Books

Who decided when the third age begins? 7 signs that it's time to listen to the body

There are age-related changes in the body, but many of them can be influenced through proper nutrition, activity, and habits. Dr. Maya Rosman gives some important tips from her new book.

Illustration: The third age.
The Penguin logo is visible on the spines of books displayed on a shelf at Book Passage on November 02, 2021 in Corte Madera, California.

Palestinian history children's book withdrawn from publisher due to editorial disagreements

Author Gil Hoffman stands with his new book, ‘The Blood Libel Machine,’ which argues that the spread of anti-Israel narratives and the surge in global antisemitism were the result of a premeditated information campaign that had been in the works for decades.

Israel must treat the media war as seriously as Iran’s nuclear threat, Gil Hoffman says

Sally Rooney attends a photocall during the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

Irish author Sally Rooney's books no longer sold in UK over support for banned Palestine Action


'The Prime Ministers': New book covers Begin, the ‘Altalena,’ and the October 27 election - review

Israelis vote on October 27, at the end of only the second Knesset since 1988 to serve a full term – the other 13 having dissolved early. 

MENACHEM BEGIN addresses the Knesset, 1974.

On October 7, Hamas’s goal was not the Nova festival - it was New York - opinion

Sinwar’s goal was to initiate a future multifront war that could succeed after Israel lost the world’s support, and ideally after Iran obtained a nuclear capability.

ELIMINATED BY the IDF post-Oct. 7: Hamas leaders Ismail Haniyeh (L) and Yahya Sinwar (R), and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah (C), seen at entrance to Jerusalem, Nov. 2024.

'Excuse Me, Is This Yours?': Before you boycott settlers, meet them - review

Twelve Western countries announced plans to boycott trade with Israeli settlements, once again turning “the settlers” into an international political category. Who, exactly, are these settlers?

ISI AND TUVIA TENENBOM look out over the Judean Hills.

'Echoes of Rashi': Exploring R. Shlomo Yitzhaki's ideas and their relevance today

Rashi’s comment reminds us that history is shaped not only by people who occupy positions of power, but also by the timing of their arrival.

ALIYAH: JUST the beginning. Pictured: French immigrants arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport, Aug. 3.

The Diary That Survived Entebbe

Austin resident and longtime Jewish National Fund-USA supporter carries forward her father’s firsthand account of Entebbe, 50 years later.

(From L) Ester Smith and husband, Larry, with her parents, Regina and Yehuda Gottlieb, z”l, in Ramat Gan, 1979.

Grassroots literary movement turns October 7 grief into books with new 'Bound in Memory' exhibition

The profound literary archive showcases the hundreds of biographies deposited at the library since the outbreak of the war.

The "Bound in Memory" exhibit at the National Library of Israel.

‘To laugh and cry’: New book combines biblical teachings with personal Oct. 7 reflections - review

In his new book, 'After the Dust and Ashes,' Fathom editor Calev Ben-Dor combines his own reflections and informed ruminations on October 7 with teachings on the Book of Job.

CAR GRAVEYARD at Tekuma.

Getting the word out: The Israeli Institute for Hebrew Literature flies the flag in Frankfurt

Sigalit Gelfand, and the Israeli Institute for Hebrew Literature, which she serves as CEO, will be well and truly in the thick of things.

FRANKFURT BOOK FAIR: World’s largest industry event.

ADL report finds systemic exclusion of Jewish, Israeli artists across US cultural institutions

Over 80% of respondents somewhat or strongly agreed that excluding Jews or their work from cultural spaces contributes to anti-Jewish hate, while 72% said the same about excluding Israelis.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, in New York, US on September 24, 2026.

Poet, author Yehuda Atlas passed away at age 89, Sourasky Medical Center announces

"In his life, he acted and worked for people out of emotion and a desire to help," said the hospital when announcing Atlas's passing.

Portrait of Yehuda Atlas, children's book writer. December 03, 2012.