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Leaving Orthodoxy: personal stories of gender and Hasidism
Books coverage is supported by a generous donation from Anne Germanacos. For most of us, our gender is such a given that we may not be able to imagine the…
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Learn about 20th century’s most iconic Hebrew authors in new series
Books coverage is supported by a generous donation from Anne Germanacos. A free sneak preview from an upcoming film about Amos Oz, conversations with the…
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Bay Area scholar Naomi Seidman nabs a National Jewish Book Award
Books coverage is supported by a generous donation from Anne Germanacos. Bay Area resident and Jewish studies scholar Naomi Seidman has won a National…
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Author Barbara Rose Brooker is 83 and proud to be age-inappropriate
Books coverage is supported by a generous donation from Anne Germanacos. Barbara Rose Brooker doesn’t mince words. Whether in conversation or in writing,…
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Looking back on a decade of diverse, value-driven children's books
Books coverage is supported by a generous donation from Anne Germanacos. As a new decade arrives, one of my first impulses is to reflect on the one we…
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Jewish Book Council awards recognize Cal prof Robert Alter
The Jewish Book Council announced the winners of the 2019 National Jewish Book Awards on Wednesday. UC Berkeley professor Robert Alter received a Lifetime…
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‘Prozac Nation’ author Elizabeth Wurtzel dies of breast cancer at age 52
Author Elizabeth Wurtzel, best known for her memoir “Prozac Nation,” died at age 52 after a five-year fight with breast cancer. Wurtzel’s blockbuster…
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The best Hanukkah books for all ages, tots to young adults
The books section is supported by a generous donation from Anne Germanacos As we approach Hanukkah, those of us with kids in our lives may be looking for…
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Two luminous works of art on love and faith to see this holiday season
In a season of holiday events, I want to suggest two works of art that are timeless: a profoundly playful book about love, and a compelling film about…