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From the cover of "Fragments of the Brooklyn Talmud" by Andrew Ramer
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Exploring the remains of a Talmud from 160 years in the future

David A.M. Wilensky
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky March 6, 2019June 25, 2019
colorful abstract shapes with the title of the book in bold white letters
Posted inBooks

New memoirs explore home, food and family history

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman March 5, 2019March 6, 2019
Edith Sheffer
Posted inBooks

Two Bay Area scholars shortlisted for Lynton prize for American nonfiction

by J. Staff February 27, 2019March 6, 2019
Sylvia Ruth Gutmann
Posted inBooks

Survivor, memoirist shares her story at JCC East Bay

by J. Staff February 15, 2019February 15, 2019
Former NBA player Cory Carr, in Israel since 2000, became a citizen during the 2009-2010 season.
Posted inBooks

How black U.S. basketball players became Israel’s biggest fans

by Rob Gloster February 15, 2019March 6, 2019
From the cover of “Sara Berman’s Closet” by Maira Kalman and her son Alex
Posted inUncategorized

How our parents keep telling us who we are, even after they’re gone

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman January 30, 2019January 31, 2019
From the cover of "Seeds of Resistance: The Fight to Save Our Food Supply" by Mark Schapiro
Posted inBooks

The seed wars are on — and may the planet Earth win

by Sue Fishkoff January 17, 2019January 31, 2019
Michael Chabon at home in 2016 (Photo/Cathleen Maclearie)
Posted inTV & Film

Chabon’s hit novel ‘Yiddish Policemen’s Union’ coming to TV

by JTA January 11, 2019January 11, 2019
Michael David Lukas, author of "The Last Watchman of Old Cairo"
Posted inBooks

Local author of ‘Watchman of Old Cairo’ wins National Jewish Book Award

Laura Pall by Laura Paull January 9, 2019January 31, 2019
Author and journalist Michael Levitin (Photo/Clara Rice)
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‘Disposable Man’: Ghosts of Jewish past haunt East Bay journalist’s debut novel

Laura Pall by Laura Paull January 9, 2019

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