From two of the authors of the seminal kitsch classic Barmitzvah Disco, now comes Camp Camp, a look at the people who attended summer camps. Leslie Bunder takes a look at this new book and says why it is an essential book to own this summer.
Charlotte Mendelson has written three critically acclaimed books, but says her most recent, When We Were Bad was more “Jewish” than the others. Cara Wides goes to Café Philo to hear Mendelson talk.
What would you call an island that is populated entirely with billionaires? Marcus J Freed reviews Richistan, an engaging journey into the lives of the newly rich.
Marcus J Freed reads a new book by Jay Michaelson about spirituality and mindfulness and discovers how God can be experienced in sickness and in health. He says: "If you ever questioned whether your body is a temple, here’s your proof."
Looking to get a Jewish perspective on Jews and relationships? From Kabbalah and Yiddish gangsters to Rabbi Nachman and Jewish meditation Marcus J Freed takes a look at the five essential books for your home library.