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'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

Aron Heller at his book launch for Zaidy’s Band: The Untold Stories of a Jewish Band of Brothers in World War II in Toronto, November 2025.
ITALIAN AUTHOR Erri De Luca.

Italian author Erri De Luca to take part in International Writers Festival in Jerusalem

DAN MARGALIT undoubtedly belonged to the pantheon of famous Israeli journalists who, for better or worse (mostly for better), left a mark on Israeli journalism and TV programs, says the writer.

Remembering Dan Margalit: Leaving a mark on Israeli media for better or worse - opinion

Pulitzer Prize winning author Geraldine Brooks is awarded the 2025 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction.

Pulitzer Prize-winning Jewish author Geraldine Brooks awarded Library of Congress fiction award


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.

 People demonstrate on the day of a vote on the motion calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, in London, Britain, February 21, 2024.

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."

MICHEL HOUELLEBECQ will be appearing at the Jerusalem International Writers Festival and the Jerusalem International Book Forum.

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.

Roald Dahl

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.

Roald Dahl

'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.

 HARRY WEINSAFT of the JDC gives food to three-year-old Renati Rulhater, a Jewish DP in Vienna, Austria. The campaign to distribute food to needy refugees in Vienna was sponsored by the Jewish Joint Welfare Association of Vienna in conjunction with the JDC.

'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.”

 A photograph of Edna Ferber from Theatre Magazine, July 1928.

25 ViZionaries: Hen Mazzig - No. 4

Inspires thousands to stand up for Israel with his social media and speaking skills.

 Hen Mazzig

Albany Book Festival cancels panel with Jewish moderator, citing ‘impasse’ over her Zionism

The cancellation of the panel is the latest in a long series of literary events to be upended or nixed because of disputes over the Israel-Hamas war and Zionism.

 An authors’ panel at an Albany book festival Saturday has been canceled after organizers said two panelists refused to share a stage with the “Zionist” moderator, author Elisa Albert, who is Jewish.

UK's Society of Authors sparks backlash following discussion on Israel-Hamas War

The Society of Authors opened a discussion on the Israel-Hamas War. They did not anticipate the reactions this would trigger.

 Israeli writer Dina Rubina

British-Jewish author Neil Gaiman accused of sexual assault

Gaiman strongly denies these accusations, and says the claims are related to the two women's regret over the relationship.

 Neil Gaiman.