Every Friday My Machberet presents an array of Jewish-interest links, primarily of the literary variety.
Upon the passing of Coffee House Press founder Allan Kornblum, Allan Appel reflects on Kornblum “and the Jewish Question.”
Another worthy essay from Nina Badzin, this time on “an unexpected improvement” to her marriage.
I’ve just finished reading Assaf Gavron’s The Hilltop (trans. Steven Cohen). Dan Friedman’s review sums up the novel nicely.
And I’ve just purchased this book, which, as you’ll see will be the focus of a forthcoming event at Hebrew Union College in NYC.
Tablet magazine is hiring two paid, part-time editorial interns.
Shabbat shalom.
Thank you so much for including my piece, Erika!
Happy anniversary week, Nina!