How the Bible Became Holy
The title of your new book, How the Bible Became Holy, implies that the Bible wasn't perceived as holy—in other words, authoritative—from the outset. Is that right?
Suddenly, Love
Suddenly, Love , Israeli author Aharon Appelfeld's latest novel, feels quiet and introspective. With little action, Appelfeld quickly draws readers into the inner lives of Ernst and Irena.
The Dollmaker of Krakow
Young adult Holocaust narratives aren’t too hard to find. Prisoner B-3087, Refugee, and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas are among the many novels striving to broach a challenging subject for a teen or tween audience. Because children and teens were profoundly impacted by the events leading up to and during World War II, sharing a story from their point of view is a natural entry point for a reader of the same age.
Building the Temple
Stories We Tell: What Did You Leave on The Tables?
Stories We Tell: The Greatest Gift
Podcast: Why Marriage Equality is a Reform Jewish Value
Hear why marriage equality is a Reform Jewish value.