"Through a lively cross-section of 17 stories and novel excerpts, the anthology reminds us that we are blessed with a cornucopia of thoughtful, engaging and significant Jewish Canadian writers. . . . Countless American undergrads who find this book on their course lists . . . are in for a special treat."—The Canadian Jewish News
"Contemporary Jewish Writing in Canada is unquestionably excellent. . . . Selections, overall, provide a good representation of the changes sweeping Canadian literary scenes throughout the twentieth century. . . . Without doubt, the writings in this collection are outstanding. . . . [T]he book exemplifies the incredible wealth of Jewish writing in Canada, both past and present."—Canadian Ethnic Studies
“This anthology presents a variety of male and female voices, both established and new, some translated from French or Yiddish, representing the centers of Jewish life in Canada in Montreal, Winnipeg, and Toronto.”—Shofar
“Michael Greenstein. . . . does not merely edit this book, but also introduces it with a comprehensive literary history.”—Prairie Fire
"The 'Introduction' is a strong statement, erudite and thoughtful, reflecting the breadth of scholarship the author brings to his subject. Similarly, his selection of writers and their work is based on his studies in the full range of Canadian Jewish literature, and covers nearly a century of creative endeavor. The selected pieces are definitely meritorious and would make anyone's list."—Mervin Butovsky, American Review of Canadian Studies
