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Beth KissileffBeth Kissileff

Beth Kissileff is the co-editor of the anthology Bound in the Bond of Life: Pittsburgh Writers Reflect on the Tree of Life Tragedy, author of the novel Questioning Return and the editor of the anthology Reading Genesis. Her writing has appeared in the Atlantic, Michigan Quarterly Review, New York Times, Tablet, the Forward, 929English and Haaretz, among others. Visit her online at www.bethkissileff.com.

The Problem With Treating Ordinary People Like Heroes

September 19, 2019 by Beth Kissileff

Every ordinary person has the ability to do extraordinary things.

Nathan Englander’s New Book Hearkens Back To His Religious Roots

May 14, 2019 by Beth Kissileff

An interview with author Nathan Englander about his new book kaddish.com.

How Preparing A Body For Burial Helped Me Understand The Power Of Love

April 29, 2019 by Beth Kissileff

How powerful is love?

A Pittsburgh Community Member Reflects On The Parkland Suicides

April 17, 2019April 11, 2019 by Beth Kissileff

Lessons learned about grief from a Pittsburgh community member.

The Testing Scam Reminds Me Why I Don’t Believe In Parenting Books

April 5, 2019April 4, 2019 by Beth Kissileff

Giving children a false idea of their abilities only hurts them in the long run.

Solomonov And Cook’s Cookbook Takes You On A Culinary Tour Of Israel

December 10, 2018 by Beth Kissileff

A review of Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook’s new cookbook, Israeli Soul.

Why Swimming Makes Me A Better Writer

October 23, 2018October 23, 2018 by Beth Kissileff

Swimming gives me the space from other people’s thoughts that I need in order to focus on my writing.

Jewish Judicial Criteria Shows: Kavanaugh Is Unqualified

September 26, 2018September 26, 2018 by Beth Kissileff

Kavanaugh violates several Biblical criteria for being a suitable judge.

9 Books To Help You Live Your Best Life In The New Year

September 13, 2018 by Beth Kissileff

A helpful collection of books to help you live your best life in the New Year.

What I Wish Had Been Said At The Funeral For A Young Suicide Victim

August 2, 2018 by Beth Kissileff

We can’t take away the pain of those suffering, but we can be there with them so they know they’re not alone.

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