Novel
John Irving's new novel follows a Jewish heroine across decades
John Irving’s Queen Esther follows an orphaned Jewish girl who becomes a family’s anchor, fights Nazis, and shapes Israel’s birth –while her son comes of age amid Vietnam and identity, love, and loss
Philip Roth’s flawed brilliance and its impact on Jewish identity - opinion
National Book Award in nonfiction goes to ‘One day, everyone will have always been against this'
Her Jewish grandfather’s shame inspired a prize-winning novel
'A Series of Unfortunate Events' is very Jewish. Here's why
Written by Daniel Handler under the pseudonym Lemony Snicket, A Series of Unfortunate Event is beloved for its macabre tone, quickly characters, and numerous mysteries. But it's also Jewish.
'Alice by Heart': A wartime coming-of-age musical based on Alice in Wonderland - review
Clearly a major group effort, this production wowed the audience on opening night with exquisite songs, playful and dynamic choreography, splendid acting, and moments of surreal comedy.
British-Jewish author Neil Gaiman accused of sexual assault
Gaiman strongly denies these accusations, and says the claims are related to the two women's regret over the relationship.
John Irving in Jerusalem: I’m pro-Israel, I’m pro-Jewish, and here for you
Irving, who last visited Israel in 1981, said his new book brings back some of the characters and setting of his beloved novel, The Cider House Rules.
‘Goyhood’ - Reuven Fenton on the story behind his debut novel
The character discovers, to his disbelief and horror, that his mother was not actually Jewish,
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.
'On Her Own': The gripping new novel by Lihi Lapid - review
Lihi Lapid is a writer and activist for disability rights. She is married to Israeli politician Yair Lapid, currently the leader of the opposition.
Lihi Lapid's novel ‘On Her Own’
While she is the author of novel, Woman of Valor, which was also published in English to positive reviews, and several other books that came out in Israel, she is also the wife of Yair Lapid
'Orfeo’s Last Act': A plot spanning Renaissance Italy and modern England - review
The two parts of the story run side by side down the 262 pages of the book, part one on the evenly numbered pages; part two on the odd.
In her new book, Batya Ungar-Sargon speaks on why Jews need to rethink their alliances
Her new book applies to Jews and Israel, especially post-October 7 when American Jews were stunned by their progressive peers.
