Blogs
What’s happening in the Jewish literary world. Comments from your editor and contributors
Sami Rohr Finalists, Book Doctors and The Power of Metaphors
Congratulations to Scribblers contributor Cynthia Edlow on the upcoming publication of her debut poetry collection.
Cynthia Ozick, light reading, and Down Under wonders
We’re hopping around the globe this week with news from the UK and Australia, along with two great new pieces up on site.
Sholom Aleichem meets punk rock?
Theodore Bikel meets Sholom Aleichem, meets Micol Ostow. Sort of. Plus a featured story and poem, both with humourous twists.
New poetry and fiction on site, and the Jewish experience
A guest blog from Erika Dreifus, a short story from Claudia Isler, poetry from Stephen Mead and a competition for UK Scribblers.
News from Scribbler authors, NaNoWriMo, Maggie Anton and more
It’s already starting out as a great Jewish new year for two Scribblers contributors – Leah Kaminsky and Tania Hershman.
Background on For Services Rendered
The impetus for Erika Dreifus’ short story For Services Rendered about German-Jewish physicians in the 1930s, came from a source very close to home.
Scribbling on Sukkot, My Machberet, & Ruth Brin
Moadim L’Simcha. Today’s missive is being written in my Sukkah, where I am definitely understanding the fragility and impermanence of B’nei Yisrael as they wandered in the desert.
Of Jewish short stories, genius awards, and ‘Curious George’
Scribblers on the Roof wishes a hearty mazal tov to renowned Jewish short story writer, Deborah Eisenberg, on being one of the 24 recipients to receive a MacArthur Fellowship.

