On Being Jewish Now

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Danit Brown is the author of TELEVISION FOR WOMEN, a novel, and ASK FOR A CONVERTIBLE, a linked short-story collection centered on an Israeli family that moves to the U.S. She teaches at Albion College.

Essayist, Journalist, Burritoist, nonfiction stories for Harper's, The Atlantic, The Dublin Review, Sierra, and NYT. My books include The Heart of California: Exploring the San Joaquin Valley and This Is: Essays on Jazz.

Jewish-American-Israeli-Writer living in the world's most religulous, historical and oddly consequential place. Funny, sad, 95.7% true.

Welcome to People Jew Wanna Know, where we share stories of remarkable Jewish people! Together, we seek answers to today's essential questions facing the Jewish people.

Simi Monheit is the author of THE GOLDIE STANDARD, a Kirkus Reviews 100 Best Indie Books of 2024 selection. Her second novel, HOLY SHIFT, publishes in April 2027. Her work has appeared in Lilith, Moment, and The Forward among other publications.

Ayelet is a product leader in Israel’s tech sector, born and based in Tel Aviv after spending part of her teenage years in Denver. She lives with her husband and three daughters and enjoys singing, writing, and collecting children’s books.

Russian-born, Israel-based linguist and essayist writing about language, culture, and living between worlds. Published in Oprah Daily, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Newsweek.

Founding Rabbi of The Kitchen + author of Pretend You Believe: How to Enter Religion + Mama of three daughters

Deborah is a retired social worker whose novel, So Happy Together, was published in 2021. Her essays have appeared in Motherwell, Herstry, and more. Her memoir will be published by Heliotrope Books in May, 2026. deborahshepherdwrites.com

In a world of easy answers, I ask harder questions. Essays on Israel, Jewish identity, and community - grounded in history, facts, and lived experience. No slogans. No spin. Just clarity, judgment, and honest writing. IG - @yosefsilver.

Jodie Sadowsky is a writer with work published in The New York Times, Huffington Post, CNN, and more, as well as two books for children — A Sukkah for Bella, and Sharing the Light, forthcoming with Lovevery Books.

Shaina Steinberg is the author of the Bishop & Gallagher Mysteries, as well as a film and television writer. Her most recent feature, Bride Hard, starring Rebel Wilson, premiered in June 2025. Shaina lives with her family in Los Angeles, CA.

Managing Director of the Mitzpe Institute and editor of the Israel Brief, read by 10,000+ subscribers in 95+ countries, in the Knesset, Congress and allied foreign ministries. Author of four books, including Holiday From History and Rooted in Judea.