‘Sandman’ is haunted by Judaism, mythology and God knows what else By Mira Fox, Forward Aug 9, 2022 Neil Gaiman is no stranger to television and movie adaptations of his fantasy novels. There’s “Good Omens,” which he co-wrote with fellow fantasy author Terry Pratchett, a surprisingly cozy book about the Antichrist that made for a pitch perfect miniseries. “American Gods” followed ancient deities as they’re eradicated by technology; it ran for three seasons.… Read More
Books 'Koshersoul' author Michael Twitty coming to JCCSF The cover of Michael W. Twitty’s new book shows the dapper culinary historian and chef sitting at a table with several multicolored challahs in front of… By Andrew Esensten Aug 2, 2022
Books 'The Pope at War': book explains Pius XII’s silence during Holocaust One day in late October 1941, Pope Pius XII received chilling news. A bishop in Slovakia wrote to say that the country’s Jews “are simply being shot …… By PJ Grisar, Forward Aug 2, 2022
Books A new book explores the myth of the Jewish ‘literary mafia’ In the postwar years, there were so many Jews in the American publishing industry that some writers began coining a phrase to describe them: “The literary… By Andrew Lapin, JTA Jul 29, 2022
Books 'Shmutz': A young woman seeks sexual liberty — while staying Hasidic Some books about Hasidic women focus on their desire to be educated, or to not marry the husband that has been chosen for them. But for Raizl, the… By Lauren Hakimi, Forward Jul 21, 2022
Books Alan Shipnuck's new book blows open life of golf great Phil Mickelson J.’s coverage of books is supported by a generous grant from The Milton and Sophie Meyer Fund. Legendary golfer Phil Mickelson caused a firestorm in… By Gabe Fisher Jul 21, 2022
Books 'Yippie Girl': Judy Gumbo's memoir of 'defeating the FBI' J.’s coverage of books is supported by a generous grant from The Milton and Sophie Meyer Fund On Aug. 25, 1968, thousands of young anti–Vietnam War… By Andrew Esensten Jul 19, 2022
Author! Author! New books by local Jewish authors appeal to diverse readers J.’s coverage of books is supported by a generous grant from The Milton and Sophie Meyer Fund “The Dressmaker’s Daughter” by Linda Boroff… By Andrew Esensten Jul 18, 2022
Books Former Mills prof honors battlefield nurse ancestor in new novel J.’s coverage of books is supported by a generous grant from The Milton and Sophie Meyer Fund Just before he started World War II, Adolf Hitler took… By Dan Pine Jul 14, 2022