Archive - Emet-Truth

In Which I Discuss Interfaith and Multiple Genre Relationships

Last week, I was interviewed by two authors I admire about my novel, Found and Lost: The Jake and Cait Story. Both offered me a chance to go in-depth on…

Jun 1 •

May 2025

Attracting Trolls for Writing While Jewish

An antisemite slings Yiddish; Plus, the cure for the anti-Jewish literary blacklist.

May 25 •

From Wagner to Green Day to Macklemore: It's Getting More Difficult to Listen to Music

I discussed the topic of separating the artist from the message with Jonathan Rosen on his Jewish Lens podcast.

May 12 •

Jewish Book Council Praises 'Found and Lost: The Jake and Cait Story'

I spoke with author Diane Gottlieb about the themes behind my novel: the passage of time, the power of music, and what happens when your beshert is not…

May 2 •

April 2025

Today is Publication Day for My Novel

'Found and Lost: The Jake and Cait Story' is about music, faith, fame, and the passage of time.

Apr 29 •

Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same –- Emily Brontë

Published on JUDITH MAGAZINE • Apr 28

An excerpt from "Found and Lost: The Jake and Cait Story" a novel.

Published on Oldster Magazine • Apr 16

How to Be a Mensch

Lessons from my ninety-year-old dad.

Apr 7 •

My Novel is the #1 New Release in Jewish American Fiction!

'Found and Lost: The Jake and Cait Story' is creating buzz even before its April 29 official release. Find out what the fuss is about.

Apr 2 •

March 2025

'The Cossacks are Always Coming'

At AWP, I spoke on a panel focusing on antisemitism in the literary world. Yes, there was a protester (of course), but the climate was not hateful…

Mar 31 •

Pogrom and Blood Libel: Memories From My Grandfather

An edited version of this piece appeared in Longreads back in 2018, but I’m going to run the entire account here.

Mar 10 •

My Conversation with Sally Wiener Grotta About My Novel and the Fight Against Antisemitism in the Literary Community

I recently had a conversation with Sally Wiener Grotta about my upcoming novel, Found and Lost: The Jake and Cait Story, as well as my work at Judith…

Mar 3 •

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