In which the My Machberet blog presents an array of Jewish-interest links, primarily of the literary variety.
Essay-contest opportunity from the Canadian Jewish News (open to Canadian citizens and residents of Canada, ages 18-29). No fee to enter. Cash prizes.
The July Jewish Book Carnival has gone live. This month’s host is Ann D. Koffsky.
Also this week: My client, Scott Hilton Davis, was the guest of Rabbi Sam Cohon on the “Too Jewish” podcast. Up for discussion: reviving Yiddish authors in translation, including the first-ever release of Jacob Dinezon’s The Dark Young Man.
As I mentioned on my other blog this week, I’ve been doing a fair amount of reading lately—including a lot of Jewish-themed reading. Check out my updates on Goodreads or right here on my website.
And ICYMI: I also shared something super-special on my other blog—the cover reveal for my forthcoming (and very Jewish!) deubt poetry collection.
Wishing everyone a Shabbat shalom.