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Tag Archives: new novel
‘Sima’s Undergarments For Women’
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
Posted in Jewish Literature
Tagged career ambitions, Facebook, high school friends, israeli girl, new novel, shabbat, sima, sound of falling rain, stanger, upper middle class
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Are Israelis Wary Of Befriending Americans?
Because Americans making aliyay (moving to Israel) are so likely to return home. That was an insight in Danit Brown’s new novel, "Ask For A Convertible." Danit replies to my inquiry: "I don’t know if it’s true, and even if … Continue reading
Posted in Israel
Tagged cultural differences, danit, english speakers, israelis, new novel
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‘The End of the Jews’ II
On Monday, I interview Adam Mansbach about his new novel, "The End of the Jews." Here’s part one. Here‘s the audio. Luke: "How did your white peers react to your interest in black culture?" Adam: "They were the ones who … Continue reading
Posted in Blacks, Jewish Literature
Tagged adam mansbach, black culture, black kids, classmates, derisive nickname, fielding questions, jewish tradition, new novel
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‘The End of the Jews’
I was sucked right in by Adam Mansbach‘s provocative new novel, "The End of the Jews." Here’s part two of the interview. Here‘s the audio. The beginning of the book is good ol’ fashioned storytelling. It has the making of … Continue reading
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Tagged adam mansbach, american novel, genre fiction, independent production, new novel, triumph of the will
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Who By Fire
I’m enjoying this new novel by Diana Spechler. Was Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach the epitome of Jewish love? I always thought so until the past few years. From Diana’s new book: A wise Jew says: "And it’s not your fault you … Continue reading
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Tagged jewish girls, jewish women, new novel, nineteen years, penitents, yosi
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