Books:
In T.S. Eliot's estimation, April is the cruelest month. In recent years that cruelty has been tempered by designating April as National Poetry Month. Poet Bonni Goldberg discusses four new works by Jewish-American women poets that enhance our understanding and appreciation of poetry.
Read about our selection of children's books for Passover that are sure to enhance the holiday for parents and children alike.
Popular children's author Jane Breskin Zalben talks to Jewish Family & Life! about her new cookbook--a roster of holiday recipes celebrated throughout the year.
Films:
In Erin Brockovich Julia Roberts plays a modern Esther. Read our review.
Deliverance and Moses by Yosef I. Abramowitz
JFL's founder and publisher reviews and discusses Prince of Egypt now available on video.
Art and Music:
Ben Shahn, a Jewish artist who was deeply committed to the common man, is exhibited at Harvard.
A new CD offers an eclectic selection of songs for
Passover. Reviewed by Lisa Traiger