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Writings and Torah thoughts from Rabbi Zachary Truboff on parsha, Israel, and other related topics.
My friend and neighbor Zach Truboff's perspective on Torah and Israel is informed by his expertise in Jewish texts, psychoanalysis, and philosophy. In particular, he's a incisive reader of Rav Shagar, the late existentialist and boundary-crossing theologian.
On Being and Timelessness is about literature, translation, and ideas. Topics include how the ancient and the present connect; Jewish poetry and prose; why translation matters; and people who are worth a closer look.
A newsletter on Jewish poetry, ancient and modern, written in English and translated from the many other languages that Jewish poets have used over the centuries--including the author's own poetry. She's tipped me off to many a fine poet.
Book recommendations, literary news, a virtual series connecting readers and writers of Jewish books, a story/essay of the month, recipes and other thoughts on writing, delivered to your inbox once a month
Julie is the host of the monthly Literary Modi'in event in which she showcases authors from Israel and elsewhere. And she's an author in her own right, with valuable things to say about craft and reading.