Exegesis: A JLJ Podcast
By JLJ
Exegesis: A JLJ PodcastMay 15, 2023
39 - Jill Santopolo; Stars in an Italian Sky
A conversation between JLJ EiC, Aaron Berkowitz, and author, Jill Santopolo, on her newest book, "Stars in an Italian Sky."
38 - Elinor Lipman; Ms. Demeanor
A conversation between JLJ EiC, Aaron Berkowitz, and author, Elinor Lipman, on her newest book, "Ms. Demeanor."
37 - Josh Weiss; Sunset Empire
A conversation between JLJ EiC, Aaron Berkowitz, and author, Josh Weiss, on his newest book, "Sunset Empire."
36 - Jennifer Steil; Exile Music
A conversation between JLJ EiC, Aaron Berkowitz, and author, Jennifer Steil, on her newest book, "Exile Music."
35 - Peter Orner; Still No Word From You; Notes in the Margin
A conversation between JLJ EiC, Aaron Berkowitz, and author, Peter Orner, on his newest book, "Still No Word From You; Notes in the Margin."
34 - Danya Ruttenberg
Exegesis Episode 34: a conversation with Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg on her book, "On Repentance And Repair: Making Amends In An Unapologetic World."
33 - Elizabeth Rosner
Exegesis Episode 33: a conversation with Elizabeth Rosner on her book, "Survivor Café"
Elizabeth Rosner in conversation with The Memory Generation.
32 - Daniel Gross
Exegesis Episode 32: a conversation with Daniel Gross on his book, "A Banker's Journey: How Edmond J. Safra Built a Global Financial Empire"
31 - David Michael Slater
Exegesis Episode 31: a conversation with David Michael Slater on how to get your writing published.
30 - Josh Weiss; Beat The Devils
Exegesis Episode 30: a conversation with Josh Weiss on his book, "Beat The Devils."
29 - Angela Engel; The Collective Book Studio
Exegesis Episode 29: a conversation with Angela Engel of the Collective Book Studio.
28 - Gary Morgenstein; A Black And White Cookie
Exegesis Episode 28: a conversation with Gary Morgenstein on his play, "A Black And White Cookie."
27 - Michael Takiff; Jews, God, & History (Not Necessarily In That Order)
Exegesis Episode 27: a conversation with Michael Takiff on his one-man show, "Jews, God, & History (Not Necessarily In That Order)."
VII - Introduction to Prompt Writing
26 - Mira Amiras; Malkah's Notebook
Exegesis Episode 26: a conversation with Mira Amiras on her poem, "Malkah's Notebook."
VI - Using Literal Language
Discover the importance of using literal language while writing!
V - Confronting Blank Space 2
How to keep pushing through that blank page staring back at you.
25 - Carla Sarett; Nebach
Exegesis Episode 25: a conversation with Carla Sarett on her poem, "Nebach."
IV - Confronting Blank Space
Discover how to confront blank space when starting to write.
24 - Ayelet Amittay; Offering: Abraham to Isaac
Exegesis Episode 24: a conversation with Ayelet Amittay on her poem, "Offering: Abraham To Isaac."
https://jewishliteraryjournal.com/poetry/offering-abraham-to-isaac-ayelet-amittay/
23 - Victoria Mack; Red Geraniums
Exegesis Episode 23: a conversation with Victoria Mack on her poem, "Red Geraniums."
https://jewishliteraryjournal.com/poetry/red-geraniums-victoria-mack/
III - Preferences
JLJ Editor-in-Chief, Aaron Berkowitz continues to explain what the JLJ is looking for in submissions.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHOXkjLpr6SKsYHwZYMTGMg
II - Genre Definitions
JLJ Editor-in-Chief, Aaron Berkowitz explains what how the JLJ thinks about genre.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHOXkjLpr6SKsYHwZYMTGMg
22 - Tim Miller; Mr. Cassian's Good Friend, Albert Einstein
Exegesis Episode 22: a conversation with Tim Miller on his poem, "Mr. Cassian's Good Friend, Albert Einstein."
https://jewishliteraryjournal.com/poetry/mr-cassians-good-friend-albert-einstein-tim-miller/
I - What The JLJ Looks For
JLJ Editor-in-Chief, Aaron Berkowitz explains what the JLJ is looking for in submissions.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHOXkjLpr6SKsYHwZYMTGMg
21- Ezra Solway; Shlomo the Cobbler
Exegesis Episode 21: a conversation with Ezra Solway on his poem, "Shlomo the Cobbler."
https://jewishliteraryjournal.com/poetry/shlomo-the-cobbler-ezra-solway/
20 - Claire Drucker; Third Day Of Hanukah
Exegesis Episode 20: a conversation with Claire Drucker on her poem, "Third Day Of Hanukah."
