Hadassah Magazine Executive Editor Lisa Hostein, the host of Hadassah Magazine Presents, moderates a panel of prestigious literary insiders discussing the challenges and opportunities facing Jewish authors amid the current climate of rising antisemitism.
Their conversation explores how Jewish literature has evolved — from serving as a gateway to Jewish acceptance in American society to becoming a target of boycotts and cancel culture.
They address the troubling ways some American Jewish and Israeli authors, along with Jewish-themed books, have been facing greater difficulty getting published and promoted in the last several years, especially since October 7, 2023. But the situation isn't entirely bleak, as they also highlight new opportunities and options that have emerged amid this trying climate. This is an important discussion for any book lover concerned about antisemitism and the future of Jewish publishing. It’s an episode you won't want to miss.
Further Resources
- Purchase a copy of Postwar Stories: How Books Made Judaism American and read a review in Hadassah Magazine.
- Preorder a copy of Twinkle, Twinkle, Hanukkah.
- Find Israeli reads for you and your book club on Hadassah Magazine’s Bookshop.
- Preview Judaic topics at the 2025 Miami Book Fair and the Jewish authors who are presenting here and register to attend here.
- Read an interview with Jerusalem-based literary agent Deborah Harris in Hadassah Magazine
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Hadassah Magazine Presents, a podcast based on the popular monthly Zoom series, was created to bring to life some of the features of Hadassah Magazine that our readers love. From author interviews with women writers whose books touch on Jewish themes, to deep dives and panel discussions on timely topics, you’ll find something to inform, entertain, engage and uplift you. This podcast is perfect listening for when you're commuting, exercising, on a walk, wherever you travel, enabling you to enjoy a bit of Hadassah Magazine on the go.
The show is hosted by Hadassah Magazine Executive Editor Lisa Hostein and produced by the editorial team at Hadassah Magazine with the support of the Engagement and Marketing divisions of Hadassah.
Our podcast editors are Arielle Kaplan and Eli Hershko.
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