Category Archives: Jewish Literature

‘Sima’s Undergarments For Women’

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Luke Ford

I read this new novel straight through last Shabbat. I loved its story about an old life redeemed by a beautiful girl. I interviewed the author, Ilana Stanger-Ross, on March 19. Luke: "When you were a child, what did you … Continue reading →

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Two New Philip Roth Novels

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Luke Ford

The New York Times reports: Fifty years after Neil Klugman first held Brenda Patimkin’s glasses in Philip Roth’s first book, “Goodbye, Columbus,” Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has announced that it will release Mr. Roth’s 30th and 31st books, the publisher said … Continue reading →

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‘Kagan’s Superfecta’

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Luke Ford

I was walking home from shul on a Friday night about six weeks ago. I was passing Aish HaTorah on Pico Blvd, headed east. I was stopped by a couple from New Jersey. They were looking for Shiloh’s restaurant for … Continue reading →

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My Beautiful Breasts Body Sculpting Kit

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Luke Ford

I just got a text message from a gorgeous writer of American-Jewish Literature who possesses the greatest midot any man or woman could want. She wrote — and don’t blame me for this, the following is not sexual, it is … Continue reading →

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Inside American Jewish Literature

Posted on December 22, 2008 by Luke Ford

I call English Literature professor Sanford Pinsker Friday morning, Dec. 19, 2009. I was provoked by this essay of his on Jewish literature. Luke: "Is it OK to make pleasure your primary criteria for reading? Or is that shallow?" Sanford: … Continue reading →

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