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A Holocaust Survivor Walks Into a Hebrew School: David Michael Slater’s Fun and Games

David Michael Slater

October 7, 2013

In our exclusive excerpt from David Michael Slater's new novel, Fun and Games, a sardonic Holocaust survivor visits her grandson's Hebrew school, where her comedy routine gets him in trouble.

An Exclusive Heeb Excerpt From Dara Horn’s A Guide For The Perplexed

October 1, 2013

In an excerpt from Dara Horn's fourth novel, two women face off about the merits of a computer program that catalogs every moment of your life.

Best of 5773: Books We Loved

September 13, 2013

From super-heroes to summer camp, with a few literary golems along the way, these are the best books of 5773.

WATCH: The Jewish Hunger Games

September 13, 2013

Books, Comedy, Culture, Internet

Just in time for Yom Kippur. May the lox be ever in your flavor.

Like Dogs, They Need Papers: “On My Knees” by Periel Aschenbrand

Periel Aschenbrand

July 17, 2013

In a Heeb-exclusive excerpt from author Periel Aschenbrand's new memoir, a holiday fling comes to town, but one thing still has to happen before the hot-and-heavy sex resumes.

“Game Of Cohens” Author Lewis Grossberger In Conversation with Author Lewis Grossberger

Lewis Grossberger

June 9, 2013

Books, Culture, Interview

Author Lewis Grossberger talks about "Game of Cohens" - His Jewish "Game Of Thrones" parody of George RR Martin's epic fantasy series.

Kafka 4 Kidz!

May 14, 2013

Author Matthue Roth and illustrator Rohan Daniel Eason bring some of Franz Kafka's most famous stories to a new audience - children.

Heeb Fiction: An Exclusive Excerpt From Samuel Sattin’s “League of Somebodies”

May 13, 2013

Young Nemo Zatkin has been accused of masturbating in school. His father considers himself a superhero and is training Nemo to become one. How's this poor kid supposed to pick up a girl?

A Sexual “How-To” For Jerusalem’s Ultra-Orthodox Jews

April 23, 2013

Books, Culture, Religion

"The Newlywed's Guide To Physical Intimacy" may not be the most scintillating title, but in parts of the Ultra Orthodox Jewish community, it's a must-read.

Jason Segel: Actor, Heeb Cover Model… Young Adult Novelist?

April 9, 2013

With news that he's working on a series of Young Adult novels, we have to ask: Is there anything Jason Segel can't do?

Heeb Interviews: German Hitler Expert Daniel Erk

April 3, 2013

Books, Culture, Germany, Interview

Heeb's Berlin correspondant chats with Daniel Erk, author of "There's Never Been So Much Hitler", about Der Fuehrer's newfound popularity in German culture.

Heeb Book Review: Searching for Zion

March 1, 2013

Books, Culture, Non-fiction

Zionism is a murkier concept than love. And not just for Jews.