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Asaf Kirshner's Yiddish poem 'The Shirt' takes inspiration from a true story and encapsulates themes of resilience and cultural identity. Set for publication...

Liel Leibovitz explores how Frankenstein’s creature can be understood as Jewish, contrasting with Dracula, who embodies non-Jewish ideals. Through analyzing ...

Bob Dylan, the iconic singer-songwriter, recently hinted at a new literary venture by expressing interest in the horror genre. While on tour in Frankfurt, Dy...

Jewish poetry by women is experiencing a vibrant renaissance, featuring works that delve into healing and addressing the complexities of the modern world. Le...

Mark Haber's novel "Lesser Ruins" offers a layered, introspective, and often comedic exploration of grief, creativity, and personal failure. The protagonist,...

Israeli author Lihi Lapid's novel "On Her Own" explores intergenerational relationships and the women's experience in Israel, weaving a narrative around the ...

The featured books in JC2's guide offer a range of engaging narratives for young readers. 'Cobalt' by Sue Klauber follows the daring adventures of Jewish sib...

Fans of the Netflix show "Nobody Wants This" may find themselves yearning for more Jewish romance, whether centered around intriguing "hot rabbis," dynamic J...

Jodi Picoult's latest novel, "By Any Other Name," presents a provocative twist on literary history by suggesting Emilia Bassano, a Marrano Jew and the first ...

Bruce Eric Kaplan’s memoir, "They Went Another Way," chronicles his frustrating experiences in Hollywood as he struggles to get a series greenlit. Known for ...

Andre Aciman's latest work, *Roman Year*, offers a reflective memoir that delves into his experiences as a Jewish exile from Alexandria, Egypt, navigating li...

As election day approaches, Robert Zaretsky reflects on Isaac Asimov's prescient short story "Franchise," which depicts a single voter, Norman Muller, chosen...

Norman Mailer, a complex figure in American literary and political discourse, engaged with the challenges of his era by proposing radical solutions such as a...

Olivia Haynie reflects on Ta-Nehisi Coates' new book, "The Message," which explores the power of narrative in both perpetuating and challenging systemic oppr...

A poignant poem by a guest contributor reflects on the aftermath of the events of October 7, when tragedy struck and disrupted the lives of many farmers and ...

Lore Segal, who passed away at 96, was a celebrated Austrian-Jewish novelist who transformed her life's trials into captivating fiction. As a secular Jewish ...

Sarah Sultoon, a former CNN journalist turned fiction writer, explores the intersection of truth and storytelling in her political thrillers, notably set aga...

Yermiyahu Ahron Taub, originally a yeshiva student, transitioned into a successful career as a poet and writer. His journey from religious study to literary ...

Wendy Zierler reflects on the recurring challenges of life through the lens of Kohelet, juxtaposed with Lea Goldberg's poetic midrash, "Shirei Sof Ha-Derekh....

Miriam Udel's translation of Zina Rabinowitz's story "A Sukkah on the Pampa" explores the challenges faced by a Jewish family of early 20th-century agricultu...

Our Little Histories by Janice Weizman explores the intertwined narratives of a Jewish family scattered across the globe by tides of antisemitism and traditi...

Ta-Nehisi Coates's latest book, "The Message," marks a significant moment in his career as it boldly critiques Israel's treatment of Palestinians. Peter Bein...

Judith Rosenbaum, CEO of the Jewish Women's Archive, engages in a discussion with Lilith Magazine staffer Sarah Seltzer regarding her novel, "The Singer Sist...

Shayna Goodman reflects on a period of profound personal upheaval during the March 2020 pandemic, marked by heartbreak, loss, and her father's Lewy Body Deme...

Rivi, a character from "Lie of the Land," enters her office anticipating termination from her job at Faber & Granada law firm. Despite expecting to be fired,...

Aron Goldin, a debut novelist and Cambridge graduate, introduces a Jewish version of a Sherlock Holmes-like character in his first novel, "Murder in Constant...

Taffy Brodesser-Akner's novel, "Long Island Compromise," humorously and poignantly explores the lives of the Fletcher family, a wealthy Jewish family burdene...

Mark Rosenblatt's new play, 'Giant,' starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl, tackles the moral complexities surrounding the celebrated author's antisemitism. Se...

Marco Roth's Creation Lake is a multi-layered novel disguising itself as a spy narrative while satirizing the very genre it inhabits. The story focuses on Sa...

Dionne Brand and Adania Shibli engage in a rich dialogue with David Naimon, examining the intersection of language, narrative, and colonial practices. They c...

Ayn Rand, known for her novels emphasizing radical individualism and capitalism, is explored through the lens of her Russian intellectual roots in an article...

Jewish Tetouan, Morocco, becomes the backdrop in Blanche Bendahan's novel "Mazaltob," where the protagonist, Mazaltob Macas, symbolizes the "belle juive" tro...

Amichai Chasson's article delves into the profound relationship between Yehuda Amichai and Jerusalem, exploring how the city permeated his poetry and life. D...

In "Tread Lightly Lest My People's Bones Protest," Jack Omer-Jackaman discusses the controversial 1951 reading by Anglo-Jewish poet Emanuel Litvinoff, who co...

Yidishland, an influential Yiddish magazine, has recently published the first chapter of a new adventure novel. This work contributes to the ongoing revival ...

Cindy Scarr's interview with Rachael Lavon offers insights into the life and creative process of an award-winning Jewish fiction writer and editor of Mishpac...

In Chapter 24 of "Picture This" by Cindy Scarr, tension arises between a couple as they navigate issues of privacy and communication. The male protagonist fe...

Robert Pinsky's poem "Leadership" explores the nuances of influence and authority through a vivid scene set in a youthful bar environment. The poem consists ...

Maya Arad's "The Hebrew Teacher" is a collection of three novellas exploring the lives of Israeli women in America, confronting personal and cultural disloca...

James Roseman's debut novel, "Placeholders," intricately explores themes of Jewish identity and personal loss through its protagonist, Aaron. Aaron, a young ...

Leah Hager Cohen's novel, "To & Fro," ingeniously intertwines the lives of two twelve-year-old girls, Ani and Annamae, through a dual narrative that challeng...

In "Books on 10.7 Share First-Hand Accounts, Poetry and Prayers," Leah F. Finkelshteyn reviews several impactful works that illuminate the complex, human nar...

Censorship, particularly through cancel culture, is a significant theme in contemporary literature, especially among Jewish authors who have a historical awa...

Ahmad Almallah's poem "PURE&LOVE" explores themes of grief and relational dynamics through an avant-garde poetic structure. The work challenges traditional n...

Will Self's novel "Elaine" explores the life of its titular character, Elaine Rosenbloom, in 1950s Ithaca, New York, drawing on autobiographical elements fro...

Lihi Lapid, an acclaimed Israeli novelist and advocate, will be discussing her book "On Her Own" on October 30 as part of Hadassah Magazine's "One Book, One ...

Lilith magazine invites fiction writers with Jewish and feminist themes to participate in their Annual Fiction Contest. Open from September 1 to December 31,...

Michael Coren recounts his experience as the first journalist to expose Roald Dahl's antisemitic views in a 1983 interview for the New Statesman. Coren, then...

Three Jewish authors, Rachel Kushner, Yael van der Wouden, and Anne Michaels, are shortlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize, marking a notable representation in ...

Ronald H. Balson's latest novel, "A Place to Hide," explores the harrowing narrative of Dutch WWII resistance through the lens of Theodore (Teddy) Hartigan, ...