Books
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.
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Eduard Shyfrin introduces a first-ever systematic theory of Kabbalah for the modern era
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.
18th-century prayer book of Luria’s teachings to go on display at ANU ahead of Lag Ba’omer
The holiday will be marked at the museum with the unveiling of a unique siddur from Rabbi Isaac Luria, known as Ha'ari.
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Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s memoir about her son's murder tops NYT bestseller list
Hersh Goldberg-Polin was kidnapped from the Nova Music Festival on October 7, 2023. Part of his arm was shot off during the abduction, and he was held captive in Gaza.
JD Salinger asked publishers to remove references to his Jewish heritage, letters reveal
"Second-rate reviewers would probably find the information just provocative enough to use and misuse over and over again," wrote Salinger. "So, please, let’s be careful.”
"Don’t travel naked in Switzerland" and more tips for visiting a foreign country
A new travel book offers 100 tips for proper and respectful behavior in a foreign country.
Peter Beinart’s ‘Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza’ wins PEN America award
Judges said the book “offers a model for writing a new story when inherited narratives no longer hold.” PEN America's CEO left in 2024 after the group published a report accusing Israel of genocide.
'The Arab Case for Israel': Explaining the conflict between Jews and Arabs - review
The Arab Case for Israel is the book that I would recommend above all others for anyone who sincerely wants to understand the entrenched conflict between Jews and Arabs in Israel.
Jewish authors slam Jewish Book Council for ‘bias toward centering Israeli, Zionist voices’
A new open letter signed by 42 authors argues that the Jewish Book Council, which was founded in 1925, should commit itself more to spotlighting Jewish voices who disagree with traditional Zionism.
