Books
Israeli author Amir Tibon wins Sami Rohr Prize for Oct. 7 memoir
“It is an incredible honor to receive the Sami Rohr Prize and join the esteemed list of writers who have won this award over the past two decades,” Tibon said in the Sami Rohr Prize press release.
'Engaging the Essence': The Lubavitcher Rebbe as philosopher - review
Fair is not always equal: Adapting bar, bat mitzvahs to developmental challenges - review
'Joseph Albo': A sweeping map of Jewish belief - review
Jane Yolen, whose The Devil’s Arithmetic became a Holocaust classic, dies at 87
Scholars say The Devil’s Arithmetic cemented Yolen's legacy as a leading writer for young Jewish readers, praised for blending time travel with historical authenticity.
'Returning': Exploring assimilation and the search for Jewish belonging - review
A multigenerational story of assimilation and the search for Jewish belonging.
'We Are Black Jews': The story of Ethiopian Jews and Israel's unfinished journey - review
A powerful book exploring the rich history, deep pain, and resilient future of the Ethiopian community in Israel.
Author of ‘People Love Dead Jews,’ Dara Horn, delights Jerusalem crowd
"The Final Solution to the Jewish Problem" will be the title of her upcoming book, Dara Horn said.
Sally Rooney to issue novel in Hebrew with Israeli publisher who complies with BDS
That move prompted backlash in Israel and beyond, including calls to boycott Rooney’s work, with Israeli bookstore chains reportedly removing some of her books from shelves.
What is the future for Jews in the UK? | Jerusalem Dispatch
The latest episode dives into the security concerns of British Jews, political polarization in the UK, and the challenges facing Jewish authors amidst rising anti-Israel sentiment.
'Your story is too Jewish': Inside publishing's dirty open secret - from the editor
Jewish and Israeli writers are confronting growing exclusion in publishing, even as new voices continue to emerge and push forward
Eduard Shyfrin introduces a first-ever systematic theory of Kabbalah for the modern era
In ‘The Relativity of Death,’ Shyfrin transforms centuries of mystical thought into a structured framework – connecting information, consciousness, and reality’s deeper architecture.
Backlash grows over Israeli character in R.F. Kuang’s upcoming novel 'Taipei Story'
Author R.F. Kuang is facing backlash after a leaked excerpt from her new novel included an Israeli character, prompting criticism and calls for a boycott.
New books by Jewish authors revisit the rules of protest in a polarized era - opinion
A new mini-genre of “how-to” books about dissent and activism has emerged, drawing lessons from past protests.
