17
Dec
What I Learned from Teaching Black Literature
In the late 1960s, Jewish professor Michael Krasny stepped in to teach Black Literature at San Francisco State University.
19
Mar
Analysis | After October 7, Holocaust Literature Will Never Be the Same
Generations of Jewish writers have reckoned with the Holocaust: Now there’s a new trauma to contend with.
17
Jan
Tel Aviv Dispatch | A Beloved Bookstore in the Before and After
Halper’s Books, a favorite literary haunt for international celebrities and local authors alike, and its iconic owner Yosef Halper adjust to a post-October 7 world.
25
Feb
Living Jewish Literature With Faye Moskowitz
“Ethan, it’s far past time you took a class with Faye. I’ve already told her you’ll be there.”
29
Jul
Why we still write Holocaust fiction with Authors Ruby Namdar, Ruth Franklin and Nadine Epstein
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Moment
Authors Ruby Namdar (The Ruined House), Ruth Franklin (A Thousand Darknesses: Lies and Truth in Holocaust Fiction) and Moment editor-in-chief Nadine Epstein (Elie Wiesel: An Extraordinary Life) discuss the enduring power–and perils–of Holocaust fiction.
29
Jul
Moment Magazine-Karma Foundation Short Fiction Contest: Why We Still Write Holocaust Fiction
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Moment Magazine-Karma Foundation Short Fiction Contest presents:
Authors Ruby Namdar (The Ruined House), Ruth Franklin (A Thousand Darknesses: Lies and Truth in Holocaust Fiction) and Moment editor-in-chief Nadine Epstein (Elie Wiesel: An Extraordinary Life) discuss the enduring power–and perils–of Holocaust fiction.
Prior to the conversation, the 2020 Karma Foundation Short Fiction Contest winners read excerpts from their stories:
1st place – Omer Friedlander, The Man Who Sold Air in the Holy Land
2nd place – Linda Brettler, Private
3rd place – Rona Arato, Polonaise
07
Sep
Book Review | Kafka’s Last Trial by Ruby Namdar
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Ruby Namdar
Few literary figures have stirred readers’ imaginations as much as Kafka, his tormented life and early death. Indeed, he is viewed as a mythical figure as much as a renowned author. But above all, the bizarre story of how Kafka’s work survived and entered the canon has become a staple of literary legend.
09
Jul
Welcome to Our Summer Books Issue
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Sarah Breger
When I was in second grade my mother told me to read upside down. “You’re reading too fast,” she said, “it’s upsetting the teacher.” She had been instructed to do this as a child, and it was only natural for her to pass this wisdom on to me. Even now, I occasionally flip the book over in order to savor the story.
12
Dec
Moment Editors’ Book Picks of 2014
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Rachel Gross
Got some leisurely reading time on your hands this Hanukkah season? We've got you covered. As the year winds to a close, we asked our...
19
Aug
What We’re Reading: Eileen Lavine
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Each week, we'll take a look at what Moment editors are reading, from newspapers to novels. This week we hear from Eileen Lavine, a senior editor...
10
Aug
Professor of Exile: Edward Said’s Misreading of Erich Auerbach
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by Avihu Zakai
Edward Said (1935-2003), Palestinian-American scholar, activist, and for many years Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University, had a deep interest...
31
Jul
A Brief Literary Guide to the History of Gaza
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There's more to the long-suffering region than meets the eye. From visual journalism to history to cookbooks, here are four books to deepen your understanding of the...