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Essay Jonathan Kirsch on the Question of Jewish Resistance and Herschel Grynszpan Jonathan Kirsch, book editor of The Jewish Journal, contributes book reviews to the print and online editions and blogs… Jonathan Kirsch May 6, 2013
Essay In Our Time: Book Covers from R. B. Kitaj’s Personal Library by Jackie AnzarootThe Jewish Museum has opened a new exhibit titled R. B. Kitaj: Personal Library featuring the work of R. B. Kitaj, famed Jewish American artist… Jackie Anzaroot May 3, 2013
Essay Dr. Ron Wolfson on Cutting-Edge Work in the Jewish Community Dr. Ron Wolfson, visionary educator and inspirational speaker, is Fingerhut Professor of Education at American Jewish University in Los Angeles and… Ron Wolfson May 2, 2013
Essay Maintaining Jewish Roots in the Military by Elise CooperAlthough there are many themes to Alison Buckholtz’s book, Standing By: The Making of an American Military Family in a Time of War, one that… Elise Cooper May 1, 2013
Essay Dr. Ron Wolfson on the Future of Jewish Institutions Dr. Ron Wolfson, visionary educator and inspirational speaker, is Fingerhut Professor of Education at American Jewish University in Los Angeles and… Ron Wolfson April 30, 2013
Essay Digging Deep into the Soul in the Heart of Iowa We prompted this year’s Sami Rohr Prize awardees to write about “how they came to write their book.” Over the next several weeks, we’ll share their responses. Today, Stuart… Stuart Nadler April 29, 2013