A trio of new volumes bear witness to the worst moments in Israel’s history and bear witness to raw trauma and heroism.
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A trio of new volumes bear witness to the worst moments in Israel’s history and bear witness to raw trauma and heroism.
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The author of ‘Fleischman Is in Trouble’ reveals the inspiration behind her latest novel, already set for an Apple TV adaptation.
BooksInfusing Romance Books With Jewish JoyFun, love and the promise of a happy ending. This is the world of Jewish romance.
Fun, love and the promise of a happy ending. This is the world of Jewish romance.
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In Tishby’s recent book, “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew” the Hollywood insider writes: “Absolutely Free Palestine. Free Palestine from Hamas.”
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A spiritual book from one of the most influential rabbis in America, a memoir on love after 50 and more stories for the soul.
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Seven fiction writers, all American Jewish women, tackle a highly disputed literary question: What makes a work of fiction Jewish? Their replies are fascinating.
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Dina Kraft shares her experiencing collecting Holocaust survivor Hannah Pick-Goslar’s memories for her new memoir, ‘My Friend Anne Frank.’
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Jewry’s multicultural mix has brought forth a plethora of books that engage readers in tough conversations about the differences and similarities among Jews today.
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One of the most powerful book influencers is transforming the publishing world on women’s terms.
BooksRBG’s Brave & Brilliant WomenA curated list of 33 inspiring women that includes trailblazers from the Bible through the 20th century.
A curated list of 33 inspiring women that includes trailblazers from the Bible through the 20th century.
BooksPeople Love Dead JewsAt its core, People Love Dead Jews is a meditation on time and identity in which Horn ultimately reasserts the vitality of Jewish life.
At its core, People Love Dead Jews is a meditation on time and identity in which Horn ultimately reasserts the vitality of Jewish life.
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