Ask 72 Jews About God, Get Infinite Opinions
Philosopher Andrew Pessin takes a look at Jewish thought through the ages, discovers “exhilarating” disagreement.
Publishing
This is my home for author interviews. I produce podcasts and interview indie authors for the Alliance of Independent Authors; and I write about Jewish authors and Jewish-themed books for Publishers Weekly. This area will be updated with new stuff, greatest hits, and some commentary/advice for authors and editors. Enjoy!
Author Says Enough Already with Tikkun Olam, or Healing the World; That’s Not Judaism
Is Tikkun Olam ripping Judaism apart? I interviewed author Jonathan Neumann for Publishers Weekly.
What’s Up With Wattpad?
Where Are Young Writers? My conversation with Ashleigh Gardner of Wattpad Studios and author Jandra Sutton
Comrade Stalin Met His Match With Author Arkady Polishchuk, Former Jewish Refusnik
There are very few living people who can relate this story of life under communist rule.
Rabbi Firestone Opens My Eyes on Holocaust Trauma Inherited by Future Generations
The solution is to do what many Jews already do—channel that pain into easing the suffering of others.
Audio Author Interview After Sexual Abuse, Rachel Thompson Fixes What’s ‘Broken’
Writing her books, and helping others on Twitter, has brought Rachel healing after almost a lifetime of trauma.
From Lipstadt, I Learned How Antisemitism is the World’s Oldest Conspiracy Theory
The Holocaust scholar helped me realize that there is no difference between “left wing” and “right wing” antisemitism, since they all draw upon the same mythology of Jewish power.
In Search of the American Jewish Future
Is ‘cultural Judaism’ sustainable, or are God and synagogue necessary? It’s a question I asked author Jack Wertheimer.
Audio Interview: Indie Author Jane Davis Uses Fiction to Place ‘Unblame’ For Disaster
Jane was recognized as one of the best self-published authors of 2019 for her book called Smash All The Windows.