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Essay Street-Corner Sociology in South Williamsburg Earlier this week, John Benditt pondered whether or not Proust was Jewish and wrote about identity and writing. The Boatmaker is his debut novel. He has been blogging… John Benditt July 24, 2015
Essay Writing the Mechitzah Earlier this week, Michelle Brafman wrote about water and the mikvah in Judaism as well as the tahara, Jewish burial rituals. She is the author of the debut… Michelle Brafman May 1, 2015
Essay Sacred Pools Earlier this week, Michelle Brafman wrote about the tahara, Jewish burial rituals. She is the author of the debut novel Washing the Dead and will be blogging here all… Michelle Brafman April 29, 2015
Nonfiction A Philosophy of Havruta: Understanding and Teaching the Art of Text Study in Pairs Elie Holzer with Orit Kent
Interview Interview: Rabbi Joseph Telushkin by William Liss-LevinsonWilliam Liss-Levinson, member of the Board of the Jewish Book Council, sat down with fellow Board member and noted author, scholar and speaker… William Liss-Levinson August 22, 2014
Essay Asher Lev as a Model for Rembrandt Earlier this week, Nina Siegal wrote about being Jewish in Amsterdam. Her newest novel, The Anatomy Lesson, is now available. She will be blogging here all week for… Nina Siegal June 25, 2014
Essay A Glimpse into the English Charedi School System Eve Harris was born to Israeli-Polish parents in Chiswick, West London, in 1973. She taught for 12 years at inner-city comprehensives and independent schools in… Eve Harris April 9, 2014
Essay Walls, Windows, Doors Tova Mirvis is the author of three novels, Visible City, The Outside World and The Ladies Auxiliary, which was a national bestseller. She is blogging here this… Tova Mirvis March 10, 2014
Nonfiction Educating in the Divine Image: Gender Issues in Orthodox Jewish Day Schools Chaya Rosenfeld Gorsetman and Elana Maryles Sztokman
Nonfiction Fertility and Jewish Law: Feminist Perspectives on Orthodox Responsa Literature Ronit Irshai; Joel A. Linsider, trans.
