New Jewish Books
A Family Saga From Concentration Camp to Gold Mining Empire Editor: Juliette Lachemeier What is gold? On one hand, it is the very material and metaphor that represents wealth. On the other hand, it...
Do you believe humans are inherently benevolent or malevolent? And why do you believe one way or another? Does it even matter what you believe? It probably matters to you as you view the...
Thoughts on Modern Jewish Worldmaking Through Yiddish Children’s Literature by Miriam Udel How do you contain an explosion? If it is ideas you put them in a book, connect the bright sparks, and make...
If a novel had contained only three main themes, it would have been enough. Larry Zuckerman’s book is a slow-burning love story, a fascinating historical novel, and an assertive social commentary. But there is...
Imagine if a book were like a well-cut diamond. You can look at it from different angles, and it is beautiful from all directions. At the same time, depending on your perspective, you see...
Thoughts on “Here There Is No Why” by Philip Graubart Pain can be a powerful driving force in one’s actions, both in how it motivates certain behaviors and how it guides actions to avoid...
“Synergy” is such an overused word in the business world that I am hesitant to use it. However, I did not find a better one to describe what occurred to me while reading “The...
Review of The Courtyard by Benjamin Parket, Alexa Morris What do people lose in a war? Ultimately, many lose their lives. However, the list of what else can be lost includes home, safety, security,...
Thoughts on Stumbling Stones by Bonnie Suchman One hallmark of great literature is its lingering impact on readers, and by that measure, Stumbling Stones is nothing short of a triumph. I read it months...
Illustrator: Vali Mintzi “You know what’s as important as physical strength?” Elka snapped. “Hope. (page 157) How do you find hope in a situation where everything of value seems to have been gone? The...
