In the midst of mourning over recent tragedies and historical hardships, the Jewish tradition offers a balance between joy and sadness.

In his book "Fragile Finitude: A Jewish Hermeneutical Theology," Michael Fishbane explores the interaction between life and tradition and argues that interpretation is the lifeblood of religious consciousness.

Norman Fischer's Selected Poems, published by Chax Press, encompasses three decades and explores profound and playful observations on language, spirituality, and contemplation.