literature

Maus

A Missouri school district could ban ‘Maus,’ citing concerns about ‘explicit sexual material’

Over the past year, several other Jewish books have been caught up in purges across multiple states, including an illustrated adaptation of Anne Frank’s diary and more.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
15/06/2023

Swedish Iranian author, Iranian Israeli actor discuss challenges of diaspora identity

In a conversation with Charhi, Hashemzadeh Bonde discussed her family’s move from Iran to Sweden and the process of coming to terms with her multifaceted identity.

By CRYSTAL JONES/THE MEDIA LINE
16/05/2023
Books

This four-year-old Emirati boy is the world's youngest-ever author

At only 4 years and 218 days of age, Saeed Rashed al-Mheiri published his debut children's book, The Elephant Saeed and the Bear.

Novelist Ayelet Gundar-Goshen brings a taste of Israeli culture to Brazil

Novelist Ayelet Gundar-Goshen recently toured Brazil with her husband, the screenwriter Yoav Shutan-Goshen.

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.

Israeli writers sign petition against plans to transfer National Library authority to Edu. Ministry

The amendment impacting the library is expected to allow the ministry to control appointments to the library board, as well as to increase "transparency and public oversight" of the institution.

The timeless debate

The book shows that the religion v. secularism debate transcends different eras

Iranian foundation offers land to Salman Rushdie's attacker - state media

Salman Rushdie was attacked by an American Muslim at a literary event in the summer, losing an eye and the use of one hand.

21/02/2023
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