writing

Meet 2024’s 'Font of the Year'

The battle of the fonts is on, and only one will claim the coveted title.

'The Beauty of the Hebrew Letter': The shape of aleph-bets to come

The rise of a whole new profession of calligraphy artists, often with little or no connection with tradition, has meant a new approach to the aleph-bet. 

By MORDECHAI BECK
02/12/2023

‘Jerusalem Post’ movie critic wins prize for children’s book 

Prize winners in the contest come from the United States, China, Japan, Germany, Argentina, France, and Iran.

Voices Israel's 49th Anthology: A symphony of contemporary poetry from around the world

Founded in 1971, the organization, though based in Israel, boasts members from all over the English-speaking world.

This bread is moldy, and I’m so proud of my people - opinion

I need a shower, and is this the war of Gog and Magog (the final war according to biblical prophecy)?

How my lulav named Sarah gives meaning to my scribbles - opinion

Enter the world of 'asemia' - languages with no intelligible content, but profound subconscious meaning.

By LIAM FORBERG
05/10/2023

'Leaving Tomorrow': A novel rooted in authentic history - review

Through the story of Rebecca, Ouzan paints an indelible picture of the additional indignities heaped by their liberators on so many of the victims of World War II.

'The Kabbalah of Writing': Sherri Mandell's new book comes full circle - review

Sherri Mandell has come full circle to teach creative writing, not only online and in in-person sessions, but with a new book.

By SHARON ALTSHUL
03/10/2023

Photography, poetry, and nature in Israel

Living so close to the lake and also to the beautiful countryside all around us has enabled me to get a close-up view of the nature of Israel.

By JULIAN ALPER
03/10/2023

Stories from Green Lane: The Gabba of the Hashkoma Minyan - short story

Inspired by true events, this is a work of fiction; therefore, the story and characters are fictitious. It will be part of the author's upcoming book.

By MAURICE MOSHE ERNST
16/09/2023
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