Pre-Shabbat #JewLit Links

Every Friday My Machberet presents an array of Jewish-interest links, primarily of the literary variety.

  • “Two Brothers,” a poem of Purim and Passover, is the latest brilliant work from Julia Knobloch to appear on the Jewcy site.
  • I no longer work for the publisher who brought Jessamyn Hope’s debut novel Safekeeping to readers, so I have no financial incentive to share the fact that you can buy it at all. But I love this book. (As I’ve said before—and I’ll say again—it reminds me of Amos Oz’s kibbutz fiction. If that appeals, then so will this.) And Safekeeping is currently a Kindle special for just $2.99, so if you’ve been waiting to purchase it, now’s a good time!
  • Yesterday was International Women’s Day; I’m going to extend my observance over the weekend by taking a closer look at Beth Kissileff’s “list of inspiring books by Jewish women” over on The Wisdom Daily.
  • Reminders about some other posts that appeared here on My Machberet this week: a call for fiction from Moment magazine, and a poem from my own archive.
  • And if you’re looking for some weekend viewing, consider this recording of authors Dara Horn and Ruby Namdar in conversation about “Jewish time, language, and stories,” with Sandee Brawarsky. I’m looking forward to watching it, myself.
  • Shabbat shalom, chaverim.

    4 thoughts on “Pre-Shabbat #JewLit Links

    1. Nina says:

      Speaking of Dara Horn, I finished Eternal Life today and it was SO GOOD.

      1. Erika Dreifus says:

        I liked it A LOT!

    2. Jacquie Herz says:

      Thanks for posting the fiction submission for Moment Magazine. I sent in a short story! I read The Ruined House by Ruby Namdar. It was so interesting. I’m about to listen to the interview. I bought Safekeeping! And finally, I should tell you that I enjoy and appreciate all your newsletters! Thank you!

      1. Erika Dreifus says:

        Thank YOU, Jacquie! What a wonderful affirmation that these posts matter!

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