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British-Jewish author Neil Gaiman accused of sexual assault

Gaiman strongly denies these accusations, and says the claims are related to the two women's regret over the relationship.

Jewish writers are getting blacklisted and worry about their publishing futures

In a literary world allegedly dedicated to free speech, what great works of literature will be lost with this censorship? What stories will not be told?

By AMY KLEIN
04/06/2024

Bestselling author John Irving makes appearance at the Jerusalem Writers Festival

The author, who appeared on Zoom because he had just caught a case of COVID, had planned to attend the festival in person – and promised his interviewer to come to Israel when his health permitted.

‘Is your fav author a zionist???’ A viral list reignites antisemitism fears in the literary world

To advocates for Jews in the literary world, the spreadsheet offered bitter confirmation of a climate of intolerance in which authors who are perceived to be pro-Israel are facing exclusion.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
10/05/2024

Tmol Shilshom, the Jerusalem restaurant beloved by writers, turns 30

At the Table: Tmol Shilshom has been around for 30 years. That’s three full decades of dogged survival through thick and thin and everything that has been thrown at it.

Joan Nathan, pioneering Jewish food maven, dishes all in her new autobiography

Joan Nathan's autobiography "My Life in Recipes" reflects on her culinary journey, blending family traditions with global influences, showcasing her impact on Jewish cuisine.

By RACHEL RINGLER/JTA
09/04/2024

Amy Ettinger, who inspired readers with her life-affirming essays, succumbs to cancer at 49

Amy Ettinger, a prolific writer and ice cream aficionado, chronicled her battle with cancer in poignant essays, inspiring readers to cherish life's moments.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
09/04/2024

Iraqi-Israeli writer, civil rights activist Sami Michael dies at 97

He was celebrated not only for his literary works, but also for his social activism and work on behalf of human rights and coexistence in Israel. 

Boston writer Norm Finkelstein, whose YA books championed Jewish heroes, dies at 82

Finkelstein was an acclaimed author of nonfiction books and biographies for older children, including many on Jewish subjects.

By PENNY SCHWARTZ/ JTA
10/01/2024

Herbert Gold, novelist who mined his own Jewish upbringing, dies at 99

Herbert Gold, a prolific, San Francisco-based novelist and poet known for his story “The Heart of an Artichoke,” died on Nov. 19 at age 99.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA
28/11/2023
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