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"The Prophet's Wife" is a review of Milton Steinberg's works, particularly focusing on his novel "As a Driven Leaf" and his unfinished manuscript "The Prophe...

"Life is with People" is a significant portrayal of Eastern European Jewish life that nostalgically captures the essence of shtetl culture in a buoyant and a...

"Leap of Faith" is a documentary exploring the journeys of individuals and families converting to Orthodox Judaism, highlighting the sacrifices and challenge...

The article examines the recognition of prominent Jewish figures through street names in Israel, particularly focusing on Moses Mendelssohn. It discusses the...

The "Letters, Summer 2010" from the Jewish Review of Books features discussions on various topics. It includes praise for Dara Horn's article on Isaac Rosenf...

The text explores the historical relationship between the kibbutz movement and the State of Israel, detailing the challenges faced by the kibbutzim since the...

The author recounts a secret meeting she arranged between Yiddish poet Avrom Sutzkever and linguist Max Weinreich in Montreal. Sutzkever and Weinreich had no...

This book, "Yehuda Halevi" by Hillel Halkin, provides a comprehensive and well-researched account of the life and works of the renowned Hebrew poet, Yehuda H...

Shalom Goldman's book, "Zeal for Zion: Christians, Jews and the Idea of the Promised Land," highlights the often overlooked role of gentile supporters in the...

The article discusses Rodney Stark's book, "God's Battalions: The Case for the Crusades," which argues that the Crusades were not unprovoked acts of violence...

The text delves into a critique of Holocaust fiction through examples from novels like Anya Ulinich's "The Nurse and the Novelist" and Yann Martel's "Beatric...

The article discusses three novels that explore the motivations and journeys of individuals who become radicalized and turn to terrorism. The first novel, "A...

Photographing the Jewish Nation: Pictures from S. An-sky's Ethnographic Expeditions delves into Solomon Iudovin's photographs documenting traditional Jewish ...

The article discusses the exhibition "The Splendor of the Camondos" at the Muse dart et dhistoire du Judasme in Paris, which showcases the artistic tastes an...

The text discusses a legend involving Rashi (Rabbi Solomon ben Isaac of Troyes) and Godfrey of Bouillon, a leader of the First Crusade. In the story, Godfrey...

Moses Montefiore, a wealthy and influential English Jew in the 19th century, embarked on a significant journey to Russia in 1846 to advocate for greater righ...

"The Cookbook Collector" by Goodman is a novel set during the late 1990s and early 2000s in California, intertwining themes of love, work, risk, and Jewish i...

Judith Shulevitz discusses the concept of a modern version of the Sabbath in her book "The Sabbath World," exploring the idea of ritualized behavior to pause...

In the essay "No Jewish Narnias: A Reply," the author discusses the absence of deeply Jewish fantasy literature comparable to the Christian-influenced works ...

In "Capitalism and the Jews" by Jerry Z. Muller, the complex relationship between capitalism and Jewish identity is explored. The book delves into historical...

The author and his wife planned to live among settlers in Elon Moreh to write a book, hoping for unbiased observation. Despite initial acceptance, the settle...

Isaac Rosenfeld, a mid-century American Jewish intellectual known for his essays, novels, and cultural criticism, is explored in Steven Zipperstein's biograp...

The discussion on the idea of Abrahamic religions presents a nuanced view on the figure of Abraham/Ibrahim in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. While Abraham...

The autobiography of Rabbi Jacob Emden, a sage and heresy-hunter in the 18th century, is highlighted in this text. Translated by Rabbi Jacob J. Schacter, the...

Last fall, religious conflicts in Israel included protests at the Intel factory in Jerusalem over Sabbath work and clashes about public observance of Jewish ...

Rebecca Newberger Goldstein's novel, "36 Arguments for the Existence of God," follows psychology professor Cass Seltzer, who gains fame for debunking 36 reas...

In the text "What the U.S. Can and Can't Do in the Middle East," the authors Dennis Ross and David Makovsky reflect on the ability of the United States to in...

This book by a prominent Lutheran ethicist explores the concept of human dignity and the essential nature of humanity. The author emphasizes the importance o...

American Judaism in America, especially non-Orthodox movements like Reform and Conservative, has seen a significant decline over the past few decades, with d...

The essay delves into the lack of prominent Jewish writers in the fantasy genre and explores the absence of profoundly Jewish works in modern fantasy akin to...

The Jewish Review of Books aims to fill a gap in thoughtful and accessible Jewish criticism and commentary amid an abundance of Jewish publications. The maga...

Aharon Appelfeld's novel "Blooms of Darkness" explores the experiences of a Jewish child, Hugo, in war-torn Europe during the Holocaust. Drawing from his own...

The text explores the Old-New Debate surrounding Theodor Herzl, the Founding Father of Israel, and his relationship with Ahad Haam, a Jewish intellectual and...

Christopher R. Browning's book "Remembering Survival: Inside a Nazi Slave-Labor Camp" examines survivor testimonies from a Polish town's slave labor camps du...

"Srugim" is a unique Israeli show focusing on a group of modern Orthodox singles in Jerusalem, navigating the intersection of their faith with contemporary I...

The Koren Siddur, a new Hebrew-English prayer book by Koren Publishers edited by Chief Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks, competes with the ArtScroll Siddur and offer...

"Saving God" explores themes of idolatry and human fallenness from both Jewish and Christian perspectives. The text criticizes the idea of a God serving huma...

Michael Carasik has produced The Commentators' Bible series, focusing on Exodus and Leviticus, an ambitious project attempting to replicate the centuries-old...

The Jewish Free School (JFS) case in London revolved around a boy, M, whose Jewishness was questioned due to his mother's non-Orthodox conversion. The Suprem...

The book "These Mountains: Selected Poems of Rivka Miriam" translated by Linda Zisquit showcases the disciplined and imagistic poetry of Rivka Miriam, a prod...

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Bob Dylan has long been a divisive figure within Judaism and beyond, with some viewing him as a messianic figure akin to a biblical prophet, while others see...

The text discusses the historical and contemporary debates surrounding ritual circumcision, focusing on a recent legal case in Germany that led to a temporar...

After World War II, efforts were made to recover Jewish books stolen by Nazis, including those belonging to the Stoliner Hasidim community. Recent discoverie...

The Mishnah teaches that it is futile to pray to change past events, emphasizing the importance of accepting what has already transpired. The discussion on t...