writing

Israeli screenwriters union supports striking Writers Guild of America

The Screenwriters Guild of Israel (SGI) is urging its members not to cross the virtual WGA picket line and “scab” for Hollywood studios

By LAURI DONAHUE
16/06/2023
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Robert Gottlieb, legendary editor who championed Joseph Heller, Robert Caro dies at 92

A famous workaholic, he reportedly was reviewing proofs of a book by the Jewish author Cynthia Ozick while helping his pregnant wife through labor.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA
16/06/2023

Jennifer Egan talks tech, freedom at Jerusalem Writers Festival

The author of a body of work that includes A Visit from the Goon Squad, Manhattan Beach and The Candy House, sat down at the Jerusalem Writers Festival.

Meir Shalev and Yehonatan Geffen were Israeli cultural royalty - comment

Recently Israeli Author Meir Shalev passed away at 74 and Yehonatan Geffen passed away at 76.

By GILAD HALPERN/JTA
03/05/2023

Violeta from Italia - short story

I wonder where Violeta is now, if she ever heard what happened to Niko. Whenever we see a redhead on the bus, Oren and I look to see if maybe Violeta has come back.

Welcome to Har Nes! - short story

The town was called Har Nes, which means “miracle mountain” in Hebrew. The omen was fortuitous. Stumbling upon a home with a spectacular view of the Kinneret, we were instantly hooked. 

By GABRIEL EMANUEL
09/04/2023

The best books of 2022-2023 - opinion

My fifth annual list of favorite books on Israeli, Jewish and other matters, ranging from diplomacy to Torah commentary.

Beneath the surface: A history of water expressions and phrases

The English language is awash with terms and expressions that are related to water. Let’s dive in and explore the sources of some familiar idioms, expressions and trends.

By RUTH BELOFF
11/03/2023

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07/03/2023

Can you use AI to work for you or is it copyright infringement?

Who owns the rights to the commercial sale of AI products, the user or the creators of the software?

By YEHUDA SHARONI/MAARIV
01/03/2023
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