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Tag: Jewish Review Of Books

0 History Politics

What’s Going On With Antisemitism?

Jewish Review of Books · 16 May

The essay discusses the intersection of antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment in the aftermath of a significant event, noting a distinction between traditional antisemitism and modern anti-Israelism.

0 History Antisemitism

More than the Old New Antisemitism

Reviel Netz in Jewish Review of Books · 16 May

The text discusses the complexity of contemporary antisemitism, focusing on the relationship between traditional antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment.

0 Literature Communities

Letters, Spring 2024

Jewish Review of Books · 26 Apr

The text discusses various articles and responses featured in the Spring 2024 edition of the Jewish Review of Books.

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Brad Mislow in Jewish Review of Books · 6 Mar 2023

The Jewish Review of Books has compiled three humorous reviews for Purim.

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Letters, Winter 2023

Jewish Review of Books · 11 Jan 2023

In the Winter 2023 issue of the Jewish Review of Books, editor Abraham Socher discusses an essay by Hillel Halkin that challenges the idea of Jews as the chosen people and questions whether Israel has failed to become a normal nation.

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Letters, Fall 2022

Jewish Review of Books · 3 Oct 2022

In a letter to the Jewish Review of Books, Jason Bedrick discusses the implications of the Carson v. Makin case and the Supreme Court's decision to uphold religious liberty and reject religious discrimination.

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Abraham Socher on His Life in Jewish Letters and the Liberal Arts

Tikvah · 21 Apr 2022

In this podcast episode, Abraham Socher, the founding editor of the Jewish Review of Books and an emeritus professor of Jewish studies, discusses his educational background, intellectual interests, and his new book of essays titled Liberal and Illiberal Arts: Essays (Mostly Jewish).

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Abraham Socher on His Life in Jewish Letters and the Liberal Arts

Tikvah · 21 Apr 2022

Abraham Socher, the founding editor of the Jewish Review of Books, discusses his new book of essays titled "Liberal and Illiberal Arts: Essays (Mostly Jewish)".

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The Old-New JRB

Abraham Socher in Jewish Review of Books · 6 Apr 2022

The Jewish Review of Books (JRB) is celebrating its thirteenth year and marking an important turning point as it transitions to become a wholly independent nonprofit organization, the Jewish Review of Books Foundation.

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Letters, Winter 2021

Jewish Review of Books · 3 Jan 2021

This text discusses various topics in Jewish culture and scholarship.

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Letters, Fall 2020

Jewish Review of Books · 16 Sep 2020

The Fall 2020 issue of Letters from the Jewish Review of Books features a variety of reader responses to various articles.

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The Way We Live Now

Abraham Socher in Jewish Review of Books · 2 Apr 2020

The text discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on daily life and Jewish traditions.

0 Holidays Torah

Apples, Honey, and Articles

Jewish Review of Books · 9 Aug 2018

As the fall holiday season approaches, the Jewish Review of Books reflects on past issues and web articles, selecting 10 favorites that correspond with the themes of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah to create an ebook for readers.

0 Torah Literature

Heaven from Torah: An Interview with Shai Held

Rachel Scheinerman in Jewish Review of Books · 26 Jul 2018

Rabbi Shai Held's two-volume work, "The Heart of Torah," comprises essays on Torah portions, exploring open-ended biblical narratives and themes like God's love, justice, and covenant.

0 Literature Philosophy

Videos from Our 2nd Annual Conference

Jewish Review of Books · 17 Nov 2016

The Jewish Review of Books recently held its 2nd annual conference at Yeshiva University Museum, featuring engaging discussions between prominent readers and writers like Eliot Cohen, Shai Held, Dara Horn, Meir Soloveichik, and others.

0 Literature Politics

Abraham Socher in Jewish Review of Books · 9 Sep 2015

The text describes a reflection on favorite books, including works by Saul Bellow, Jeremy Bernstein, Moses of Narbonne, and Martin Buber, among others, that the author and his colleagues are currently reading.

0 Literature Holocaust

Killer Backdrop: A Rejoinder

Amy Newman Smith in Jewish Review of Books · 16 Sep 2014

Amy Newman Smith and Erika Dreifus engage in a discussion regarding the quality and ethical considerations of fiction based on the Holocaust and Nazi era.

0 Literature Holocaust

Killer Backdrop: A Response

Erika Dreifus in Jewish Review of Books · 16 Sep 2014

The response to Amy Newman Smith's article "Killer Backdrop" questions the focus and criticisms of Holocaust-related fiction, wondering if any examples meet her approval or if she targets a specific subgenre like romance.

0 Literature Language

Letters, Winter 2013

Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

Robert Whitehill-Bashan responds to Hillel Halkin's review, pointing out Halkin's oversight of his Hebrew poetry work spanning several decades, despite being acknowledged in Alan Mintz's book.

0 Culture Literature

Letters, Spring 2012

Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

In the discourse from Letters, Spring 2012, the focus is on the placement of altars in Christian churches and bimahs in synagogues, particularly through the perspectives of David Gelernter, Patrick Henry Reardon, and Rabbi Fred Kazan.

0 Israel Literature

Letters, Summer 2010

Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

The "Letters, Summer 2010" from the Jewish Review of Books features discussions on various topics.

0 Literature Education

Crumb’s Genesis

Harvey Pekar in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

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0 Literature Politics

Welcome to the Jewish Review of Books

Abraham Socher in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

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