Simona Zaretsky

1 month ago | jewishbookcouncil.org | Simona Zaretsky

Smashing the Tablets: Radical Retellings of the Hebrew Bible is a bold, new collection of twenty-three writers’ responses to biblical stories. Through fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry, these invigorating pieces invite readers to reconsider and reflect on storytelling itself. JBC spoke with the editors of the volume, Sara Lippmann and Seth Rogoff, on the origin story of the project, the similar themes that emerged across pieces, the the power of retelling, and more.

1 month ago | jewishbookcouncil.org | Simona Zaretsky

Summer officially begins on June 20 and lasts through September 22. For JBC, this means taking ample time to sit outside with a book, a beverage, and (depending on your location) a breath of fresh air. During this gloriously long stretch of summer, a plethora of thrilling books will come out. Below are ten we’re particularly excited about, along with three late spring books not to be missed.