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Three new books capture an era when Jews were (literally) on the same page

In the mid-20th century, American Jewish reading tastes were shaped by the Cold War, assimilation and the gender gap.

By Andrew Silow-Carroll December 1, 2024 6:45 am

Israeli journalist Lee Yaron spent months interviewing survivors and eyewitnesses.

September 11, 2024 5:39 pm

“Marm” Mandelbaum is the subject of a new biography by Margalit Fox, the celebrated obituary writer.

July 9, 2024 3:19 pm

By Andrew Silow-Carroll June 30, 2024 6:45 am

Ideas

By Andrew Silow-Carroll April 28, 2024 6:45 am

By Andrew Silow-Carroll February 4, 2024 6:45 am

By Risa Doherty November 21, 2023 2:56 pm

By Julia Gergely August 21, 2023 1:24 pm

By Leah Breakstone July 18, 2023 4:59 pm

By Andrew Silow-Carroll April 26, 2023 3:21 pm