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Maxwell Bauman

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@benyehudapress.bsky.social Associate Publisher and Managing Editor; @doorisajarmag.bsky.social Owner and Editor-in-chief; Lead Editor of Aggadah Try It; Chicken Soup for the Soul Contributor; #Lego; #Bisexual; (((#Jewish)))

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Happy official release day for Issue 38 Spring 2026 of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine!

Our new issue features the creative works of 41 contributors from all around the world

You can read samples and order copies on our website:
www.doorisajarmagazine.net/issues/sprin...

02.03.2026 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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Spring 2026 Door is a Jar is a print and digital literary magazine of poetry, short fiction, nonfiction, drama and artwork. Our publication focuses on writing that is accessible for all readers.

#BlackHistoryMonth

Jaryd Porter

β€œNeighborhood Watch” is coming soon with Free Flash Fiction and a graphic narrative β€œLate” will be featured in Door is a Jar Issue 38β€” available for pre-order now!

@freeflashfiction.bsky.social
@doorisajarmag.bsky.social

27.02.2026 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine is open for submissions.
Send us your best today!
#Poetry #Fiction #Nonfiction #Art #Drama #BookReviews

www.doorisajarmagazine.net/submissions

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The Spring 2026 Issue of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine officially comes out on March 1st
Pre-order your copy today!

www.doorisajarmagazine.net/issues/sprin...

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Aviya Kushner will interview poets Tikva Hecht and Baruch November and publisher Larry Yudelson for a reading followed by a conversation about Jewish poetry now.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 8th at 3pm, EST

Sign up for Aviya's Substack to watch
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Submissions Door is a Jar is a print and digital literary magazine of poetry, short fiction, nonfiction, drama, art and book reviews. Our publication focuses on writing that is accessible for all readers.

Submissions to Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine are free and open all year long. Send us your best today!

#poetry #fiction #nonfiction #art #drama #bookreviews #litmag #indiepress #WritingCommunity #poetrycommunity #artcommunity

www.doorisajarmagazine.net/submissions

18.02.2026 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

PSA -
Issue 38 Spring 2026 of "Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine"
is now available for pre-order. πŸ‘‡

17.02.2026 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Issue 38 Spring 2026 of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine goes live on March 1st
Now available for pre-order
You can read samples and order copies on our website

www.doorisajarmagazine.net/issues/sprin...

#poetry #fiction #nonfiction #art #drama #bookreviews #litmag #indiepress

17.02.2026 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Spring 2026 Door is a Jar is a print and digital literary magazine of poetry, short fiction, nonfiction, drama and artwork. Our publication focuses on writing that is accessible for all readers.

BEYOND thrilled to have a piece in the upcoming issue of @doorisajarmag.bsky.social. A little ode to my time in Nashville, and to being where your feet are. Pre-order now.
#DoorIsAJar #DoorIsAJarMag #DoorIsAJarMagazine #DIAJ
www.doorisajarmagazine.net/issues/sprin...

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Door Is A Jar Winter Literary Magazine Winter 2025 Reading Event
YouTube video by Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine Door Is A Jar Winter Literary Magazine Winter 2025 Reading Event

Watch the full video of our contributor reading event for Issue 37 Winter 2025 of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine on our YouTube channel

www.youtube.com/watch?v=FahZ...

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Tuulikki Bakes a Cake by September Woods Garland
YouTube video by Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine Tuulikki Bakes a Cake by September Woods Garland

September Woods Garland reads her story, "Tuulikki Bakes a Cake" from Issue 37 Winter 2025 of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGK-...

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My Poetry Is A Napkin by Bryan Franco
YouTube video by Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine My Poetry Is A Napkin by Bryan Franco

Bryan Franco reads his poem "My Poetry Is A Napkin" from Issue 37 Winter 2025 of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine

www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGWk...

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Congratulations to Matthew Lippman, poetry collection "King of the Jews" was a finalist in the 75th National Jewish Book Awards!

