Tag: National Jewish Book Award

In this poem by Rachel Mennies titled "The Leaves," she reflects on solitude and resilience through the metaphor of leaves facing challenges.
Harvard professor Derek Penslar faced criticism for his book "Zionism: An Emotional State," which explores the emotions that have influenced Zionist thought and practice.
Norm Finkelstein, a Boston writer and educator, has passed away at the age of 82.
Norman H. Finkelstein, a Boston writer and educator, has passed away at the age of 82.
In this episode of the Jewish Lives Podcast, the story of Elijah is explored, focusing on his transformation from a zealous figure to a compassionate hero in Jewish tradition.
Professor Dan Porat from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem sheds light on the little-known trials of former Jewish kapos in Israel between 1950-1972 in his book "Bitter Reckoning: Israel Tries Holocaust Survivors as Nazi Collaborators," a finalist for the 2019 National Jewish Book Award.
Professor Dan Porat's book "Bitter Reckoning: Israel Tries Holocaust Survivors as Nazi Collaborators" sheds light on a lesser-known chapter of Jewish history between 1950-1972 when former Jewish kapos were tried in Israel.
In this episode of The Book of Schmutz, the hosts interview Jackie Hoffman, who plays Yenta in a Yiddish production of Fiddler on the Roof, and Motl Didner, the associate artistic director of the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene.
In a post-Passover episode of "In the Bag," Jewish guests Rebecca Minkoff and Moriel Rothman-Zecher share their stories, with Minkoff discussing her fashion career and support for women, while Rothman-Zecher talks about moving to Israel and becoming a conscientious objector.
David Bezmozgis' novel "The Betrayers" explores the complex themes of loyalty, betrayal, and sacrifice within the Jewish context, drawing parallels to real-life events and moral dilemmas.