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Joseph Epstein
Joseph Epstein’s most recent book is Never Say You’ve Had a Lucky Life: Especially If You’ve Had a Lucky Life.
Great Americans: The Mensch on the Mound
Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax was, at one point, the most famous Jew in America and an athlete of genuine humility.
June 2, 2026
Joseph Epstein
Ancient Wisdom: I Want to Die with a Book in My Hands
We read differently in old age. After a lifetime of living, we have a different perspective on the things we read, often holding authors to a higher…
January 2, 2026
Joseph Epstein
Things Worth Remembering: How to Ask Timeless Questions
When I first read I.B. Singer’s ‘Gimpel the Fool,’ I felt a door swing open—into faith, doubt, and a kind of storytelling I didn’t know was possible.
November 30, 2025
Joseph Epstein
Ancient Wisdom: A Middle Digit to the Digital Age
Why do I have to put up with all these computer shortcuts, which usually turn out to be longcuts? Now in my late 80s, time is running out, and I have no…
October 12, 2025
Joseph Epstein
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