book review

'Crossing the Jordan': Deeply considered essays on Judaism, Islam, the West

Insights into Judaism, Islam, the West, and factors affecting their relationship

'Bylines and Blessings': Having faith in a liberal industry

Bylines and Blessings would be especially meaningful for those looking for advice about integrating traditional Jewish values and career ambitions. 

'More Than We Expected': Making sense of the unthinkable

While nobody who hasn’t lost a child can fully empathize with the sort of trauma Robinson experienced, any reader can take something of value from the general truths that he expresses so eloquently.

'Hands of Gold': A story resonating with Jewish families in the US

It was her grandfather’s autobiography that provided the basis for her novel Hands of Gold, to which she gives the subtitle One Man’s Quest to Find the Silver Lining in Misfortune.

'Providence and Power': Examining the statesmanship of Jewish leaders

Providence and Power is bookended by portraits of King David and, in the penultimate chapter, Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin.

By ALLAN BOROWSKI
23/02/2024

'Cold Crematorium': An unusual account of the Holocaust

It’s an unusual Holocaust book because it was written soon after the war by an adult journalist and focuses not on death camps but on the slave-labor camps in which he toiled.

By NEAL GENDLER
23/02/2024

The veteran 'Post' book reviewer shares his life story

A glimpse into the world of the veteran ‘Magazine’ book reviewer Glenn C. Altschuler.

By GLENN C. ALTSCHULER
17/02/2024

'Shabbat': A bestselling cookbook with family recipes - review

With her new book, Adeena Sussman has made the special taste and excitement of Shabbat accessible to everyone, whatever their level of observance or lack thereof.

By HOWARD BLAS
12/02/2024
GOD FORBIDS Adam and Eve from eating the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge.

A pair of scholarly explorations of the Bible

Temptation Transformed invites readers on a journey through the annals of history, challenging preconceived notions, and revealing the intricate story behind the genesis of a pervasive belief.

By RABBI REUVEN CHAIM KLEIN
10/02/2024

'My Brother's Keeper': Ex-Netanyahu aide comes clean about 2014 - review

Harow tells, in graphic detail, the effect working as Netanyahu’s aide had on him – the relentless pressure of being at the PM’s beck and call 24 hours a day.

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