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grossman holds up a copy of his book and his award plaque
Posted inArt, Books, Culture

Israeli novelist David Grossman wins Man Booker fiction prize

by JTA June 15, 2017June 15, 2017
Hank Greenberg batting for the Detroit Tigers in 1935. (Photo/JTA-Getty Images-The Sporting News Archives)
Posted inBooks, Culture, Sports

New book pitches Hank Greenberg’s momentous 1938

by Elaine Durbach June 12, 2017
black and white photo of louis kahn
Posted inArt, Books, Columns, Culture, Author! Author!

Architect’s biography and rich art for kids in new books by Bay Area Jews

by J. Staff June 2, 2017May 30, 2017
yellow background with an old-style blue line drawing of a man in a ridiculous flying contraption falling
Posted inArt, Books, Culture, Off the Shelf

Short-story collections: Three for the road or the nightstand

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman June 1, 2017May 31, 2017
text says "kingdom of olives and ashes: writers confront the occupation"
Posted inArt, Books, Culture

Chabon and Waldman invite authors to confront occupation in new collection

by Sue Fishkoff May 30, 2017May 30, 2017
section of cover that just has the title
Posted inBooks, Columns, Culture, Off the Shelf

Jewish immigrants wove stories from Harlem to Hollywood

Howard Freedman by Howard Freedman May 9, 2017May 9, 2017
Michael David Lukas, author of "The Oracle of Stamboul," is a previous winner of the Cowan Writing Award.
Posted inArt, Books, Culture

Nominations open for 2017 Cowan Writers Award

by J. Staff May 5, 2017May 5, 2017
cover art shows a man in period garb standing on a stage
Posted inArt, Books, Columns, Culture, Author! Author!

Tales of health and history in new books by Bay Area Jews

by J. Staff May 4, 2017April 24, 2019
a family celebrates. below it, text: "It's the last time Harvey will speak clearly. The last time we'll celebrate together as a family. I can feel something dark lurking under the joy, much as I try to push it away."
Posted inArt, Books, Culture

On loss, love and life: Graphic memoir by kids’ author shares family tragedy

by Liz Harris May 4, 2017May 9, 2017
Amos Oz speaking at a microphone
Posted inArt, Books, Culture

Three Jews, including Amos Oz, shortlisted for Man Booker prize

by JTA April 25, 2017

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