What's almost as delightful as latkes and sufganiyot on Hanukkah?  New books, of course! Join me on December 18 for a Hanukkah Giveaway that's as warm and bright as the holiday itself. This special online event is hosted by the incredible Jews Love To Read! Facebook group—a vibrant community for book lovers and Jewish authors. I'll be gi...

The word "Chanukah" comes from the Hebrew word for dedication.  As the candles of Chanukah illuminate the dark nights of winter, they remind us of resilience, renewal, and the pursuit of clarity. These themes resonate deeply not only in life but also in the creative process of writing and editing. The Miracle of Beginnings Chanukah celebrates ...

Must They Be Two Separate Things? Here's Why They're Not Maybe you're even on a "goal diet," scaling back on ambitions to focus on fewer but more meaningful objectives. As 2024 comes to an end, many of us are looking ahead to what we hope to accomplish in the coming year. For writers, it's tempting to think of our writing goals as distinct from our...

"Just as the tribes had their own "gates in the heavens," each diaspora contributes its unique heritage to the mosaic of Judaism, enriching our shared tradition."  In the wake of recent events, the need for unity among the Jewish people has never been more pressing. In Genesis, we read, "Let us make humankind in our image, after our likeness."...

"Today if you ask me what kind of Jew I am, I say Iraqi Jewish, because I want the world to know that there are Middle Eastern Jews." BIO Sarah is an Australian born, Iraqi Jewish writer, poet, and educator. She is the author of the award winning picture book, Shoham's Bangle and This is Not a Cholent. Her poetry micro chapbook, This is Why We Don'...

 Lately, I've started using photos from my week as a kind of visual diary. Here are some from last week. In the past, I've always written from a place of strong emotion, but something about this war has changed that. A kind of numbness has overtaken me. When I compare how I reacted to rockets before to how I react now, the difference is startl...

Even the most experienced editors, with years of meticulous proofreading under their belts, occasionally let surprising grammatical errors slip through the cracks. These aren't the glaring mistakes that leap off the page, like a misplaced apostrophe or a misspelled word. Instead, they're the subtle, nuanced errors that blend seamlessly into the tex...

My 2018 novel Passport Control was unavailable for a while. My publisher retired a while back and the rights reverted to me. But I was busy writing two more novels (With A Good Eye and The Inheritance). Meanwhile, a couple of book clubs requested Passport Control and I couldn't even get them back copies. In short, the link has been restored for pri...

We are not a monolithic group, and our experiences have varied depending on time and place.   Welcome to My Third Post in the Mizrachi Heritage Month Series Today, we have the privilege of hearing from the talented author Esther Amini. This marks our third post in the series, but it's our second visit to Iran, a country rich in history, c...

Today, I'm excited to bring you the second installment in my Mizrachi Heritage Month series, where we delve into the rich and diverse stories of Mizrachi Jewish communities. In this installment, we're shifting our focus to Iran, a country with a deeply intertwined and complex Jewish history. I'm thrilled to welcome Lyn Julius, a passionate advocate...

Welcome to November Jewish Book Carnival! I am honored to host the November Jewish Book Carnival, "a monthly event where bloggers who blog about Jewish books can meet, read and comment on each others' posts." Let's begin: On her blog, Book Q&As with Deborah Kalb, Deborah interviewed Marilyn Simon Rothstein about her new novel, Who Loves Yo...

  Grammar can be subtle, and certain tricky rules tend to fly under the radar. Here's a closer look at five grammar errors that might surprise you and how to avoid them. 1. Confusing "Due to" and "Because of" "Due to" is often used interchangeably with "because of," but they're not the same. "Due to" should only follow a form of "to be" and sp...

There is a world of exciting Sephardic-themed literature out there that I invite you to explore and perhaps contribute to yourselves.  This my first in a guest post blog series honoring Mizrachi Heritage Month. Welcome, Sarah Aroeste! A guest blog post by author Sarah Aroeste The Jewish experience cannot be boiled down to Seinfeld, matzoh...

AI, while incredibly advanced, doesn't experience emotions and therefore may produce content that resonates less with readers seeking authenticity and emotional connection. In recent years, artificial intelligence has gone from being a distant, futuristic concept to something we interact with daily—often without even realizing it. Now, AI is enteri...

