Book review
Inside Jerusalem’s 1948 siege through the eyes of a child who survived the Old City’s fall
In her book ‘Forever My Jerusalem,’ Shteiner recalls life in the Old City before its fall in 1948 and the emotional return decades later.
'All Afternoon': Feminism comes to River Ridge - book review
Berliners are coming to terms with their past - book review
New books by Jewish authors revisit the rules of protest in a polarized era - opinion
'Books Like Sapphires': A jewel of a collection - review
Brandeis University has just issued Books Like Sapphires, written by Ann Brener, who highlights a selection of the books in the Library of Congress.
‘Rebecca of Ivanhoe’: Alison Bass’s Jewish sequel to Sir Walter Scott’s classic - review
This sequel to Sir Walter Scott’s classic dares to continue a beloved tale and weaves a rich tapestry of intrigue, romance, and personal discovery that stands proudly on its own.
'We Are Black Jews': The courageous journey of Ethiopian Jews to Israel - review
Scattered across northern and northwestern Ethiopia in small villages, the Beta Israel lived alongside Christian and Muslim neighbors for over 2,000 years, resisting conversion.
What happens in Gaza, Israel the day after? Lessons from Soviet Jewry - opinion
“The day after” Gazans can take a page from the once impoverished Jewish survivors.
IDF spokesperson to show archaeological proof of Jewish indigeneity to Israel in new book
IDF Maj. Doron Spielman summed up his book "When Stones Speak" thusly: The proof that we have pulled out of the ground shows without a doubt that Jews are indigenous to Jerusalem and Israel.
'Netanyahu’s Israel': A look at the best and worst of the longtime prime minister - review
Jotam Confino gives his readers both the best and the worst of the man in a work that throws light into some dark corners and is very well worth the study.
'A Winning Move': Spy thriller weaves personal drama into Yom Kippur War history - review
"A further nail-biting episode follows as the Mossad tries to discover the date on which Sadat’s attack is planned to take place."
Zionism rejected: Prominent US columnist Peter Beinart justifies Hamas - review
In his book, Beinart, a prominent left-wing American columnist, journalist, and political commentator, calls to reimagine Zionism.
'Matchmaker Matchmaker': Relationship wisdom to find a love that lasts - review
Azeela Ben Shalom uses 11 client stories to share tips and dating advice.
'The Holy and the Broken': A powerful case for Israeli-Palestinian coexistence - review
Written in an engaging style, a balance of informative and conversational, The Holy and the Broken leaves the reader with much food for thought.
