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Jewish Literary Links for Shabbat

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Photo Credit: Reut Miryam Cohen

Every Friday morning My Machberet presents an assortment of Jewish news, primarily of the literary variety, from around the Web.

  • New Jersey Jewish News takes note of impending 80th birthday celebrations for its most famous literary native son, Philip Roth.
  • People are still talking about the Brooklyn College BDS controversy. This week, Francine Klagsburn’s piece in The Jewish Week impressed me as especially worth reading.
  • Busy times over on the Generations of the Shoah International (GSI) Book/Film Discussion Group.
  • Lilith‘s annual fiction and poetry contests close on March 15th.
  • New opportunity for writers and artists: a Jewish Environmental/Land Art Residency. Applications are due March 22nd. (via FundsforWriters.com)

    • Shabbat shalom!

    Southern Jewish Historical Society Seeks Authors

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    This just in:

    New Listing of Resource People: Request for Submissions

    The Southern Jewish Historical Society is currently soliciting participants for a new resource persons listing. The listing is open to those with expertise pertinent to the field of southern Jewish history and culture: lecturers, archival consultants, genealogy consultants, authors and editors, oral history interviewers, museum professionals and exhibit curators. Materials supplied by the participants will be placed on the society’s web site and made available to individuals and organizations that wish to use the services of those listed.

    Those who wish to be included should provide the following information: (a) name, (b) contact information, (c) current and other significant positions, (d) relevant education/training, (e) summary of relevant publications and/or evidence of work in particular field of expertise, (f) financial requirements (honoraria plus expenses), and, as applicable, (g) speaking topics, consulting expertise, and/or specific activities to be performed. Submission of a recent photograph is optional.

    Please submit materials via email attachment to Dr. Mark K. Bauman, Chair, SJHS Resource Persons Committee, at markkbauman@aol.com.

    The SJHS requests that individuals who obtain engagements as a result of this listing service make a voluntary contribution to the society based on fees received. (Suggested amount: 15% of total after expenses).

    We welcome your inclusion as a resource person on this listing.

    (via AMJHISTORY)

    Wednesday’s Work-in-Progress: The GSI Book/Film Discussion Group

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    GSISince I’ve long been interested in books (and to a lesser extent, films) about the Holocaust (also known as the Shoah), I jumped right in when the Generations of the Shoah International (GSI) launched an online book/film discussion group. The group was established in late 2011, with the purpose of fostering conversation between members of the GSI community (mainly descendants of Holocaust survivors) on books and films created by members of said community. Every month, discussion alternates between books and films. As the group’s welcome message notes: “This is also an opportunity for members of the Shoah survivor community to speak with those who are just learning about the Holocaust. Educators and students participating might greatly benefit from all our experiences and insights. Book groups from churches or secular organizations may be participating….[A]ll who want to interact and learn are welcome.”

    I’ve appreciated the opportunity to ask questions as a reader/viewer. For the month of March, I’m taking on a slightly different role: I’m the featured guest! Although I was asked to participate in this discussion as the author of Quiet Americans: Stories, I’m equally open to discussing all kinds of Holocaust literature, especially literature written by other grandchildren of refugees/survivors (“3G” authors).

    I’ll be there all month, so if you want to stop by, please join us! (If you have any difficulty accessing the group, please ask the moderator for assistance.)

    Monday Markets for Writers

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    Monday brings the weekly batch of no-fee competitions/contests, paying submission calls, and jobs for those of us who write (especially those of us who write fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction).

  • Big news from Barrelhouse: “It’s been a dream of ours since we started Barrelhouse in 2005, so we’re proud to announce that beginning with issue 12, Barrelhouse will pay contributors $50 each, along with contributor copies….We hope this marks the beginning of a new chapter for Barrelhouse and we hope you’ll join us. When the time is right, send us your best stuff (we’re open right now for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and a special comedy issue). Come get your fifty big ones!”
  • Wesleyan Writers Conference Scholarships & Fellowships have a deadline of March 22, 2013 (received). There is no application fee; “if you are certain you will attend the Conference, however, do send the $75 deposit and registration form immediately, before completing the rest of your application. The deposit guarantees you a place at the Conference if you should not win an award.”
  • “Lake Forest College [Ill.] seeks a writer of fiction to fill a three-year visiting (non-tenure track) position in the English Department teaching courses in creative writing and developing courses in the design, production, and publication of books and journals.”

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    Friday Finds for Writers

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    Treasure ChestWriting-related resources, news, and reflections to read over the weekend.

  • “Little has been written about Langston Hughes the anthologizer, his role as a shaper of African American culture as well as a maker of it.” Elizabeth Alexander’s research helps remedy that gap.
  • Tips for the cover letters that accompany your litmag submissions, courtesy of Ecotone‘s fiction editor.
  • John Fox “interprets” the meaning of litmag submission guidelines and policies (particularly those that pertain to fees).
  • Passing along this message recently received from Rosalie Morales Kearns: “Just wanted to let you know about the recently launched Lake House Collective, a group of feminist writers focusing on reviewing books by women authors–our small part in the larger project of literary good citizenship. The site is at http://lakehousecollective.wordpress.com/.” (Let’s hear it for #litcitizens!)
  • Looking for some guidance to assist your AWP planning? Look no further than this Ploughshares blog post. (Actually, you might look a little further; check out some additional advisory finds mentioned and linked in the latest newsletter from The Review Review and a specialized guide to nonfiction events over on the Brevity blog.)

    • Have a great weekend, all. See you back here on Monday.