A trio of new volumes bear witness to the worst moments in Israel’s history and bear witness to raw trauma and heroism.
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A trio of new volumes bear witness to the worst moments in Israel’s history and bear witness to raw trauma and heroism.
BooksTaffy Brodesser-Akner’s ‘Long Island Compromise’The author of ‘Fleischman Is in Trouble’ reveals the inspiration behind her latest novel, already set for an Apple TV adaptation.
The author of ‘Fleischman Is in Trouble’ reveals the inspiration behind her latest novel, already set for an Apple TV adaptation.
BooksInfusing Romance Books With Jewish JoyFun, love and the promise of a happy ending. This is the world of Jewish romance.
Fun, love and the promise of a happy ending. This is the world of Jewish romance.
BooksHaving the Conversation With Noa TishbyIn Tishby’s recent book, “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew” the Hollywood insider writes: “Absolutely Free Palestine. Free Palestine from Hamas.”
In Tishby’s recent book, “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew” the Hollywood insider writes: “Absolutely Free Palestine. Free Palestine from Hamas.”
BooksHealing Jewish Books for Dark Winter DaysA spiritual book from one of the most influential rabbis in America, a memoir on love after 50 and more stories for the soul.
A spiritual book from one of the most influential rabbis in America, a memoir on love after 50 and more stories for the soul.
BooksWhat Makes a Book Jewish?Seven fiction writers, all American Jewish women, tackle a highly disputed literary question: What makes a work of fiction Jewish? Their replies are fascinating.
Seven fiction writers, all American Jewish women, tackle a highly disputed literary question: What makes a work of fiction Jewish? Their replies are fascinating.
BooksDocumenting the Memories of Anne Frank’s FriendDina Kraft shares her experiencing collecting Holocaust survivor Hannah Pick-Goslar’s memories for her new memoir, ‘My Friend Anne Frank.’
Dina Kraft shares her experiencing collecting Holocaust survivor Hannah Pick-Goslar’s memories for her new memoir, ‘My Friend Anne Frank.’
BooksEssential Reads: Women of Color Navigating Jewish IdentityJewry’s multicultural mix has brought forth a plethora of books that engage readers in tough conversations about the differences and similarities among Jews today.
Jewry’s multicultural mix has brought forth a plethora of books that engage readers in tough conversations about the differences and similarities among Jews today.
BooksThe Next Chapter for Zibby OwensOne of the most powerful book influencers is transforming the publishing world on women’s terms.
One of the most powerful book influencers is transforming the publishing world on women’s terms.
BooksRBG’s Brave & Brilliant WomenA curated list of 33 inspiring women that includes trailblazers from the Bible through the 20th century.
A curated list of 33 inspiring women that includes trailblazers from the Bible through the 20th century.
BooksPeople Love Dead JewsAt its core, People Love Dead Jews is a meditation on time and identity in which Horn ultimately reasserts the vitality of Jewish life.
At its core, People Love Dead Jews is a meditation on time and identity in which Horn ultimately reasserts the vitality of Jewish life.
Passover Reading: Haggadas and MoreAs Passover approaches, I am always curious to see if there is a new blockbuster haggada. I didn’t find one this year but there isThe Betrayers: A NovelSet in Crimea, this books relates a story that is simple on its surface but deeply scrutinizes ethical judgments, even though the events transpire in only one day.Biographies of Ben-Gurion, BeginBegin only features as a minor player in Anita Shapira’s biography of David Ben-Gurion, but Israel's first leader is a major foil in Daniel Gordis’s "Menachem Begin: TheNazis, Islamists and the Making of the Modern Middle Eastby Jack FischelBoth an Arab nationalist and an Islamic fundamentalist, Grand Mufti of Jerusalem Haj Amin al-Husseini sided with Nazi Germany during World War II and agitated against the Jews.Beyond the ForestBy 2008, Kantor's pictures are in color and include more people—a young woman and her baby, children rehearsing to perform at a retirement home, a table spread withBook Excerpt: The Golem and the JinniChava is a golem, alone in the world after the man for whom she was created died on the journey to America. Ahmad is aThe Rebbe, Three Views: A Book Roundupby David WolpeMy Rebbe by Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz. (Maggid, 250 pp. $24.95) Rebbe: The Life and Teachings of Menachem M. Schneerson, the Most Influential Rabbi in Modern History byNo Better Time: The Brief Remarkable Life of Danny LewinNo Better Time: The Brief, Remarkable Life of Danny Lewin, the Genius Who Transformed the Internet The premise of No Better Time—that Israeli Internet pioneerFooter Menu Column 2
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