Jewish Literary Links
Toward the end of each week, the My Machberet blog presents a collection of links, drawn primarily from the world of Jewish books and writing.
- “Feeling excluded in the literary world, Jews are launching their own publishing houses.” Reporting by Philissa Cramer for JTA.
- Kile B. Jones takes a deeper dive into what Matti Friedman has framed as the literature of “Gazology.” Via Fathom.
- Jewish Book Council is taking “proposals for author-led panels for the 2026 JBC Virtual Writers’ Conference, which will take place on Sunday, November 8th, 2026. These panels can focus on a specific topic or genre of Jewish literature; or address the experience of new or established Jewish authors; or they can be specific to children’s book writers/illustrators or writers of adult fiction, nonfiction, or poetry. Panel subjects may also cover all of these categories if appropriate. All selected organizers, moderators, and panelists will receive free admission to the 2026 Jewish Book Council Writers’ Conference.” Deadline: August 18.
- “Jewish writers say they are dismayed to learn that one of the nation’s largest free outdoor literary festivals is scheduled to take place during the two days of Rosh Hashanah, September 12 and 13.” Reporting by Sage Lattman for the Forward.
- Also for the Forward: a spotlight on PJ Library’s Sephardic Stories Initiative (including forthcoming titles), reported by Simone Saidmehr.
Shabbat shalom.