Paula Hyman
The multicultural model requires a recognition of the diversity of Jewish life as a value rather than an unfortunate fact. … More »
Some Fractured Thoughts on Our Irritable Culture
Ilan Stavans
The core curriculum that defines the Jewish people ought to be at once elastic and centrifugal, moving in various directions at once. … More »
One Hundred Great Works of Modern Jewish Literature
Nancy Sherman
The list of 100 Great Modern Jewish Books is a program intended to attract attention to the power of Jewish literature and its potential to change our lives. … More »
The Chosen One Hundred: A Study in Jewish Elitism
Mik Moore
To set out deliberately to create a canon of modern Jewish literature, supported by communal resources, is wrongheaded. … More »
Discussion Guide - What is an Educated Jew?
1. What is the relationship between Jewish books and Jewish lives?
2. Does popular culture and the tempo of contemporary living preclude serious engagement in Jewish reading?
3. How might Israeli literature serve as a window into Israeli culture, politics, and life?
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