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Susan Sontag's novel, The Volcano Lover, is a complex and fragmented work that combines various forms of writing and explores themes of history, collecting, ...

Norman Jewison, the director of the iconic film Fiddler on the Roof, passed away at the age of 97. Although he was not Jewish himself, Jewison earned the res...

Two books with Jewish themes have won top honors at this year's Sydney Taylor Book Awards for Jewish children's books. "Two New Years" is a lavishly illustra...

The article discusses the character of Tamar in the Bible and Thomas Mann's interpretation of her in his book Joseph and His Brothers. Tamar plays a signific...

In this podcast, the topic of discussion is the resurrection of the righteous in the Messianic times. It is believed that with the arrival of the Messiah, th...

Chava Rosenfarb, a Yiddish-language novelist and Holocaust survivor, was recently honored in her native city of Lodz, Poland. As part of the Year of Chava Ro...

Talia Carner's novel, The Boy With the Star Tattoo, has been targeted by a review-bombing campaign on Goodreads. The book portrays Israel's early years and f...

Halpers Books, a beloved English bookstore in Tel Aviv, serves as a gathering place for the city's English-speaking diaspora. Yosef Halper, the owner and aut...

Nishmas, an incomplete work by Mint Media, is the subject of discussion. For more information, readers are encouraged to sign up for Mint Media's newsletters.

In Chapter 2 of "Up North," Nellie and Squizzle find themselves in danger when an angry polar bear approaches. Nellie, despite not liking animals, protects S...

In this article, Elie Wiesel reflects on his visit to Disneyland in 1957. He describes the magical and carefree atmosphere of the amusement park, highlightin...

Benjamin Balint explores the complex legacy of Bruno Schulz, a multifaceted figure whose life and work are caught in overlapping Polish, Ukrainian, and Jewis...

Pinny Bulman's newest poetry book, "Old Shul," explores his boyhood growing up in the once-thriving Jewish neighborhood of Washington Heights in northern Man...

In this essay, Yoram Hazony argues that Israel serves as a model for nationalist movements around the world, despite its illiberal tendencies. While many ass...

Menachem Daum, a Hasidic filmmaker, died at the age of 77. He made documentaries that challenged stereotypes about haredi Jews and Polish gentiles. Daum soug...

Escambia County in Florida is facing a lawsuit over its decision to remove over 1,600 books from its schools, including Anne Frank's original diary and Schin...

Armin Rosen is a staff writer for Tablet Magazine.

The article discusses the most anticipated Jewish-themed TV shows of 2024. Some notable new shows include "We Were the Lucky Ones," based on a novel about Ho...

In his comedy special "Born on 3rd Base," Gary Gulman tackles Jewish stereotypes with sharp humor. The special emphasizes Gulman's Jewish identity, highlight...

Norm Finkelstein, a Boston writer and educator, has passed away at the age of 82. Finkelstein was known for writing over 20 nonfiction books for children and...

In Chapter 15 of the "Tale of Treeo," Nellie, Eli, and their squirrel friend, Squizzle, find themselves in a mysterious situation. Upon returning to their tr...

Norman H. Finkelstein, a Boston writer and educator, has passed away at the age of 82. Finkelstein was known for his nonfiction books and biographies for old...

Author Taffy Brodesser-Akner, known for her book and limited series Fleishman Is In Trouble, has a new Jewish-themed book called Long Island Compromise comin...

The Forward has hired Susan Greene as their first full-time Israel correspondent in nearly seven years. Greene, a veteran journalist and Pulitzer Prize final...

The Kveller team has compiled a list of the best Jewish books they read in 2023. These books cover a range of genres and themes, but all have Jewish characte...

In this episode, host Jonathan Silver looks back at some of the most interesting conversations from 2023, covering a wide range of topics in modern Jewish li...

The author presents two poems that explore the relationship between God and the world. The first poem depicts God as a celebrity at a dinner party, where eve...

The article discusses the connection between J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" and Jewish history. While Tolkien himself was not Jewish, he had a symp...

A federal judge in Iowa has blocked key parts of a state law that prohibits school libraries from stocking books depicting sex acts, citing that it would pre...

This article provides a list of Jewish books that the author enjoyed reading in 2023. The nonfiction selections include a memoir about a friendship with a me...

Four novels published in 2023 are explored in this article, highlighting their Jewish themes and connections. "Forget I Told You This" by Hilary Zaid is set ...

Artist Debra Band has created the first fully illustrated Book of Ecclesiastes, or Qohelet, featuring the grandeur of the Alhambra as its central metaphor. B...

Albert Murray, a Black author and influential figure in the music industry, wrote extensively about the connection between jazz, the blues, and the biblical ...

"The Zone of Interest" is a film directed by Jonathan Glazer that depicts the lives of the Hss family, who lived in a cottage adjacent to the Auschwitz death...

Yossi Klein Halevi, a well-known Jewish author, has written several books that tell both personal and national stories. His first book, "Memoirs of a Jewish ...

The article highlights the best Jewish television shows and movies of 2023. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is praised for its final season, which offers a satisfy...

In this short story, a teenage girl recounts her experience auditioning for a school play with her best friend Shani. The protagonist has always been in awe ...

In Chapter 13 of the Tale of Treeo, Nellie has been searching for Eli but hasn't had any luck finding him. Eli, trapped in a hole in the ground, hears Nellie...

In a holiday-themed podcast episode, a selection of the best and most impactful books read in 2023 are recommended. The list includes a discourse on lying fr...

Ruth Seymour, a pioneer of public radio and a devoted supporter of Jewish culture, has passed away at the age of 88. As the general manager of the Los Angele...

Chava Rosenfarb, a renowned Yiddish writer, is being celebrated in Lodz, Poland, where she was once imprisoned during the Holocaust. Rosenfarb's stories are ...

Mike Gold, the author of the 1930 novel "Jews Without Money," has fallen into obscurity despite his ferocious and controversial writing style. The novel depi...

"The Gospel According to Chaim" is a new Yiddish play by Mikhl Yashinsky that explores the story of a Jewish-born Christian missionary, Chaim Henry Einspruch...

Lilith magazine has compiled a list of books they are excited to read in 2024. The list includes a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles, including "Dear ...

The author shares their experience of attending virtual Simchat Torah services due to being stuck in traffic and reflects on the challenging times in Israel....

The Orange County Public Schools in Florida have removed nearly 700 books from classroom libraries, citing concerns about violating state laws on sexual cont...

In this article, the author explores the shift in understanding of God's presence and relationship with Israel throughout Jewish history. The article focuses...

As a journalist for Newsday, John Steinbeck visited Israel in the 1960s and was inspired by the country's energy, patriotism, and military prowess, in contra...

The article discusses the song "Sunbeams" and its significance in the film "The Zone of Interest." The song was composed by Joseph Wulf, a Holocaust survivor...

The podcast discussed in the text receives positive feedback, highlighting a preference for more focus on Christine, Abe, and Matt due to their contributions...