Notes from Around the Web

If I'm remembering correctly, I took the online survey behind the results described in this Tablet article on American Jewish language and identity.
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Also from Tablet: Etgar Keret explains why "there's nothing like a few days in Eastern Europe to bring out the Jew in you" and Stuart Klawans's review of "Defamation" makes me reconsider my reluctance to see the film.
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Moment magazine contributors list "intriguing books of 2009."
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Also via Moment: Racelle Rosett's prizewinning short story, "Levi."
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Naomi Firestone reports on literary events in Israel.
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And another super-duper post from Naomi, with links to bibliographies for children and adults compiled by the Association of Jewish Libraries of Southern California (AJLSC).