Of course, it’s always possible to find Jewish-themed stories, poems, and essays published in a variety of “secular” or mainstream media. (For more tips on that, please click here.) But many magazines, journals, and websites specifically welcome and/or promote “Jewish” writing. (I also include here several Israel-based English-language publications, which are by no means limited to such writing, but encompass it.) This page provides you with links to some examples, representing a range of theological, political, and other orientations. As with every resource list, please be sure to familiarize yourself well with each offering to ensure that it’s a place where you feel you (and your work) belong.
Also: Listings appear here for informational purposes only; please do not interpret inclusion as an endorsement/recommendation.
Those of you who are familiar with my Practicing Writing blog and newsletter know that I tend to refer writers only to publications/opportunities that will pay writers for their work. But in this case, because the pool is relatively small, I’m also including nonpaying publications. Similarly, although I normally share only those calls/outlets that don’t charge reading/submission fees, some of the venues listed below may be fee-charging.
As always, I welcome any “success stories” that may result for you from these tips.
- 929 (for Tanakh-related work; contact Jeremy Benstein for guidelines)
- Amethyst Review (“new writing engaging with the sacred”)
- arc (from the Israel Association of Writers in English)
- Ayin Press
- CCAR Journal: The Reform Jewish Quarterly
- The Deronda Review
- Gashmius (“Towards a Progressive neo-Hasidism”)
- Harvard Divinity Bulletin
- Halah (“an online magazine dedicated to showcasing Israeli literature in English”)
- The Ilanot Review
- Image: A Journal of the Arts & Religion
- Jewish Action
- JewThink
- Jewish Disability Inclusion News
- JewishFiction.net
- Jewish Literary Journal
- Jewish Women’s Archive
- Jewish Women of Words
- The Jewish Writing Project
- The Layers Project magazine (“insights into the lives of Jewish women”)
- Lehrhaus
- Lilith (“independent, Jewish & frankly feminist”)
- Minyan
- Moment (NB: Most Moment fiction appears to be published via this annual contest.)
- Paper Brigade
- Poetica
- Protocols
- Ritualwell
- TC Jewfolk
- Tel Aviv Review of Books
- Tiferet
- Tikkun
- Verklempt!
- Yafeh Zine
NB: Although they may not necessarily publish poetry, fiction, or memoir, the American Jewish Press Association‘s member publications also offer wonderful resources for Jewish writing and writers. Unfortunately, the member directory/search function is now behind a membership paywall. The Association’s own Twitter list of member publications can help you identify many of them. Strategic Googling (“Jewish newspapers”) can also yield additional possibilities.