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Essay The Jewish Connection to Art Allison Amend’s most recent novel, A Nearly Perfect Copy, is now available. Allison was a finalist for the 2011 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature for… Allison Amend April 15, 2013
Essay What is the Story? Earlier this week, Jennifer Gilmore wrote about the overlap between her personal concerns and writerly concerns. She has been blogging here all week for Jewish Book… Jennifer Gilmore April 11, 2013
Essay Lost Stories Jennifer Gilmore’s newest novel, The Mothers, is now available. She will be blogging here all week for Jewish Book Council and MyJewishLearning.The Mothers is my… Jennifer Gilmore April 9, 2013
Essay A Question for You Boaz Yakin has been blogging here all week for JBC and MJL. Editor’s Note: The views expressed by Visiting Scribes are their own.Hey, I have a question for you:… Boaz Yakin April 8, 2013
Essay A Love/Hate Relationship Earlier this week, Boaz Yakin wrote about his father’s stories growing up in British Mandate Palestine and empathy and conflict. He has been blogging here all week… Boaz Yakin April 7, 2013
Essay Beyond Words Yesterday, Boaz Yakin wrote about empathy and conflict. He will be blogging here for Jewish Book Council and MyJewishLearning all week. Editor’s Note: The views… Boaz Yakin April 4, 2013