Tag: Jewish Fiction

The story "Dayan" is a poignant tale set in a desert village where an elderly woman named Dayan prepares her daughter Malka and grandchildren for an unknown journey, guiding them to safety as they leave in the night.
The story, "Remnants, Like Dust in Pocket Seams," is about Harry, who owns a shoe business with his sister Ilo in a neighborhood that is far from their own comfortable home.
In this fictional story, the protagonist, Keren, experiences three recurring dreams that eventually come true in a devastating way.
In this short fiction story, a group of siblings return to the home of their deceased mother to sort through her belongings before the house is sold.
This episode of the 18Forty Podcast features Dara Horn, a prominent Jewish writer, discussing how fiction and non-fiction can shape our perception of fellow Jews and Jewish identity.
The Jerusalem Quartet is a series of novels by ex-spy Edward Whittemore that explores the history and conflicts of the Middle East, from ancient times to the Lebanese Civil War.
The article reflects on the complex character of Shylock from Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" through a Jewish lens, particularly focusing on the symbol of circumcision and its metaphorical implications in the play.
Bernard Berenson, a renowned art expert, was a Jewish-born man from Lithuania who converted to Christianity in his youth and later became a leading authority on Renaissance art attribution.