Acclaimed Author Allegra Goodman on Jewish Family, Love and Tsuris

<p><em>Hadassah Magazine</em> Executive Editor Lisa Hostein speaks with master storyteller Allegra Goodman. Famed for her keen observations of the idiosyncrasies of contemporary Jewish families, Goodman discusses her latest novel, <a href="https://www.hadassahmagazine.org/2026/01/07/review-this-is-not-about-us/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>This is Not About Us</em></a>, and shares insights into the complexities of American Jewish life and faith. </p><p><strong>Further Resources</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/this-is-not-about-us-fiction-allegra-goodman/644be4edb1ad97e9" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Purchase <em>This is Not About Us</em> on Bookshop</a>.  </li><li><a href="https://www.hadassahmagazine.org/2026/01/07/review-this-is-not-about-us/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Read the review of the book in <em>Hadassah Magazine</em></a></li><li>Check out the latest from the author on her website, <a href="https://allegragoodman.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">allegragoodman.com</a></li><li>Follow her on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/allegragoodmanwriter" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@allegragoodmanwriter</a>) and Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AllegraGoodman/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@allegragoodman)</a><br></li></ul><p>The show is hosted by <em>Hadassah Magazine</em> Executive Editor Lisa Hostein and produced by <em>Hadassah Magazine</em> with the support of the Engagement and Marketing divisions of Hadassah.<br>Our podcast editor is Arielle Kaplan.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Hadassah Magazine Presents wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Help others discover our podcast by writing a review. Liked this episode? Share with a friend! <br><strong>Please send any follow-up questions or feedback to </strong><a href="mailto:engagement@hadassah.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><strong>engagement@hadassah.org</strong></a><br></p>