Red Love and Betrayed Ideals

The reissuing of my novel about Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, Red Love, as an e-book this month is a joyful moment for me. ...

Jewish Books

Charting the landscape of American Jewish literature--125 books at a time.

Grace Paley, 1922-2007

Jewish socialism influenced Grace Paley's life and literature.

Anzia Yezierska

In America, a female sweatshop worker from a Polish shtetl could become a renowned writer and Hollywood commodity.

Historic Rituals for Welcoming Jewish Daughters

Long before the creation of contemporary ceremonies for girls, some Jewish communities had special customs.

Theodor Herzl

Though he died decades before the State of Israel's establishment, he is considered the country's founding father.

Can Any NYC Rugelach Stand Up to My Grandma’s?

A personal tasting expedition of NYC's finest rugelach.

Holy War: A Jewish Problem, Too

War in the name of God must be examined in our own tradition as well.

The Best New Jewish Restaurants of 2018

From Los Angeles to Washington, DC, here are the most exciting new Jewish restaurants that opened this year.

Breaking the Cycle of Unwelcome in Jewish Life

For many of us going to a new synagogue or Jewish environment is tough. We spend time beforehand wondering if ...