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Remembering Dan Margalit: Leaving a mark on Israeli media for better or worse - opinion

Margalit belonged to the pantheon of famous Israeli journalists who left a mark on Israeli journalism and TV programs.

DAN MARGALIT undoubtedly belonged to the pantheon of famous Israeli journalists who, for better or worse (mostly for better), left a mark on Israeli journalism and TV programs, says the writer.
Pulitzer Prize winning author Geraldine Brooks is awarded the 2025 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction.

Pulitzer Prize-winning Jewish author Geraldine Brooks awarded Library of Congress fiction award

 People demonstrate on the day of a vote on the motion calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, in London, Britain, February 21, 2024.

Zadie Smith, Ian McEwan join 380 UK writers demanding Gaza ceasefire in open letter

MICHEL HOUELLEBECQ will be appearing at the Jerusalem International Writers Festival and the Jerusalem International Book Forum.

This week’s Jerusalem International Writers Festival to light up literary landscape


Yehoshua’s appeal

Yehoshua, 82, dubbed “the Israeli Faulkner” by The New York Times, is a prolific author of novels, short stories, plays and essays.

A.B. Yehoshua

Chat with Joyce Carol Oates: Jerusalem Writers Festival

Joyce Carol Oates, who characterizes her upcoming appearance at the Mishkenot Sha’ananim Writers Festival as ‘a high point of my life as a writer – perhaps the high point’

AMERICAN WRITER Joyce Carol Oates. In her upcoming acceptance of the Jerusalem Prize, she plans to note, ‘The Jerusalem Prize crystallizes these obligations [of a morally righteous society] for me even as it celebrates the enduring art of literature.’

9 writers who perfectly capture what it’s like for Jews of color

As a black Jewish writer, I obviously want to read books written by and highlighting the stories of Jews of color. That’s easier said than done, though.

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A promise fulfilled

The movie opens in the 1960s with a weak framing device – the adult Gary (Pierre Niney) and his then-wife, writer Lesley Blanch (Catherine McCormack) – are in Mexico when he starts writing.

PROMISE AT DAWN

Coping with writer’s block

Writer’s block is a common problem that many of us face from time to time. However, if you are really stuck, try some of the tips described above. They work. I know.

Writer's block

Legacy of Maimonides

The Israel Museum’s new exhibition brings the Rambam to life through rare manuscripts and his own signature.


Famed author Joyce Carol Oates wins 2019 Jerusalem Prize

As Oates graciously acknowledges her honor to be a recipient, she explained her mysterious Jewish heritage.

Writer Joyce Carol Oates poses with her book "Blonde" during a photocall after she won the Literary Award at the 36th American film festival in Deauville September 9, 2010.

Alice Walker: Antisemitism claims ‘smears’ against me

Author claims renowned antisemite David Icke ‘is not anti-Jewish’

Alice Walker

Palestinian-American author detained at Ben Gurion airport

Her detention is not related to Boycott, Divestment or Sanctions (BDS) ties.

An El Al plane in Ben Gurion Airport

A lifelong passion for writing

Dvora Waysman