The Five Books: Jewish Authors on the Books That Shaped Them
Tali Rosenblatt CohenThe Five Books celebrates the role of books in our lives. Each week we’ll talk with a Jewish author about five books in five categories. We’ll hear about: two Jewish books that have impacted the author’s Jewish identity; one book (not necessarily Jewish) that they think everyone should read - a book that changed their worldview. We’ll get a peek into what book they're reading now, and we’ll hear ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 67 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsJudaismReligion & Spirituality | |||
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Doreen Carvajal speaks with us about how her family forged a secret relationship with Judaism over 600 years, after they were forced to convert to Catholicism during the Inquisition. Her latest book, The Girl in Blue, is an account of the Cahen d’Anv... more
In this conversation, we’ll talk about how Helene transformed her family’s history into myth, how her childhood as a Jewish, nerdy sci-fi fan and her experience of passing and hiding in plain sight made it into the character of Chava, the golem, and ... more
One Thanksgiving, when Jordan Salama was home from school, he noticed a thick binder in his grandfather's basement labeled “Historia Antigua”, which means ancient history in Spanish. Stuffed with photographs and documents, Jordan found that his grand... more
Charming and wry, nonagenarian Francine Klagsbrun reflects on her unlikely Jewish education as a girl in the 1930s and 40s, on the seeds of her feminist activism, and on why she is grateful to have reinvigorated Henrietta Szold’s legacy.
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The Five Books is my favorite podcast! I’m an avid reader and I love listening to author interviews to get additional insights from the authors. Tali Rosenblatt Cohen is an excellent interviewer, she moderates fascinating and thoughtful conversations. I love how the podcast is a way for me to hear from authors about books I’ve read and loved, but it also introduces me to authors who weren’t previously on my radar. I eagerly await each episode! This is a must listen for readers.
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Very educational and informative about my Judaism!
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I’m a practicing Episcopalian deeply interested the history and theology of my faith. I am in a single digit %age of Christians. Every worship service ion the Episcopal liturgy includes a reading from the Old Testament, the psalms and The New Testament. The “cultural Christians” are not well read. The Protestant style of religion is not well informed. We share history and styles
Apple Podcasts5NBeraultUnited Statesa year ago - Wonderful conversations and book recommendations!
I’ve added so many books to my to-read list because of this podcast… And I hope one day to be a guest myself and join the ranks of these incredible Jewish writers.
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Apple Podcasts | #242 | United States/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #228 |  Australia/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #152 |  Israel/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #159 |  Finland/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #165 |  Norway/Arts/Books |
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Listeners tune in to hear intimate conversations with Jewish authors about how books shape identity, culture, and worldviews. Episodes commonly center on themes like ritual, memory, grief, and memory-making through literature, with deep dives into how personal histories, family stories, and Jewish texts intersect with contemporary life. Guests span novelists, memoirists, cookbook writers, and journalists, offering nuanced takes on representation, diaspora, and the role of storytelling in community. The show often blends literary analysis with personal narrative, yielding practical takeaways for readers and aspiring guests alike, and it frequently highlights how literature can illuminate ethical questions and cultural memory in today's world... more
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2. Helene Wecker
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5. Dara Horn
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