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Listen to contributors read their short, original Substack essays about what it means and how it feels to be Jewish now in the aftermath of the October 7 attacks. Inspired by the book On Being Jewish Now: Reflections from Authors and Advocates, a collection of 75 essays by notables, all profits of which are donated to Artists Against Antisemitism. Founded by author, podcast host of Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books, bookstore owner, and publisher Zibby Owens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Introducing “The Five Books”

2025/05/07

Today, I’m sharing a special episode from our friends at The Five Books. Join host Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen as she speaks with me about what has drawn me to books and writing, and what motivates my advocacy for Jewish authors. Listen and follow The Five Books here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Why I Love Shiva"

2024/12/05

Hear author Jessica Fein read her original essay "Why I Love Shiva" from On Being Jewish Now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Dayenu"

2024/11/28

Debra Green, author of Mahjong at Mara's, shares her mother's story and the effect of intergenerational trauma on her own life in this essay from the On Being Jewish Now Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reclaiming My Israeli Identity

2024/11/21

Read Natalie Shushan's beautiful essay about reclaiming her Israeli identity on the On Being Jewish Now Substack, inspired by the anthology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Betrayed by Books

2024/11/14

Librarian Karin Greenberg shares her essay on antisemitism in the literary world in her essay on On Being Jewish Now, the Substack inspired by the book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dreaming of My Israel

2024/11/07

Author Ruth Knafo shares her experiences in a 1970s kibbutz in her essay on On Being Jewish Now, the Substack, inspired by the book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whiplash

2024/10/31

Read Adina Cement's essay here on the On Being Jewish Now Substack, inspired by the anthology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I Am the Rabbi's Wife

2024/10/24

Julia Nickerson, "the rabbi's wife" to Joel Nickerson at Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, weighs in on what being a real rabbi's wife has been like since 10/7. Read her essay here on Substack. This essay is part of a new collection of work inspired by the anthology On Being Jewish Now: Reflections of Authors and Advocates. Want to contribute? Instructions here. Subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I Tried to Outrun My Jewishness

2024/10/17

This essay by Joanne Fedler is part of a new collection of work inspired by the anthology On Being Jewish Now: Reflections of Authors and Advocates. Want to contribute? Instructions here. Subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.