book review

‘Bummer’: An entertaining guide to anal health

To say that Bummer is an unusual book is to say no more than the truth, but it is also immensely readable, very interesting and, above all, extremely informative.

'Goodness and Mercy Shall Follow Me': A story of Zionists, scholars

Avraham Frank’s timely message, now available in translation, is that “A nation without faith can’t endure, and faith without a nation is a return to exile.” 

By MARTIN LOCKSHIN
15/03/2024

'Reclaiming Dignity': A look at 'misunderstood' Jewish modesty

Reclaiming Dignity: A Guide to Tzniut for Men and Women grew from a small project in memory of editor Bracha Poliakoff’s mother into an important contribution to the Jewish world. 

'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
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