Literature
'Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land': America’s relationship with the Torah - review
The language America reaches for, at its best moments and its worst, has always been ours. Not borrowed. Ours. We wrote the story it keeps retelling. We are still here to see how it ends.
'Stalin’s Apostles': The Cambridge Five and the lost world of Jewish Communism - review
'Engaging the Essence': The Lubavitcher Rebbe as philosopher - review
Sami Rohr Prize 2026 shortlist highlights family survival and Jewish history
Yossi Avni-Levy wins Sapir Prize for Literature
Avni-Levy will receive NIS 180,000 ($50,000) and his novel will be translated into Arabic and another language of his choosing, broadening its reach and fostering cross-cultural dialogue.
'Dictionary of Fine Distinctions': A book on subtle differences in the English language - review
Dictionary of Fine Distinctions merits study at your leisure. Burnstein describes his little volume as “Nuances, Niceties, and Subtle Shades of Meaning.
Rebecca Makkai, whose grandfather drafted a Nazi-era antisemitic law, is writing a novel on fascism
Bestselling author Rebecca Makkai, whose grandfather wrote WWII-era laws that Jews from public spaces, will be writing a book on fascism.
The SASA-Setton Prize for Children's Literature celebrates creativity, healing, and heritage
The SASA-Setton Prize honors authors and illustrators who inspire through children’s literature, bridging art and healing and uniting diverse communities in Israeli hospitals and beyond.
Benny Edvy’s The Lost Orphan Boy Brings resilience and forgotten histories to life
Exploring themes of courage, women’s strength, and survival, Edvy’s debut novel sheds light on the harrowing journey of Yemenite Jewish orphans and the enduring legacy of their community.
Hylenia: The great prophecy brings Jewish culture to young adult fantasy
Exciting twist: Tusak is expanding his career experience as a breaking news desk intern at 'The Jerusalem Post'.
2024 Sapir Prize longlist: Israel’s top authors compete for prestigious award
12 authors vie for the 2024 Sapir Prize, Israel's top literary honor, with winners set to be announced in January.
Brenner literature prize goes to Yossi Avni-Levy
Over the decades, the Brenner Prize has recognized the contributions of some of Israel’s most celebrated authors.
Technological fantasy: The new vision from audiobook producer Canarit Audiobooks
Israel’s Canarit Audiobooks partners with renowned fantasy author Nica to create cinematic multi-cast adaptations of her popular novels for the Israeli and global markets.
Authors and entertainers sign CCFP letter against Israeli literature boycott
The Creative Community for Peace letter comes during a year when antisemitism is on the rise worldwide and Israeli and Jewish writers have been the targets of boycott calls.
