Literature
Over 50 years later, Saul Bellow’s Israel observations remain strikingly relevant - review
The book’s enduring relevance has led its publishers, Penguin Random House, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its first appearance by reissuing it in 2026.
‘To laugh and cry’: New book combines biblical teachings with personal Oct. 7 reflections - review
Getting the word out: The Israeli Institute for Hebrew Literature flies the flag in Frankfurt
More than 350 cultural figures slam Spanish festival for canceling Jewish novelist’s invitation
Scribing the future: Matan’s fellowship paves the way for women’s Torah literature
Matan’s Kitvuni initiative is allowing women Torah scholars to produce high-level books of Torah scholarship.
Jagged wounds bleed orange rust: Family dysfunction viewed through art - review
This is a well-written, offbeat, and powerful memoir, deserving of consideration.
'Making sense of God' through Norman Solomon's new book - review
Solomon’s aim is not to indoctrinate or convert but rather to provoke thought and stimulate discussion.
'After Camus: A Novel': The ghost of Camus haunts an American couple
An interesting, though bizarre book, and a nod to the writings of Camus about the survival or death of love and friendship.
The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic: the Talmud and feminine dichotomy
'The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic' discusses the six women in the Talmud who are cited by name, and matches them with six paradigms of the female.
Bestselling author John Irving makes appearance at the Jerusalem Writers Festival
The author, who appeared on Zoom because he had just caught a case of COVID, had planned to attend the festival in person – and promised his interviewer to come to Israel when his health permitted.
Jessica Cohen: Go-to English translator of contemporary Israeli literature
In addition to being bilingual, “she has a super sensitive ear for the texts she translates, and she strives to find the right English words and the right register for each book."
John Irving to attend the Jerusalem International Writers Festival
‘I was pro-Israel in 1981, and I’m not less pro-Israel now,’ says acclaimed novelist.
Acclaimed Jewish-American novelist Paul Auster dies at 77
Auster’s work straddles the divide between the middlebrow and the highbrow.
Oren Kessler awarded Sami Rohr Prize for 'Palestine 1936,' receives $100,000
Oren Kessler was praised for his analysis of the Middle East conflict. George Rohr highlights authors' contributions to Jewish literature. Debra Goldberg extends congratulations.
