Susan Orlean On Her Passion For Books And Judaism
“Taking books away from a culture is to take away its shared memory. It’s like taking away the ability to remember your dreams.”
The narrative of “Lolita” depended more on a real-life crime than Nabokov would ever admit.
Is It Kosher For A Jew To Love Gospel Music?
I’ve felt holier listening to Marvin Gaye’s “Wholy Holy” than I ever felt in Hebrew school.
Is There Really Such A Thing As Jewish Anxiety?
Is there such a thing as Jewish anxiety? And, if there is, is it good for the Jews?
Is Dave Zirin The Most Important Sportswriter In America?
Zirin presents a forceful rebuke to the notion that our playing fields are neutral spaces
The Jewish Picasso Is Finally Ready For His Close-Up
During WWII, he became a forger. With red crayons and black ink, he shaved years off the lives of French children.
Do Bar Mitzvahs Prepare Us For Adult Anxiety?
“Years before I could legally drive or vote, I completed a psychological gauntlet. It was my introduction to the stresses of adult life.
In Trump’s America, These 10 Projects And Organizations Are Endangered
Donald Trump’s budget has targeted the NEA, the NEH and the CPB. Here’s a closer look at exactly who those cuts might be affecting.
How Trump’s Budget Cuts Will Directly Impact Jewish Culture
Donald Trump’s budget has put the NEA — and Jewish culture — directly in its crosshairs. Here’s what that means for 7 Jewish cultural figures.
Why the Muslim Ban Sent Jewish Writers Flocking to Social Media
The Muslim ban touched a nerve, inspiring Jewish writers like Masha Gessen, Evan Osnos and Gary Shteyngart to tell their own stories.
