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Jewish writer barred from London group over Zionist beliefs, UKLFI warns of Equality Act breach

Although UKLFI warned the venue directors that canceling the event could also constitute unlawful discrimination, directors Marion Zoelle and Uroš Dežutelj rejected the accusations.

Joshua Rinkoff.
Rochelle Furstenberg at work at WholeFamily.com where she was  Grandparent Center editor, 1999-2000.

Remembering Rochelle Furstenberg: A groundbreaking writer, editor, and literary critic

Portrait of Yehuda Atlas, children's book writer. December 03, 2012.

Poet, author Yehuda Atlas passed away at age 89, Sourasky Medical Center announces

 Hebrew Typewriter

What Tisha B’Av can teach about the silencing, and creative defiance, of Jewish writers - opinion


Amy Ettinger, who inspired readers with her life-affirming essays, succumbs to cancer at 49

Amy Ettinger, a prolific writer and ice cream aficionado, chronicled her battle with cancer in poignant essays, inspiring readers to cherish life's moments.

 A MEMORIAL candle is lit for a deceased loved one.

Iraqi-Israeli writer, civil rights activist Sami Michael dies at 97

He was celebrated not only for his literary works, but also for his social activism and work on behalf of human rights and coexistence in Israel. 

 Sami Michael, the Israeli writer and civil rights activist, who died on Monday at 97.

Boston writer Norm Finkelstein, whose YA books championed Jewish heroes, dies at 82

Finkelstein was an acclaimed author of nonfiction books and biographies for older children, including many on Jewish subjects.

 Norm Finkelstein was the author more than 20 nonfiction books for children and teens, including a forthcoming biography of the legendary Forward editor Ab. Cahan.

Herbert Gold, novelist who mined his own Jewish upbringing, dies at 99

Herbert Gold, a prolific, San Francisco-based novelist and poet known for his story “The Heart of an Artichoke,” died on Nov. 19 at age 99.

 Novelist Herbert Gold.

After Oct. 7, Jews experience secondary victimization, Canadian author says

Award-winning Canadian author Nora Gold discusses the skyrocketing of antisemitism since October 7.

 NORA GOLD just released ‘18 Jewish Stories Translated from 18 Languages.’

Ohio couple moves to Israel to make a dent, and couldn't be happier

The Jerusalem residents, who made aliyah in February, started making a dent in Cincinnati, Ohio. Now they're trying to do the same in Israel.

 NELLIE NEEMAN-BOCHNER, 57, AND GLENN BOCHNER, 61 FROM CINCINNATI TO JERUSALEM, FEBRUARY 2023

Publisher removes Jewish stereotypes from classic Georgette Heyer romance novel

“We don’t want to throw off a 25-year-old who’s just discovering Heyer,” a senior vice president and editorial director at Sourcebooks told the Times.

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Voices Israel's 49th Anthology: A symphony of contemporary poetry from around the world

Founded in 1971, the organization, though based in Israel, boasts members from all over the English-speaking world.

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Israeli writers condemn London Review of Books for condemning Israel

The letter failed to mention the 1,400 people in Israel that were killed and the kidnapping of 240 while claiming Israel was committing "crimes against humanity."

 A Jerusalem municipality worker hangs an Israeli flag next to the British flag, the Union Jack, as he stands on a platform near Israel's presidential residence in Jerusalem ahead of the upcoming visit of Britain's Prince William, June 25, 2018

Writers Guild of America refrains from statement on Israel-Hamas war

On October 15, a large group of guild members signed onto a letter criticizing the union for not standing up for Israel after having stood up during past movements such as Black Lives Matter.

 SAG-AFTRA actors and Writers Guild of America (WGA) writers walk the picket line during their ongoing strike outside Netflix offices in Los Angeles, California, US, September 22, 2023.