Welcome.
ברוך הבא.
OfTheBook emerged in the aftermath of October 7, born out of a desire to amplify Jewish voices in an increasingly hostile world, and to preserve and celebrate our culture, heritage, and wisdom.
OfTheBook has two main strands: the re-publication of canon texts with new introductions and commentary, and an online journal publishing short fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry.
who are we?
Susan Gordon – Founder & Commissioning Editor
Susan Gordon is a British author, poet, and journalist. Her poetry, fiction, and non-fiction have appeared in anthologies such as Eunoia Review, Junoesq, Unshod Quills, and the May Anthologies 10th Anniversary edition, and she is the author of two poetry collections, Peckham Blue (Penned in the Margins, 2006) and Harbouring (Math Paper Press, 2015). As a journalist she has written for Virgin Media, Condé Nast, Executive Travel and the BBC. She was part of the Royal Court Theatre’s young writers’ programme from 2007 until 2008, and was a finalist and runner-up in British Vogue’s young writers’ competition in 2004 and 2005. She has a PhD in Comparative Literature.
Monette Moradi – Book Reviews
Monette Moradi is a Persian Jewish woman living in New York City with a Masters in Public Administration. Starting at a young age, her parents fostered both her love of reading and her connection to Judaism. Her love of reading extends to all genres but is always looking to see herself more in the books she consumes. She is excited to review for OfTheBook and help other readers in her community explore the joy of reading