Jewish Pimps and Prostitutes in ‘The Third Daughter’
Talia Carner’s historical fiction exposes a little-know piece of Jewish history, the sex trafficking of Jewish women from Russia to Argentina in the 19th century.
‘1947,’ a Year That Defined the Modern World
In stark and understated prose, Elisabeth Asbrink juxtaposes seemingly random events of 1947 to construct a close-up picture of a that eventful year.
The Man Who Willingly Went to Auschwitz in ‘The Volunteer’
Journalist Jack Fairweather has written a riveting account of Witold Pilecki, a Polish resistance leader who allowed himself to be captured by the Germans, in order to be sent…
What Was So Controversial About ‘The Siege of Tel Aviv’?
'The Siege of Tel Aviv' painstakingly imagines an invasion of the Jewish state by five Arab armies, led by Iran—and was condemned on social media for being Islamophobic.
Debut Short Story Collections from R.L. Maizes and Julie Zuckerman
'We Love Anderson Cooper' by R.L. Maizes and 'The Book of Jeremiah' by Julie Zuckerman continue the rich tradition of Jewish short stories.
A Hasidic Matriarch’s Decision in ‘On Division’
Goldie Goldbloom’s novel follows Surie Eckstein, who faces choices that threaten her happy marriage and her allegiance to her insular hasidic community.
The Old City Gets an Accessibility Makeover
Along with physical improvements to ease access, a smartphone app allows anyone with a stroller or wheelchair to map out an accessible route within the Old City.