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Hannah L. and Rabbi Harvey Winokur, authors of "Mussar in Recovery, A Jewish Spiritual Path to Serenity & Joy", were interviewed on the College Commons podcast.
Hannah will appear on the JBS TV show Spotlight with Abby Pogrebin that airs on Monday

huc.edu/podcasts/jew...

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Jewish Poetry Month is almost over, so don't miss out on Ben Yehuda Press's buy 2, get 1 free sale on all poetry books!



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Wind speed report from the deck of the lake house by Jean Janicke
YouTube video by Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine Wind speed report from the deck of the lake house by Jean Janicke

Jean Janicke reads her poem "Wind speed report from the deck of the lake house" from Issue 37 Winter 2025 of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cr4P...

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Visions of Past and Future: A Review of β€œZion Square”

Maxim D. Shrayer’s new poetry collection β€œZion Square” contains the pain and dreams of a Jew with his heart in Israel, roots in Europe, and branches in the Unites States.

jewishjournal.com/cu...

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Bad Advice by Jessica Dubey
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Jessica Dubey reads her poem "Bad Advice" from Issue 37 Winter 2025 of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine

www.youtube.com/watch?v=82FE...

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So cool that @doorisajarmag.bsky.social hosts a virtual reading with each new issue. Happy to have been one of their featured authors! (Though is anyone ever happy with the way they look and sound on video?)
#poem #poetry #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity

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Can Judaism Be Saved? Its Future After Gaza by Arthur Green

Can Judaism Be Saved? invites readers to engage in a bold and necessary conversation about the future of Jewish identity, the role of Israel, and the moral responsibilities of the Jewish people.

www.benyehudapress.c...

09.02.2026 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jewish Poetry Month Special at Ben Yehuda Press; Buy 2, get 1 free!
Check out these biblical poetry books:

www.benyehudapress.c...

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Temptation by Scott McConnaha
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Scott McConnaha reads his poem "Temptation" from Issue 37 Winter 2025 of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine

www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5Qq...

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Ambivalent Love Song by Dennis Goza
YouTube video by Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine Ambivalent Love Song by Dennis Goza

Dennis Goza reads his poem "Ambivalent Love Song" from Issue 37 Winter 2025 of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nKj...

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Read this new book review of β€œAs the Story Goes: Funny, Strange and Serious Stories of Yiddishland’s Jews” Compiled by Mordekhai Lipson Translated and edited by Jonathan Boyarin and Jonah Sampson Boyarin

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05.02.2026 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Remembering the Holocaust
Watch a discussion of the new bilingual Yiddish-English translation of Hersh Smolar's Yidn on gele lates β€” Jews Without Yellow Stars. Our panel included Dr. Gennady Estraikh, together with the book's translator Ruth Murphy and editor Catherine Madsen. After the panel discussion, excerpts from four Remembering the Holocaust

Watch a discussion of the new bilingual Yiddish-English translation of Hersh Smolar's Yidn on gele lates β€” Jews Without Yellow Stars. Panelists included Dr. Gennady Estraikh, together with the book's translator Ruth Murphy and editor Catherine Madsen.

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Ben Yehuda Press has a special sale for Jewish Poetry Month. But 2 get 1 free!
We have a special focus today on poetry in translation

www.benyehudapress.c...

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The Jewish Book Council just reviewed "The Whole MishΒ­pocha: New and SelectΒ­ed JewΒ­ish Poems, 1998-2023" by Philip TerΒ­man. You can read the review here:

www.jewishbookcounci...

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On the first night of Passover, 1979, Idi Amin’s government was overthrown and freedom of religion was restored to Uganda. Gershom Sizomu’s family held a Seder for 200 people to celebrate.

Read more about Gershom and others in Heroes with Chutzpah
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03.02.2026 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ben Yehuda Press has a special buy 2 get 1 free for Jewish Poetry Month
Check out these historical-themed poetry books:

www.benyehudapress.c...

02.02.2026 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We have a special sale for Jewish Poetry Month: Buy 2, get 1 free!
Today we're highlighting Jewish women's voices
www.benyehudapress.c...

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