Bursting with sheer chutzpah, four recent collections of short biographies celebrate women who broke barriers, pioneered new fields and made a difference in the world.
King of Yiddish
Curt Leviant's latest novel follows the comic misadventures of one Shmulik Gafni, a professor of Yiddish studies at a prestigious Israeli university.
Fifty Shades of Talmud
This delightful little gem of a book (about Talmud) is recommended reading for any Jewish adult who has ever had or wanted to have sex.
Review of The Secret Chord
Geraldine Brooks's intriguing title alludes to the mystery of David's genius with song.
Scattered Among the Nations
According to the authors, what connects these distant communities to the rest of the known Jewish world is shared pride in their heritage and passionate devotion to God
Searching for Wallenberg, a Review
Wallenberg, the Swedish diplomat, became a legend as one of the most courageous humanitarians of his time.
Trieste: A Novel
Few cities have had as rich and varied a history as Trieste, whose borders have been defined and redefined countless time.
The Grammar of God, a Review
Aviya Kushner has written a work of popular scholarship that has a point or two to make about what the Bible has come to mean to English speakers.
‘Doomed to Succeed’ by Dennis Ross
When a respected veteran diplomat like Ross offers guidance to American and Israeli policymakers, we would all be wise to listen.