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Essay Five Jewish Writers Walk Into a Bookstore… Posted by Joseph WinklerA Jewish joke: what do you get when you stick five contemporary, talented Jewish writers on a panel?A. 10 opinions on what constitutes… Joseph Winkler March 22, 2012
Essay Do We Prioritize the Vulnerable in Justice? Earlier this week, Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz wrote about prayer and activism. This week, the Amazon Kindle version of his book Jewish Ethics & Social… Shmuly Yanklowitz March 21, 2012
Essay Is Prayer for Activists? Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz is the founder and president of Uri L’Tzedek. He is the author of Jewish Ethics & Social Justice: A Guide for the 21st… Shmuly Yanklowitz March 19, 2012
Essay Saying New Things About Old Historical Episodes Earlier this week, Dr. Jonathan Sarna wrote about writing his most recent book, When General Grant Expelled the Jews, in Jerusalem. He has been blogging here all week for… Jonathan D. Sarna March 15, 2012
Essay Writing the Civil War in Jerusalem Dr. Jonathan Sarna’s newest book, When General Grant Expelled the Jews, is now available. He will be blogging here all week for Jewish Book Council and… Jonathan D. Sarna March 13, 2012
Essay Writers are Readers Alicia Oltuski is the author of Precious Objects: A Story of Diamonds, Family, and a Way of Life. Alicia toured through Jewish Book Council’s Jewish Book… Alicia Oltuski March 6, 2012