https://jewishliteraryjournal.com/poetry/third-day-of-hanukah-claire-drucker/
19 - Henry Glazer; Shabbes In Beckett
Exegesis Episode 19: a conversation with Henry Glazer on his poem, "Shabbes In Beckett."
https://jewishliteraryjournal.com/poetry/shabbes-in-beckett-henry-glazer/
18 - Eve Lyons; Jerusalem
Exegesis Episode 18: a conversation with Eve Lyons on her poem, "Jerusalem."
https://jewishliteraryjournal.com/poetry/jerusalem/
17 - Janet Hiller; Everything I Know
Exegesis Episode 17: a conversation with Janet Hiller on her poem, "Everything I Know."
https://jewishliteraryjournal.com/poetry/everything-i-know-janet-hiller/
16 - Kenneth Durham Smith; Serach
Exegesis Episode 16: a conversation with Kenneth Durham Smith on his poem, "Serach."
https://jewishliteraryjournal.com/poetry/yo-maccabi-serach-kenneth-smith/
15 - Dan Ornstein; Cain and Maples, The Villain's Villanelle
Exegesis Episode 15: a conversation with Dan Ornstein on his poem, "Cain and Maples: A Villain's Villanelle."
https://jewishliteraryjournal.com/poetry/cain-and-maples/
14 - Matthew Andrews; Upon Seeing A Pomegranate Orchard
Exegesis Episode 14: a conversation with Matthew Andrews on his poem, "Upon Seeing A Pomegranate Orchard."
https://jewishliteraryjournal.com/poetry/upon-seeing-a-pomegranate-orchard-matthew-andrews/
13 - Jacqueline Jules; In Quarantine You Must
Exegesis Episode 13: a conversation with Jacqueline Jules on her poem, "In Quarantine You Must."
https://jewishliteraryjournal.com/poetry/2-poems-jacqueline-jules/
12 - Melissa W. Hunter; Our America
Exegesis Episode 12: a conversation with Melissa W. Hunter on her story, "Our America."
https://jewishliteraryjournal.com/creative-non-fiction/our-america/
11 - Micah Streiffer; A Wind From The South
Exegesis Episode 11: a conversation with Micah Streiffer on his story, "A Wind From The South."
https://jewishliteraryjournal.com/fiction/a-wind-from-the-south/
10 - David Villaverde; Etz Hada'at Tov V'Rah
Exegesis Episode 10: a conversation with David Villaverde on his poem, "Etz Hada'at Tov V'Rah"
https://jewishliteraryjournal.com/poetry/etz-hadaat-tov-vrah/
9 - Bernard Freedman; The Rock From Masada
Exegesis Episode 9: a conversation with Bernard Freedman on his story, "The Rock From Masada."
https://jewishliteraryjournal.com/creative-non-fiction/the-rock-from-masada-bernard-freedman/
8 - Cary Gitter; Temple Dues
Exegesis Episode 8: a conversation with Cary Gitter on his story, "Temple Dues"
http://jewishliteraryjournal.com/fiction/temple-dues/
7 - Alan Walowitz; Divorce
Exegesis Episode 7: a conversation with Alan Walowitz on his poem, "Divorce"
https://jewishliteraryjournal.com/poetry/divorce/
6 - Jay Deitcher; Addicts in the Wall
Exegesis Episode 6: a conversation with Jay Deitcher on his story, "Addicts in the Wall."
https://jewishliteraryjournal.com/creative-non-fiction/addicts-in-the-wall/
5 - Susan Hunnicutt; I Hate Being Jewish
Exegesis Episode 5: a conversation with Susan Hunnicutt on her story, "I Hate Being Jewish."
http://jewishliteraryjournal.com/fiction/i-hate-being-jewish/
https://www.patreon.com/thejlj
4 - Tikva Hecht; Holding
Exegesis, Episode 4: A conversation with Tikva Hecht on her poem, "Holding."
http://jewishliteraryjournal.com/poetry/holding/
3 - Paulette Fire; High Fall Risk
Exegesis, Episode 3: A conversation with Paulette Fire on her story, "High Fall Risk."
http://jewishliteraryjournal.com/creative-non-fiction/high-fall-risk/
2 - Deborah Flusberg; Keeping Time
Exegesis, Episode 2
A conversation with Deborah Flusberg on her story, "Keeping Time."
http://jewishliteraryjournal.com/fiction/keeping-time/
1 - Danielle Resh; Yizkor, 5779
Exegesis Episode 1
A conversation with Danielle Resh on her poem, "Yizkor, 5779."
XX - Introduction
This is a quick introduction to the new JLJ Podcast, "Exegesis." I hope you enjoy!
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