The Forward

Selected Stories By Franz Kafka, translated by Mark Harman Harvard University Press., 304 pages, $28 Franz Kafka was not a household name during his lifetime, but he was admired by the kinds of readers who could recognize greatness and immediately usher it into their house of reading — Rainer Maria Rilke and Thomas Mann. The...

A masterful new Kafka book will bring you closer to the writer than ever before

Are you looking for a classic, biblical, traditionally masculine name that goes back to the Bible? Isaac may be the perfect choice for you. Derived from the Hebrew יִצְחָק (Yitzhak), the name Isaac in Hebrew means “one who laughs” or “one who rejoices.” In the Old Testament of the Bible, Isaac is the firstborn son of Abraham. He is one of the three biblical patriarchs revered by Jews, Christians, and Muslims.

Isaac Name Meaning

The Guardian

Dutch artist’s 17th-century work said to have inspired tableau that has offended Christian and conservative critics

Olympic ‘Last Supper’ scene was in fact based on painting of Greek gods, say art experts

New York City, NY

(JTA) — On Friday, for the third time since September, Timothy Reif found himself standing in the New York District Attorney’s Office to accept a modernist drawing that the Nazis looted from his family. With him in the room was a relative of another family that survived the Nazis and that — in an unusual...

Another Nazi-looted Schiele painting has been returned to heirs of ‘Cabaret’ inspiration Fritz Grünbaum

HERVÁS, SPAIN — A gray-bearded shopkeeper in a white yarmulke and long robe sells menorahs, Stars of David, and Kabbalist medallions. Outside of his shop, the maze of narrow medieval streets is lined with artisans; men wear skullcaps and women wear head coverings.  But alongside the Judaica, there are Virgin Marys and crosses, and the...

A small town in Spain is finally embracing its Jewish history — but is any of that history true?

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Herbie J Pilato

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

TheConversationAU

Two years ago, a small group gathered in the centre of Berlin to remember Max and Edith Pollnow, Jewish victims of Nazi persecution who “gave their lives so their son could make it to Australia”. The ceremony unveiled two Stolpersteine, or “stumbling stones”, dedicated to their memory. 



During the ceremony, a relative noted they were there because of Max and Edith’s sacrifice. The fate of their son, Hermann Pollnow (familiarly “Mutzi”; in Australia he was strongly encouraged to anglicise his name to Harry Peters), is the subject of his granddaughter Tess Scholfield-Peters’ semi-fictional book.

Dear Mutzi is part of the recently...

Australian stories are part of the Holocaust. A granddaughter writes: he ‘knew he was lucky’ to escape, but paid a high price

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Maybe you’ve experienced this before: you’re reading, and starting to realize that this book is not for you. Whether it’s the bad characters, the bad plotting, or the plain old bad writing, you’re getting ready to close this book for good and donate it to the library.

When should you admit you hate a book? (A flowchart)

The Indonesian island of Sulawesi is home to some of the oldest figurative cave paintings in the world. A new measurement technique using laser ablation showed that some of these paintings are even older than previously thought, dating to a minimum of 51,200 years ago. It remains a mystery whether these images of pigs and bovines were created by ancient humans or another hominin species.

World’s oldest cave painting now dates back 51,200 years

Los Angeles, CA

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

“Scattered Snows, to the North,” a Poem by Carl Phillips

For tens of thousands of years, human beings have been using fictional devices to shape their worlds and communicate with one another. Four thousand years ago they began writing down these stories, and a great flourishing of human achievement began. We know it today as literature, a term broad enough to encompass everything from ancient epic poetry to contemporary novels. How did literature develop? What forms has it taken? And what can we learn from engaging with these works today?

Liz Rosenberg on Louisa May Alcott’s Essays

This third volume brings a characteristic blend of brusque wisdom and piercing compassion to the stories of Cassandra and Clytemnestra

The Voyage Home by Pat Barker review – a brilliant finale to the Trojan war trilogy

The following is from Charles Ferdinand Ramuz's Great Fear on the Mountain. Ramuz was a Swiss novelist and one of the most iconic French-Swiss writers of the 20th century. He pioneered a common Swiss literary identity, writing books about mountaineers, farmers, or villagers engaging in often tragic struggles against catastrophe.

Great Fear on the Mountain

Cooking With Maryann

The flavor combos in this will blow your mind! At only 20 minutes from start to finish, that's a dinner winner in my book! Here's all you'll need to make it (4 servings):. 1 Tbl light soy sauce (I like Shoyu)

Garlic Shrimp with Browned Butter Honey Sauce

Like many teenagers, Yitshkok Rudashevski had a lot on his plate. “It is so hard to make time for school and the club and then to get entangled in cooking and cleaning,” Rudashevski wrote in his diary, which chronicled the class assignments, lectures and exhibitions that filled his days.  “I often think: this is supposed...

In a young boy’s diary, a record of how Jews lived to the fullest, even in the face of death

New Haven, CT

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Yale researchers find themselves in hot water after their trash talk against a study participant for purported "White discomfort" was accidentally leaked.

Yale researcher in hot water after accidentally sharing rant against 'White' research participant

Islamic art is a vibrant and diverse field that spans over 1,400 years, encompassing a wide range of mediums, including architecture, calligraphy, painting, and textiles. Originating in the 7th century, this art form has been influenced by various cultures and civilizations encountered by the Islamic world. Its unique characteristics, such as the use of geometric patterns, calligraphy, and aniconism (avoidance of depicting living beings), make it distinct. Islamic art is not confined to religious objects but extends to cultural and everyday items, reflecting the creativity and spiritual depth of artists from different eras and regions. Understanding these 17 facts will not only enrich your appreciation for Islamic art but also unveil the complexity and beauty of a tradition that continues to influence modern design and aesthetics.

17 Facts About Islamic AI

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Jacksonville Today

Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

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Bringing Felice Bauer to Life in Magdaléna Platzová’s Life After Kafka

Magdaléna Platzová’s Life After Kafka, the second novel of hers I’ve translated, is a tour de force of structure, carrying readers across space and time: from...

Bringing Felice Bauer to Life in Magdaléna Platzová’s Life After Kafka

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