Books
On October 7, Hamas’s goal was not the Nova festival - it was New York - opinion
Sinwar’s goal was to initiate a future multifront war that could succeed after Israel lost the world’s support, and ideally after Iran obtained a nuclear capability.
'Excuse Me, Is This Yours?': Before you boycott settlers, meet them - review
'Echoes of Rashi': Exploring R. Shlomo Yitzhaki's ideas and their relevance today
The Diary That Survived Entebbe
Author of ‘People Love Dead Jews,’ Dara Horn, delights Jerusalem crowd
"The Final Solution to the Jewish Problem" will be the title of her upcoming book, Dara Horn said.
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.
What is the future for Jews in the UK? | Jerusalem Dispatch
The latest episode dives into the security concerns of British Jews, political polarization in the UK, and the challenges facing Jewish authors amidst rising anti-Israel sentiment.
'Your story is too Jewish': Inside publishing's dirty open secret - from the editor
Jewish and Israeli writers are confronting growing exclusion in publishing, even as new voices continue to emerge and push forward
Eduard Shyfrin introduces a first-ever systematic theory of Kabbalah for the modern era
In ‘The Relativity of Death,’ Shyfrin transforms centuries of mystical thought into a structured framework – connecting information, consciousness, and reality’s deeper architecture.
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.
Jerusalem highlights: May 1-7
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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.
