Writer
Remembering Rochelle Furstenberg: A groundbreaking writer, editor, and literary critic
Rochelle grew up in Chicago, and later moved to New York to continue her studies. Her husband, Prof. Hillel Furstenberg, was born in Berlin and escaped with his family to New York in 1939.
Poet, author Yehuda Atlas passed away at age 89, Sourasky Medical Center announces
What Tisha B’Av can teach about the silencing, and creative defiance, of Jewish writers - opinion
Winging it: Jerusalem writers festival lineup reveals a shifting cultural landscape
'Too Israel-focused, too Jewy': How publishing closes its doors to Jewish writers - opinion
How politics, fear, and quiet boycotts are narrowing the space for Israel-related voices in the literary world
Italian author Erri De Luca to take part in International Writers Festival in Jerusalem
The festival, held with the support of the Jerusalem Foundation, will bring together prize-winning writers from around the world with leading Israeli authors, poets, journalists, and artists.
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.
Pulitzer Prize-winning Jewish author Geraldine Brooks awarded Library of Congress fiction award
Geraldine Brooks, Jewish author of bestsellers like "People of the Book," wins the 2025 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction.
Zadie Smith, Ian McEwan join 380 UK writers demanding Gaza ceasefire in open letter
The letter is based on the original by Karim Kattan, which was published in the French outlet Liberation on Monday and signed by 300 French authors.
This week’s Jerusalem International Writers Festival to light up literary landscape
“Even during the war that is currently taking place, and in the incessant war since 1948, Israel continues to create and enrich the world with its culture."
West End play about Roald Dahl’s antisemitism wins 3 Olivier Awards
The play "Giant" earned the prize for best new play, and its star John Lithgow won the award for best actor.
West End play about Roald Dahl’s antisemitism wins 3 Olivier Awards
The play "Giant" earned the prize for best new play, and its star John Lithgow won the award for best actor.
'Saints and Liars': A look at those who offered aid to persecuted Jews in WWII - review
In her book 'Saints and Liars,' Deborah Dwork presents micro-histories of activities in Prague, Vilna, Shanghai, Marseilles, and Lisbon.
'Giant Love': Shedding light on Edna Ferber and the making of 'Giant' - review
As Edna Ferber’s popularity has waned over the years, Julie Gilbert hopes to reintroduce the first Jewish Pulitzer Prize winner and “put her at the center of 20th-century women writers.”
