Substacks recommended by Samuel Griswold

Recommended by Samuel Griswold

A tribe of 18 scribes breaking down life's complexities through a Jewish lens. Our writing is inspired by the concept of Tikkun Olam: Doing our part to repair the world!

Sufis

By Stephanie B.

Spirituality, mysticism, and spiritual healing

Stephanie Brail explores the spirituality of Sufism....

- Samuel Griswold

DUST AND STARS: Today in Jewish History

By Dust and Stars--Today in Jewish History

A day-by-day glance into 4,000 years of a most unlikely story

Stories from Jewish History

By Dr. Tamar Ron Marvin

Bringing premodern Jewish thinkers, events, and artifacts to life, from the famous to the obscure.

Feed Your Head

By Adam Jacobs

A forum for Philosophy, Science, Spirituality, and the Arts.

I recently found Beyond Belief by Rabbi Adam Jacobs and was captivated by the way it covers the big questions of life and the universe. As they say, it's a forum for philosophy, science, spirituality and the arts. I encourage you to check it out!

- Samuel Griswold

Of Thee I Sing 1776

By Hal Gershowitz

Political commentary with allegiance to neither the left nor the right. We believe that America’s best days are ahead as long as the leadership of the nation, whether of the left or the right, remain true to our founding principles.

News and political commentary that is as independent as I am, favoring neither the left nor the right.

- Samuel Griswold

Jewish Insight

By Rabbi Michael Bernstein

The Teachings and Writings of Rabbi Michael Bernstein

God of the Desert Books

By David Swindle 🟦

We are a Zionist book publisher releasing nonfiction, novels, and poetry. Our Substack features Zionist articles, cultural essays, art, audio podcasts and other assorted experiments from a diverse group of writers.

Spiritual writing and reflections....

- Samuel Griswold

Behind The Beard

By C.A. Green

Ex hippie-hipster turned Orthodox Jew philosopher | I’m writing folk self-help with a twinge of Judaism and existentialism

Welcome to the Now

By Rabbi Chanan Krivisky

Jewish Spirituality expressed in Thought, Speech & Action.

Welcome to the Now is an informative newsletter about Jewish thought and spirituality from a Hasidic perspective. Please check it out!

- Samuel Griswold

Jewish Food Hero Newsletter

Sharing GOODNESS: Jewish Recipes and Ideas To Nourish Your Body, Mind and Spirit

Harry Freedman's Jewish Histories

Popular articles about history, culture, ideas & people. Free to read!

Fellow author, Harry Freedman, takes a critical look at Jewish history, culture and ideas.

- Samuel Griswold

Future of Jewish

By Joshua Hoffman

Future of Jewish is the ultimate newsletter about Judaism and Israel. Subscribe to better understand and become smarter about the Jewish world.

Like the author, I believe the Jewish faith and people have evolved throughout history and seek ways to make Judaism and Israel more relevant youth and modern society. I agree that our faith and people have made the world a much better place!

- Samuel Griswold

The Roots of Liberty

By Peter Venetoklis

Liberty-oriented opinions and analyses of politics and culture.

Like Fighting Fascism, The Roots of Liberty views limited government and a focus on individual rights as the antidote to tyranny.

- Samuel Griswold

Jewish 24-7

By Seth Daniel Riemer

an experientially and individually based approach to Jewish living.

Rabbi Riemer explores experiential Judaism, a more meaningful Judaism based upon belonging, behaving and belief. It is an approach that I like.

- Samuel Griswold

Make Orwell Fiction Again

By Johanna Neuman

Make Orwell Fiction Again, tracking tyranny in medicine, politics & culture

Making Orwell Fiction Again offers unique insights into the nature of tyranny and then offers hope to its readers.

- Samuel Griswold

Write More with Simon K Jones

Serialised science fiction stories and thoughts on how to be a more productive writer.

One of the best articles I have read about writing a serialized novel (one delivered as excerpts in print, such as in a newspaper, or online) was from this website. This site is a wealth of information for aspiring writers.

- Samuel Griswold

Jewish American Patriot

By Pamela Schieber

An American Jew's observation and contemplation of the USA and Israel

I find this newsletter to be well researched and thought provoking. I definitely recommend you check it out!

- Samuel Griswold

Margaret Anna Alice Through the Looking Glass

Unmasking totalitarianism and awakening the sleeping before tyranny triumphs by examining media narratives, propaganda, psychology, framing, philosophy, history, politics, language, literature, film, music, culture, and health with a focus on COVID.

Through The Looking Glass seeks to expose tyranny, like Fighting Fascism, before it triumphs through inattentiveness.

- Samuel Griswold

The Jewish Table

By Leah Koenig (The Jewish Table)

recipes + stories from the world of jewish food, by leah koenig

Israel from the Inside with Daniel Gordis

Israel from the Inside is for people who want to understand Israel with nuance, who believe that Israel is neither hopelessly flawed and illegitimate, nor beyond critique. If thoughtful analysis of Israel and its people interests you, welcome!

Insight from an Israeli native....

- Samuel Griswold

Life is a Sacred Text

By Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg

Space to say true things, with ancient stories serving as mirrors and lights. Now living at LifeIsASacredText.com 🌱

Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg uses ancient stories to explain modern lessons in spirituality and life....

- Samuel Griswold

The Writer's Life

By Vincent Zandri

Where you get exclusive content about my full-time writer's life (including my travels) plus the plain truth about publishing in the indie and hybrid era.

The Writer's Life is a great resource for both aspiring and experienced writers to get insight into an author's life and the publishing world.

- Samuel Griswold

The Russia-Iran File

By Shay Khatiri

Making sense out of Russia and Iran

Offers unique insights from a Persian-speaking Iranian native.

- Samuel Griswold

Weird Jewish Digest

By Meli

neat jewish stuff i found

The Ingathering

By Tzvi Gluckin