Hope

Ross Weissman offers a stirring poem on hope during the trying times of coronavirus.

This is not a poem

This is Not a Poem and other soon-to-be-published high holiday poems by Yehiel Poupko.

Periphery and Center: reading Natalie Zemon Davis at Stern College for Women

Natalie Zemon Davis, a Jewish historian known for shining a light on the lives of marginalized people in the early modern period, passed away in October. Ronnie Perelis commemorates Dr. Zemon Davis by reflecting on the experience of teaching her revolutionary work to his students at Stern College for Women.

Beyond the Window

In this short story, Avraham Weiner tells the story of a young man torn between the world of Torah and the world of science.

Woman of Valor: Two Poems

In these two poems, Maya Bernstein reexamines the ancient praises of the Jewish woman.

The Making of “Lights”

Shmuel Klitsner's insider perspectives on making a Hanukkah classic.

Prophecy Lost

In this short story, Yaakov Weinstein imagines Bilaam's life which led up to his infamous narrative in Parshat Balak.

Where God Is Found

In this poem, Dov Frank reflects on how an understanding of God can change over time.

My Zeidy Gluck 

Nechama Sternberg contemplates her relationship to her grandfather, and remarks on the person he was in life.

Good Flies Out of its Prison

Abe Mezrich presents a poem on the Book of Ruth.