Books
Albert Camus' classic existential novel 'The Stranger' receives a sleek, stunning cinematic update
The Stranger is a classic of modern French literature, and adapting it for the screen must have been daunting, but Ozon, an eclectic and often playful and original filmmaker who is up to the task.
Daniel Silva's newest novel 'Ransom' proves to be a superb and timely spy thriller - review
English-language book clubs across Israel keep Anglo women on the same page
Noam Sheriff’s ‘Akdamot’: My work will survive
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
'My Wanderings in the Gardens': Hansen House, a Jerusalem architectural and cultural gem - review
My Wanderings in the Gardens: The Legacy of Hansen House in Jerusalem is a charming, arresting, evocative, historical, information-laden portrayal of the backdrop to the architectural and cultural ge
'Voices From The Last Days Of Freedom': Showcasing the pre-communist Cuba we lost - review
Below are some excerpts from the book, which showcases the personal accounts of those who were young children when they fled with – or without – their parents and families as Communism took over.
Wine talk: The grape and the word
In the next few months, some books will be published that should be on every wine professional’s and wine lover’s bookshelf.
National Library of Israel launches memorial book initiative ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary
The initiative will preserve memorial books and personal works created in memory of those killed in combat and those murdered, while making their stories accessible to future generations.
