This book is a deeply moving account of a devastating attack and its consequences, but it is also guilty of sins of omission
By David Herman
Jewish writers voiced fears that if the motion passes, the next stop may be boycott of ‘Zionists’ themselves
By Jane Prinsley
This is a sweeping work of storytelling bravado
By Jenni Frazer
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By Amanda Hopkinson
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By Colin Shindler
A consummate communicator, Zarum tackles medieval thinkers with a light touch
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Front-page piece draws derision and outrage from Jewish figures
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The appearance of this book could not be more timely, nor its message more urgent
Writer also told a mention of her book was dropped over the 'hassle' involved in mentioning Jews or Judaism
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David Herman finds much of interest in two timely essay collections about antisemitism — but why is there so little emphasis on Iran or immigration?
