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Abby Sher, author of 'All the Ways the World Can End.' (Courtesy/Franck Goldberg)
August 21, 2017, 3:00 am
A young adult novel gives cancer the comic treatment
Abby Sher has written soulful nonfiction and performed with Chicago's Second City. Now two worlds combine in a hilariously touching coming of age story
By Judy Batalion
From left: Michael Chabon, Ayelet Waldman and Nathan Englander. (Photo of Chabon courtesy; Waldman by Reenie Raschke; Englander by Juliana Sohn)
August 18, 2017, 3:51 am
Jewish authors join chorus of condemnation against Trump’s ‘moral equivalency’
Michael Chabon, Ayelet Waldman and Nathan Englander warn Jews as president fails to address alt-right's ramped-up anti-Semitic rhetoric
By Yaakov Schwartz
Steven Nadler, left, and Ben Nadler, the father-son duo who wrote 'Heretics! The Wondrous (and Dangerous) Beginnings of Modern Philosophy.' (Courtesy the Nadlers)
June 15, 2017, 5:34 am
With graphic book ‘Heretics!’ a father-son duo juxtapose sacrilege and critical thought
Written for those whose school days are a blur, this new illustrated history resonates in today's era of science skepticism
By Cathryn J. Prince
Idra Novey, author of 'Ways to Disappear.' (Donata Zanotti)
May 20, 2017, 3:21 am
The award-winning novel that appeared out of nowhere
Acclaimed translator Idra Novey's debut book 'Ways to Disappear' is a five-year secret project turned Sami Rohr Prize winner
By Cathryn J. Prince
Author Sana Krasikov. (Alexis Calice)
April 30, 2017, 9:04 am
New, aptly titled novel ‘The Patriots’ is a story for our times
In a tumultuous political climate, Ukraine-born author Sana Krasikov's book focuses on Americans who immigrated to the Soviet Union, and their decision's fallout
By Cathryn J. Prince
Austrian writer Stefan Zweig (public domain)
November 29, 2016, 9:47 am
Letters show paternal side of literary giant Zweig
A trove of previously unseen correspondence highlights Austrian Jewish author's concern with the fate of Jews, admiration for Zionist visionary Herzl
By Jonah Mandel
Barbara Sukowa as Friderike Zweig and Josef Hader as Stefan Zweig in 'Stefan Zweig' (Dor Film)
November 14, 2016, 1:54 pm
Austria’s Oscar contender explores exile’s tragic effects on Jewish writer Stefan Zweig
Innovative historical feature film takes on new meaning for audiences watching through lens of contemporary political events
By Renee Ghert-Zand
An image from 'Curious George' (YouTube screenshot)
August 6, 2016, 12:00 pm
The Jewish refugees behind ‘Curious George’
H.A. and Margret Rey fled the Nazis on self-made bicycles, carrying manuscript for book on the now world-famous monkey
By Hillel Italie
Etgar Keret at the 2011 International Writers' Festival (photo credit: Miriam Alster/Flash 90)
June 9, 2016, 10:04 pm
Israeli author Etgar Keret awarded Bronfman Prize
One of Israel's most successful writers receives $100,000 prize for conveying Jewish and humanitarian values
By JTA
Amanda Stern, creator and host of the Happy Ending series, will be bringing the show to Israel as part of the Jerusalem Writers' Festival (Jon Pack)
May 25, 2016, 4:31 am
Israel debut for NY-based literary series, where audience throws wrenches into the plot
Amanda Stern's Happy Ending heads to the Jerusalem Writer’s Festival, featuring authors Etgar Keret and Gary Shteyngart
By Jen Maidenberg
British author Tim Samuels. 'The mantra of the book for me was male honesty and candor.' (courtesy)
May 23, 2016, 9:03 am
British author writes humorous guide for men seeking masculinity
In 'Who Stole My Spear?' Tim Samuels discusses almost coming to blows at synagogue, and how 10 days of Krav Maga in Israel nourished his manliness
By Jenni Frazer
Cover detail from 'Shtum' by Jem Lester, a new novel about a family coping and thriving with the challenges of autism (courtesy)
May 13, 2016, 9:42 pm
Novel explores how autism can teach a family to communicate
Centered around a nonverbal autistic son and Holocaust survivor grandfather, Jem Lester's semi-autobiographical debut 'Shtum' wins hearts and acclaim
By Anne Joseph
Author Ayelet Waldman, wife of Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Chabon. (Reenie Raschke)
From the WebMay 8, 2016, 2:47 am
When famous writers visited Hebron’s Jewish settlers
25 novelists are journeying to Israel, the West Bank and Gaza to gather material for a book of essays marking 50 years of occupation, The Washington Post reports
The ceramic work of David Adika at a new pottery exhibit opening in Tel Aviv (Courtesy David Adika)
November 18, 2015, 11:41 am
No holidays? No problem!
Music, art, stories and apps to keep you entertained till the Hanukkah festivities begin
By Jessica Steinberg
'Pan' screenwriter Jason Fuchs says he was 'TV obsessed' even as a pre-schooler. (courtesy)
October 9, 2015, 10:23 pm
‘Pan’ screenwriter looks to Exodus for blockbuster’s plot
As his movie makes its world debut, child actor turned scribe Jason Fuchs talks about his Gulf War trading card collection and how 9/11 shaped his life
By Howard Blas
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