Philip Roth

Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’ Brings Up the Age-Old Question: Is the Word ‘Shiksa’ Offensive?

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 26 Sep

The article delves into the controversial use of the word "shiksa," particularly in the context of the new Netflix show "Nobody Wants This."

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How Jewish was J.D. Salinger?

Stephen B. Shepard in Forward · 11 Sep

J.D. Salinger's Jewish identity is a complex topic, shaped largely by his family background and personal journey.

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Is This Anything? - Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s <em>Long Island Compromise</em> reproduces the nullity at the heart of contemporary American Jewish life.

Mitchell Abidor in Jewish Currents · 2 Aug

In "Is This Anything? - Taffy Brodesser-Akner's Long Island Compromise," the novel is critiqued for reproducing a sense of emptiness within contemporary American Jewish life.

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Why Jewish jokes make the world a little more bearable, for a while

Jewish Chronicle · 19 Apr

Jewish humor, particularly American Jewish humor, is characterized by its ability to punch upwards or sideways in a profound and often self-reflective manner.

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The New Defenders of the Faith

Sheluyang Peng in Tablet · 9 Apr

The text describes a critique of the literary world's preference for works centered on victimhood, particularly those by authors from marginalized groups seen as "woke meritocracy."

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The Many Lives of Bruno Schulz

Tel Aviv Review · 15 Jan

Benjamin Balint explores the complex legacy of Bruno Schulz, a multifaceted figure whose life and work are caught in overlapping Polish, Ukrainian, and Jewish cultural histories.

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Finding Gold

Jesse Tisch in Jewish Review of Books · 1 Dec 2023

Herbert Gold, a prolific and versatile author who recently passed away at the age of ninety-nine, was known for his diverse range of writing including essays, poetry, and fiction.

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Publisher’s Note

Sapir · 1 Jan 2023

The publisher reflects on the significant Jewish influence on American culture, especially in the 20th century.

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Philip Roth: Portnoy’s Complaint

Sapir · 1 Jan 2023

"Portnoy's Complaint" by Philip Roth is a groundbreaking novel that merges Jewish stand-up comedy with literature.

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Pardon the Interruption: Ep. 289

Unorthodox · 30 Sep 2021

In this episode, hosts Liel Leibovitz and Mark Oppenheimer delve into cultural aspects of interruption, interviewing Professor Jacques Berlinerblau about his book on Philip Roth, and actress Hanna Stein about her role in "Never Have I Ever."

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Letters, Fall 2021

Jewish Review of Books · 8 Sep 2021

The letter by Lillian Katz contemplates what author Philip Roth would have thought of entrepreneur Adam Neumann, noting their shared narcissism but also their differences in overcoming it.

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Getting Out from Under: The Philip Roth Story

Judith Shulevitz in Jewish Review of Books · 21 Jun 2021

Philip Roth: The Biography by Blake Bailey examines the life of renowned novelist Philip Roth, particularly his efforts to shape his own narrative.

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The Decoders: Ep. 270

Unorthodox · 15 Apr 2021

This episode of Unorthodox features a discussion with Walter Isaacson about his biography of Jennifer Doudna, exploring the implications of CRISPR technology through a Jewish lens and touching on his Jewish upbringing in New Orleans.

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American Pastorals

Michael Hoberman in Tablet · 19 Mar 2021

In this essay, the author reflects on their experience in the south of France and discusses two novels, Philip Roth's "American Pastoral" and Allegra Goodman's "Kaaterskill Falls," which explore the consequences of trying to transcend history.

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Not a Nice Boy

Jesse Tisch in Jewish Review of Books · 30 Jun 2020

Benjamin Taylor's memoir, "Not a Nice Boy," explores the complex and sometimes contradictory character of the acclaimed writer Philip Roth.

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Jews in Lockdown

Howard Jacobson in Tablet · 20 May 2020

The author explores the idea of Jewishness and its connection to feelings of isolation and confinement, drawing parallels between Hamlet and Jewish characters like Shylock.

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Could It Have Happened Here? The Implausible Plotting of The Plot Against America

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 13 May 2020

The article discusses the HBO adaptation of Philip Roth's novel "The Plot Against America," focusing on the implausibility of the character Rabbi Bengelsdorf and the depiction of antisemitism in the story.

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David Simon drew from his Jewish heritage to write ‘The Plot Against America’

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 30 Mar 2020

David Simon, known for works like "The Wire," tapped into his Jewish roots in "The Plot Against America," drawing from his heritage and family experiences to create a more personal and sentimental narrative.

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‘The Plot Against America’: How the Forward reported the transformation of Charles A. Lindbergh

Forward · 15 Mar 2020

"The Plot Against America" by Philip Roth explores a counterhistory where Charles Lindbergh becomes president in 1940, paralleled with real events reported by The Forward, showcasing Lindbergh's transformation from hero to anti-Semitic figure.

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David Simon on ‘The Plot Against America’ and our crisis of democracy

Forward · 15 Mar 2020

David Simon, known for his work on shows like "The Wire" and "The Deuce," reflects on his adaptation of Philip Roth's novel "The Plot Against America," which imagines an alternate history where Charles Lindbergh, a hero and anti-Semite, becomes president and pushes isolationist and anti-Semitic policies.

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‘The Plot Against America’ is truer than even Philip Roth knew

PJ Grisar in Forward · 15 Mar 2020

"The Plot Against America" by Philip Roth, both the novel and the subsequent HBO miniseries, explores an alternate history where Charles Lindbergh, a sympathizer with Nazis, becomes President of the United States in 1940.

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“He Called Me Jim”

Steven J. Zipperstein in Jewish Review of Books · 17 Dec 2019

The text discusses the life and work of James Atlas, a literary biographer who delves into his experiences writing biographies of famous figures like Saul Bellow and Delmore Schwartz.

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Feeding Fleishman: Ep. 191

Unorthodox · 8 Aug 2019

In episode 191 of the podcast "Unorthodox," Jewish guest Taffy Brodesser-Akner, author of "Fleishman is in Trouble," discusses the success of her debut novel and her Jewish identity in writing.

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Feeding Fleishman: Ep. 191

Unorthodox · 8 Aug 2019

In this episode of Unorthodox, Taffy Brodesser-Akner discusses her bestselling novel "Fleishman Is in Trouble," reflecting on its Jewish themes and her inspirations, while Umber Ahmad shares her journey from banker to baker, highlighting how food connects people.

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Portnoy's Complaint at 50 featuring Brett Ashley Kaplan, Warren Hoffman, Josh Lambert & Jeremy Shere and produced by the Association for Jewish Studies

Adventures in Jewish Studies · 19 Jun 2019

Philip Roth's novel "Portnoy's Complaint" celebrates its 50th anniversary, unveiling a tale of Alexander Portnoy, a Jewish man grappling with his identity and pushing against societal constraints, particularly his domineering mother.

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