Philip Roth

A review of the Jewish satirist's long career in fiction.

Urbanization and Land Use: A Biblical Model

The design of the Levites’ urban settlements featured open spaces and regional integration.

What’s Next? The West Wing and Jewish Representation

Gabby is finally seeing herself on TV—and she wants us to bring her the finest muffins and bagels in all the land.

Imagine

Rosh Chodesh Av 5772 – the first day of the new month of Av on July 20, 2012, and here ...

Sex, Violence, and, Shades of Grey

The Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy is everywhere. I saw a woman reading it the subway last week and another ...

Testifying for the Holocaust

Last week, Deborah Lipstadt wrote about eerie anniversaries and Hannah Arendt. Her posts have been appearing as a part of Jewish Book ...

When I Think of Passover, I Think About Overcoming Oppression

Growing up, Passover was always my favorite holiday. Not only did Passover provide me with an eight day vacation from ...

Parashat Pinchas: Summary

God gives Pinchas a covenant of peace; God explains the apportionment of the Land of Israel; the daughters of Tzelophechad petition to inherit their father's portion; Moses appoints Joshua his successor.

Ashkenazi Cuisine

European Jewish food developed along with the migration of the European Jewish community -- from West to East.

Keeping Safe Spaces Safe

“If it doesn’t bring more love into the world, it probably isn’t religion.” The date was October 13, 2010, and ...