 People have to realize that Israelis have all the same problems everybody else has—plus the war. Our other day-to-day issues don't go anywhere; they just get piled on top of the new, harsher realities.   I moved to Israel in 1994, armed with a Bachelor of Journalism degree, decent Hebrew, and no clue about the job market here. ...

 Thanks so much, Rachel Myerson. Hi Gila, I hope you and your family are doing alright considering what a year we've had. Praying for quieter days, weeks and months ahead.I'm excited to tell you that your harish recipe was selected to be included in an upcoming Nosher ebook on Jewish breakfasts. This ebook will be available for free to our aud...

 Fic­tion | Wit­ness­ing: Post Oct. 7We All Have to Com­fort Each Other Gila Green October 21, 2024 This piece is part of our Wit­ness­ing series, which shares pieces from Israeli authors and authors in Israel, as well as the expe­ri­ences of Jew­ish writ­ers around the globe in the after­math of Octo­ber 7th. It is crit­i­cal to under­stand h...

Writing a memoir involves digging deep into your life experiences, revealing vulnerabilities, and sharing personal truths. While the journey of writing can be incredibly rewarding, it also comes with the potential for criticism. Whether it's feedback from beta readers, editors, or even friends and family, how you respond to criticism can significan...

"Luna Levi may have graduated high school, but she is far from any kind of path to success. She works part time at a motel in Ottowa to help support her family since neither parent seem capable of it. Luna's mother has dreams of being a theater star and takes off for weeks at a time to perform in regional productions and her father, suffering from ...

With A Good Eye is finally out on audio. I recorded my first audio book and it's taken a while but it's finally ready to order. I'd love to hear feedback. Yes, I recorded it myself and I'm so excited to finally have a third format for With A Good Eye (also available on Amazon/Kindle).  I am debating as to which novel to record next and I'...

Thank you so much to Lauren Kasiarz of Diverse Jewish Books for the interview. We discussed my latest novel With A Good Eye and so much more. A real pleasure! 

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I was thrilled to be part of the launch of the fourth issue of the new Write Haus magazine out of Tel Aviv. I read from my story "Satisfaction". I hope they will post a digital issue soon, so that I can link the story. Right now, you can purchase copies and support them here.  My short story explores a father-daughter relationship set in ...

 Thanks so much to Jonathan Rosen for hosting me on The Jewish Lens. We discuss my books including my latest With a Good Eye, the lack of Sephardi representation in fiction, being asked to change the religion of a Jewish character in one of my books, and much more!

"WHEN I ARRIVE at my Haifa University dormitoryapartment, I see a student who looks about twenty-fiveeating a diced tomato, cucumber, and onion salad on aplate. She scoops the salad into her pita, whichimmediately reminds me of my father. I don't knowwhat else she's eating. Maybe hummus, maybe that thinwhite cheese spread my father's always running...

 Bio: Dr. Audrey Barbakoff is an author, librarian, and entrepreneur. She writes stories that celebrate Jewish humor and languages. The Schlemiel Kids Save the Moon, her debut picture book, has been called "an enjoyable, rollicking read" (Kirkus) and "a multicultural winner" (Foreword). When not writing for children, she runs a consulting and ...

Thank you Miriam Delasalle for coming to my home for a visit and for hosting me on your podcast.  

 My new novel With A Good Eye is finally out on Amazon this week and I'm thrilled with the first reviews. And NO, I do not know either of these people. These are genuine reviews. Thank you! If you have read With A Good Eye, I cannot stress enough how important reviews are to authors. One sentence is enough. It doesn't have to take up more than...

 Issue 4 of Write-Haus is on the way and available for pre-sale. Take advantage of the early bird discount before the launch.  Pre-sale of WRITE-HAUS Magazine Issue 04, This I've Never Lived Before. As a celebration of creativity and imagination, Issue 04 promises to be a captivating blend of literary works and stunning visual artist...

  I was thrilled to be a guest on Meryl Ain's podcast: People of the Book. We discussed my new novel With A Good Eye, the writing process the importance of location, and the impact of war in Israel.  Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/authorsontheair/gila-green-author-of-with-a-good-eye-on-people-of-the-book-with-meryl-ain?si=6104df1...