Jewish poet Louise Glück wins 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature
By GABE FRIEDMAN NEW YORK CITY (JTA) – Louise Gluck, the American granddaughter of Hungarian Jews, was awarded the Nobel…
Beth Emeth to sponsor discussion about connection between Judaism, comic book industry
ALBANY–The Jewish influence on the comic book industry and graphic novels will be the topic for discussion at a virtual…
Schenectady Jewish Community Center to join JCCs nationwide in virtual book festival
SCHENECTADY– The Schenectady Jewish Community Center (SJCC) is joining Centers across the country in a virtual book festival in October…
‘Hello Darkness, My Old Friend’ recounts author’s friendship with Art Garfunkel
By DAVID RULLO (Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle via JTA) – Sandy Greenberg recalls walking along Amsterdam Avenue in New York City…
Beth Emeth Sisterhood’s monthly book club to continue to stream through December
ALBANY– The Congregation Beth Emeth Sisterhood will hosting a virtual book club on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 7:30 – 8:30…
Book programs to be featured at the Albany Jewish Community Center
ALBANY– The Albany Jewish Community Center has announced two book programs. Jewish science fiction will be discussed at the Albany…
Book about Holocaust survivor’s life and art set as for Beth Emeth’s virtual discussion on July 16
ALBANY–Congregation Beth Emeth will host a virtual meeting with author Jody Savin to discuss her book Stitched & Sewn –…
Schenectady Jewish Community Center to host virtual talk with Sarah L. Young, author
SCHENECTADY– Sarah L. Young, a LGBTQ and Jewish young adult fiction author will speak about her book Nice Jewish Boys…
Adi Schwartz: Western Indulgence of Palestinian ‘Refugee’ Claims Obstructs Peace
by Gary C. Gambill May 31, 2020 Adi Schwartz, an Israeli journalist and coauthor (with former Israeli Knesset member Einat Wilf)…
Yiddish Book Center goes online with free virtual public programming
AMHERST, Mass.– Though the Yiddish Book Center’s building in Amhearst is closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the organization is…