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Only a few hours into the day, I’ve decided that it’s high time for another link roundup.  As I mentioned last time, part of my job here at JPS is to surf the internet and keep abreast of what’s happening the Jewish book world.  As a result, I regularly stumble across tons of interesting blog posts, websites, and articles.  (Want my job?  Well, it turns out that since I’ll soon be leaving JPS to start grad school, the Online Sales and Marketing Associate position will be open, and JPS is looking to hire someone great!)  Anyways, today has just been so chock-full of goodies that I can’t really contain myself!  So here’s the catch of the day:

● Rachel Barenblat (alias: the Velveteen Rabbi) has been interview about her Jewish poetry, and what it means to her, at Read Write Poem.

● eJewish Philanthropy gives us a heads-up about a new Limmud Conference.  This time, it’s a one-day event at the Hampton Synagogue in WestHampton, New York – and it’s being organized under the umbrella of Limmud FSU.  So all you Jews from Russian-speaking families, here’s your chance to participate in an exciting day of informal learning sessions, discussions, and performances!

● Tablet Magazine presents a selection of Israeli pop music that draws freely from Jewish liturgy.  Liel Leibovitz presents not only a fun playlist, but podcasts a discussion about how Israeli pop artists explore their faith through music.  Have a listen, and see if you can spot the liturgical references.

● Charles London, author of Far From Zion: The Search for a Global Community, guest blogs at My Jewish Learning and the Jewish Book Council about Diaspora Jewry and the overhaul of the Museum of the Jewish People in Israel.

- Naomi