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Essay Where Orthodox Judaism, Feminism, and Fantasy Fiction Intersect Earlier this week, Ilana C. Myer wrote about how Jerusalem found its way into her debut fantasy novel. Ilana is blogging here all week as part of the Visiting Scribe… Ilana C. Myer March 3, 2016
Nonfiction The Bridge Builder: The Life and Continuing Legacy of Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein Zev Chafets
Nonfiction The Secret of Chabad: Inside the World’s Most Successful Jewish Movement David Eliezrie
Nonfiction Beyond Sectarianism: The Realignment of American Orthodox Judaism Adam S. Ferziger
Essay Street-Corner Sociology in South Williamsburg Earlier this week, John Benditt pondered whether or not Proust was Jewish and wrote about identity and writing. The Boatmaker is his debut novel. He has been blogging… John Benditt July 24, 2015
Essay Writing the Mechitzah Earlier this week, Michelle Brafman wrote about water and the mikvah in Judaism as well as the tahara, Jewish burial rituals. She is the author of the debut… Michelle Brafman May 1, 2015
Essay Sacred Pools Earlier this week, Michelle Brafman wrote about the tahara, Jewish burial rituals. She is the author of the debut novel Washing the Dead and will be blogging here all… Michelle Brafman April 29, 2015
Nonfiction A Philosophy of Havruta: Understanding and Teaching the Art of Text Study in Pairs Elie Holzer with Orit Kent
Interview Interview: Rabbi Joseph Telushkin by William Liss-LevinsonWilliam Liss-Levinson, member of the Board of the Jewish Book Council, sat down with fellow Board member and noted author, scholar and speaker… William Liss-Levinson August 22, 2014
Essay Asher Lev as a Model for Rembrandt Earlier this week, Nina Siegal wrote about being Jewish in Amsterdam. Her newest novel, The Anatomy Lesson, is now available. She will be blogging here all week for… Nina Siegal June 25, 2014
