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Jewish Literary Links for Shabbat

by on Friday, May 18, 2012

Photo Credit: Reut Miryam Cohen

Once again, there’s so much to share this week. Let’s get started.

  • You may recall how much I admired HHhH, the Laurent Binet novel translated by Sam Taylor. Now, I’m thinking that I should try to pick up a copy of the original French edition. Plus: In The New Yorker, James Wood weighs in with a review that’s definitely worth reading (and thinking about).
  • Mazel tov to Israel on the recent honor it received at the International Book Fair of Buenos Aires.
  • “The Philip Roth Society proudly announces a call for papers for Roth@80, a conference event organized, in conjunction with the Newark Preservation & Landmarks Committee, to mark the 80th birthday of Philip Roth. It will take place on March 18-19, 2013, at the Robert Treat Hotel in Newark, NJ.” Proposal deadline is September 1, 2012.
  • On The Whole Megillah, Nancy K. Miller answers questions on the writing process behind her award-winning family memoir, What They Saved: Pieces of a Jewish Past.
  • This week brought us the May Jewish Book Carnival. Thanks to the Jewish Book Council’s blog (The ProsenPeople) for hosting.
  • Sixth & I, “a historic synagogue and center for arts, entertainment, and cultural experiences in downtown DC,” is looking for a Cultural Programming Associate. And the Boston-based Jewish Women’s Archive (JWA) is advertising a paid internship in communications & social media.

    • Shabbat shalom.

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    2 Responses »

    1. Gila Gren
      May 21, 2012 • 6:12 am

      Dear Erika,

      We have not been in touch for a while, but once upon a time you gave me some advice on an e-book.
      First, mazal tov on your book “Quiet Americans.”
      Second, I would like to share with you the news that I have found a small publisher in Vancouver for my first novel, King of the Class, a futuristic satire set in Israel.
      The book is due for a spring 2013 release.
      I want to thank you for your past support once again.
      You should continue to encourage writers all over the world!

      Gila Green

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