The Beginning of Wisdom

Pens and Poison is the literary project of author Liza Libes. Enter a world of literary analysis, philosophical musings, and other poetic ponderings.

A study on the weekly Torah reading (parasha) and a list of links to articles I find interesting on topics as various as politics, science, culture, life in Israel.

John Matthews. Half-Jewish, half-Irish author of 24 books and journalist. International issues, with a strong focus on Israel-Palestine plus some books. I live in London with my family.

Rocking the suburbs and talking truth.

Future of Jewish is the ultimate newsletter about Judaism and Israel. Subscribe to better understand and become smarter about the Jewish world.

Jewish history made gastronomic, irreverent, and undeniably delicious.

Mary Harrington's Newsletter

Substack about psychological, political and cultural issues.

The whole world is a narrow bridge The bridge is burning but it is not consumed The main thing is to not be afraid

Uncompromising analysis of Israeli life, identity, and conflict — from a trauma therapist turned investigative journalist.

This is your guidebook to the enchanting worlds of speculative fiction and to our world as reflected in the mirror of the imagination.

Think freely and ask questions

crazy cat lady in SoCal

Former dance artist in communities & schools, advocate for childhood. We need to stop pathologising kids experiences. Back in Philly after 26 years in Glasgow Scotland. Mum.

I examine major issues affecting the Orthodox world, without exaggeration or whitewashing. I hope to spark wider discussion, thus enabling Orthodox Judaism to move forward where it excels, and to rectify that which needs improvement.

My personal Substack

Writer, English professor, late-life dad. Second-generation Holocaust survivor raised as a Christian, living as a Jew, dabbling in religion, philosophy, politics, and culture.

Personal politics for the politically homeless. Writing on life, love and the toxic culture that's driving us all mad.