool of God, sometimes personified as Satan, controlling ...

"Harold and the Purple Crayon" is a movie adaptation of the American children's books where the protagonist draws things that come to life. In this film, Har...

Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveitchik's innovative approach to studying and explaining kinot on Tishah Be-Av shifted the focus to a deeper understanding of these mour...

Ayn Rand (1905-1982) was a prominent American writer known for her bestselling novels The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, which advocated for American capit...

"Fiddler on the Roof" remains a timeless and beloved musical, with its latest production at the Regents Park Open Air Theatre showcasing the enduring popular...

This recipe for salty lemon shortbread with preserved lemon provides a unique twist on traditional shortbread, incorporating a combination of salt and lemon ...

Archaeologists have uncovered the floor of the destroyed Great Synagogue of Vilna, which was demolished during World War II. This discovery took place in 201...

The recipe features watercress tzatziki paired with mackerel shells and aromatic herbs with spicy hazelnut oil. The watercress tzatziki is highlighted for it...

Dara Horn, known for her adult fiction, is releasing her first children's graphic novel titled "One Little Goat," a Passover adventure illustrated by Theo El...

In "Is This Anything? - Taffy Brodesser-Akner's Long Island Compromise," the novel is critiqued for reproducing a sense of emptiness within contemporary Amer...

"Five Stories" by Ellen Weinstein is a place-driven children's picture book that delves into the cultural tapestry of New York City's Lower East Side through...

The article discusses a new book, "Kafka: Selected Stories," which offers a masterful translation by Mark Harman, bringing readers closer to Franz Kafka's wo...

Francine Pascal, the creator of the Sweet Valley High series, recently passed away at 92, prompting reflection on her characters and legacy. Surprisingly, ma...

"Two Hours" by Alba Arikha recounts the transformative encounter between Clara and Alexander in New York, shaping Clara's life for the next 35 years. Set aga...

"The Pendragon Legend" by Antal Szerb, recently republished by Pushkin Press, follows the story of a young Hungarian scholar who visits the Earl of Gwynedd a...

"Lady in the Lake," a new Apple TV series, follows Natalie Portman's character, Maddie Schwartz, who leaves her husband and son in 1960s Baltimore, embarking...

Rebecca Goldstein and Yael Goldstein-Love, both acclaimed novelists, engage in a conversation with Moment Book and Opinion Editor Amy E. Schwartz about the c...

Rebecca Goldstein, Yael Goldstein-Love, and Amy E. Schwartz discuss the evolution of the Jewish mother figure in literature, alongside the winners of the Mom...