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Edward Grossman


Edward Grossman’s journalism and fiction have been published in English, Hebrew, Arabic, French, Swedish, Chinese, Japanese, and Russian.

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  1. Observation ·

    “In That Basic Sense the Zionists Were Right”: A Conversation with Irving Howe

    By Edward Grossman

    An American Jewish intellectual considers Israel, American Jewry, and anti-Semitism.

    “In That Basic Sense the Zionists Were Right”: A Conversation with Irving Howe
  2. Observation ·

    Yeshayahu Leibowitz Wears a Kippah: A Story of 1967

    By Edward Grossman

    The philosopher in black turtleneck, black trousers, black shoes, and black yarmulke pacing the stage with a microphone skinning the Jews alive.

    Yeshayahu Leibowitz Wears a Kippah: A Story of 1967
  3. Observation ·

    Graveyard: A Story

    By Edward Grossman

    Two Israelis on a road trip venture to Arlington National Cemetery and encounter there the graves of brothers.

    Graveyard: A Story
  4. Observation ·

    The Bread Maker of Jerusalem

    By Edward Grossman

    On a visit with the proprietor of Russell’s Bakery and his multi-ethnic, multi-political, and multi-religious staff, the story of Israel unfolds in microcosm.

    The Bread Maker of Jerusalem
  5. Observation ·

    Wink: A Story

    By Edward Grossman

    In the mid-1970s, an Israeli military governor in Ramallah watches the trial of four young Arab men who have accused their interrogators of torture.

    Wink: A Story
  6. Observation ·

    Stars over Jalazoun: A Memoir

    By Edward Grossman

    Nineteen-eighty-five was the year, and our IDF unit was a motley of immigrants and native sons, grocers, kibbutzniks, accountants, plus a loudmouth named Shmulik . . .

    Stars over Jalazoun: A Memoir
  7. Observation ·

    Four Share Nobel Peace Prize for Iran Deal

    By Edward Grossman

    A report from the future : in a ceremony last night, the 2015 prize was awarded to Barack Obama, John Kerry, Mohammed Zarif, and Hassan Rouhani. ( Or was it? )

    Four Share Nobel Peace Prize for Iran Deal
  8. Response ·

    Israel: Vibrant and Resilient, or Mediocre and Decaying?

    By Edward Grossman

    Committed to developing and supporting the intellectual, religious, and political leaders of the Jewish people and the Jewish state.

    Israel: Vibrant and Resilient, or Mediocre and Decaying?
  9. Monthly Essay ·

    Can Israel Unite?

    By Edward Grossman

    In Iran’s nuclear program, Israel faces a threat like never before. Can a divided nation pull together in time to confront it?

    Can Israel Unite?