In two recently published books, one memoir, and one nonfiction, Nicholas Lemann and Shari Rabin explore how southern Jews balanced faith, identity and privilege.
George Blumenthal collects spectacular antiquities that demonstrate the historical Jewish presence in the Land of Israel. Now, he's digitizing some of the most important pieces of evidence.
Pamela S. Nadell has catalogued a disturbing side of American history that adds nuance to the belief that the American experience has been uniquely welcoming for Jews.
Nathan Englander explores the consequences of youthful decisions in his novel about a young man who opts out of saying the Kaddish for his deceased father.