Tag: Literature

Shmuel Yosef Agnon, a renowned figure in modern Hebrew fiction, is celebrated for his profound and beloved literary works that draw on traditional Jewish texts like the siddur, Hebrew Bible, and rabbinic literature, playing a key role in the revival of modern Hebrew literature worldwide.
"Kafka," a limited series now streaming on ChaiFlicks, offers a fresh and deeply Jewish perspective on writer Franz Kafka, exploring his Jewish identity, relationships, and influences.
"Winter Sun" by Miki Lentin delves into the complex identity of being both Irish and Jewish, inspired by the author's father, Louis Lentin, who grappled with this dual heritage throughout his life in Dublin.
The article highlights the life stories of several individuals who made remarkable contributions.
The text discusses how some in the literary world are shifting from promoting freedom of expression to supporting propaganda by Hamas and Palestinian activism, often targeting individuals associated with Israel, particularly Jews, for bullying, banning, and boycotting.
Alba de Cespedes, a Cuban-Italian writer born in 1911, challenged the norm of male-dominated storytelling through her work, emphasizing women's perspectives and struggles.
Meital Orr, a professor at Georgetown University, teaches a course titled "Re-examining the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in Literature and Film" that explores how Israeli and Palestinian literature and cinema depict the Other.
The protagonist of the excerpt, a lover of literature, reflects on their devotion to books and their avoidance of anything that is not literature since the death of their father.
In this essay, the author reflects on the power of fiction to express the human experience and connect readers emotionally.
In this personal reflection, the author discusses their love for reading and television and how Shabbos has allowed them to reconnect with their childhood love of reading.
In a podcast episode titled "Mother's Boy," the hosts discuss the upcoming coronation of King Charles in London and the unique relationship between the King and Jews.
In a recent episode of Unholy Podcast, the hosts Yonit and Jonathan, along with special guest Ilana Dayan, discuss the ongoing protests and internal debate within the coalition regarding judicial reform, noting a moment when the prime minister appeared on the verge of conceding.
James Joyce's novel Ulysses compresses a single day in Dublin into over a quarter of a million words, following the adventures of Leopold Bloom, a middle-aged, forgetful, Jewish advertising salesman.
This symposium explores the concept of Torah u-Madda: the belief that Torah and secular studies can complement and enrich each other.
The author reflects on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the personal struggles it brings for Ukrainian Jews living abroad.
In a recent podcast episode, the hosts share their favorite books from 2021, discussing both newly published works and older titles they enjoyed during the year.
The author reflects on his experience reading "Waterlog: A Swimmer's Journey through Britain" by Roger Deakin.
The author reflects on how Judy Blume's novels, such as "Summer Sisters" and "Forever," shaped her understanding of sex, female friendships, and life transitions.
The author drives to their Cape Cod house each May, recalling childhood memories of a dacha in Russia.
Nitzan Lebovic delves into the life of early Zionist poet Israel Zarchi in "Zionism and Melancholy, The Short Life of Israel Zarchi," offering a blend of literary, academic, and psychoanalytic exploration.
In "Tweets and Bellows," the discussion revolves around the importance of writing and literature in regaining control of narratives and accessing the deeper parts of the mind.
A couple, both entrenched in literary and academic pursuits, found their love deeply intertwined with the written word, particularly through emails quoting poetry and discussions about Talmudic texts.
The text discusses the anticipation surrounding the announcement of the Nobel Prize in Literature, highlighting several Jewish authors who are considered deserving of the honor.
Naomi Seidman's book, "The Marriage Plot: Or, How Jews Fell in Love with Love, and with Literature," explores the historical shift in Jewish marriage practices from arranged unions based on family interests to marriages founded on love and companionship.
Bob Dylan's Jewish identity, though at times obscured by his persona as a Gentile cowboy or folk revolutionary, holds deep roots in his upbringing in a small Jewish community in Hibbing, Minnesota.