Writing

40,000-year-old markings may be the roots of script

German discovery of Stone Age art may reveal a precursor to writing

The mammoth figurine from Vogelherd Cave, approximately 40,000 years old, bears multiple sequences of crosses and dots on its surface.
Lauren Adilev

Lauren Adilev: from everywhere to Kiryat Arba

Sam Spiegel Students in Action.

AI meets screenwriting - a first-of-its-kind global course at the Sam Spiegel school

Judith Segaloff

Judith Segaloff: A writer and designer – powerful, prolific, and productive


Israeli screenwriters union supports striking Writers Guild of America

The Screenwriters Guild of Israel (SGI) is urging its members not to cross the virtual WGA picket line and “scab” for Hollywood studios

The Screenwriters Guild of Israel joined writers’ groups in more than 20 countries to support the Writers Guild of America in an international day of solidarity that even included war-torn Ukraine

Robert Gottlieb, legendary editor who championed Joseph Heller, Robert Caro dies at 92

A famous workaholic, he reportedly was reviewing proofs of a book by the Jewish author Cynthia Ozick while helping his pregnant wife through labor.

Book 521

Jennifer Egan talks tech, freedom at Jerusalem Writers Festival

The author of a body of work that includes A Visit from the Goon Squad, Manhattan Beach and The Candy House, sat down at the Jerusalem Writers Festival.

 JENNIFER EGAN at the Jerusalem Writers Festival.

Meir Shalev and Yehonatan Geffen were Israeli cultural royalty - comment

Recently Israeli Author Meir Shalev passed away at 74 and Yehonatan Geffen passed away at 76.

YEHONATAN GEFFEN

Violeta from Italia - short story

I wonder where Violeta is now, if she ever heard what happened to Niko. Whenever we see a redhead on the bus, Oren and I look to see if maybe Violeta has come back.

 Illustrative image of a ledge with plants.

Welcome to Har Nes! - short story

The town was called Har Nes, which means “miracle mountain” in Hebrew. The omen was fortuitous. Stumbling upon a home with a spectacular view of the Kinneret, we were instantly hooked. 

 A view of the Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret) from Moshavat Kinneret.

The best books of 2022-2023 - opinion

My fifth annual list of favorite books on Israeli, Jewish and other matters, ranging from diplomacy to Torah commentary.

 CUSTOMERS REVIEW the shelves at a Jerusalem bookstore.

Beneath the surface: A history of water expressions and phrases

The English language is awash with terms and expressions that are related to water. Let’s dive in and explore the sources of some familiar idioms, expressions and trends.

 A view of the Hualcan glacier in Peru, home to more than 70 percent of the world’s tropical glaciers, which are a source of fresh water for millions.

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Can you use AI to work for you or is it copyright infringement?

Who owns the rights to the commercial sale of AI products, the user or the creators of the software?

 Illustrative image of copyright.