In a recent discussion, Bernard Lewis criticized the dominance of Saidian views in American academia regarding Middle Eastern studies.

"The World Without You" by Joshua Henkin follows a family, the Frankels, as they gather for the memorial of their beloved son and brother Leo, who was killed in Iraq.

Jorge Luis Borges, a renowned Argentinian writer, was accused of being Jewish in a fascist magazine in 1934.

Project Mah Jongg, curated by Melissa Martens, initially displayed at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York and has since traveled to various Jewish museums, including the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles and the Jewish Museum of Florida.

In the discourse from Letters, Spring 2012, the focus is on the placement of altars in Christian churches and bimahs in synagogues, particularly through the perspectives of David Gelernter, Patrick Henry Reardon, and Rabbi Fred Kazan.

A symposium discusses the revolutionary events in the Middle East since the Tunisian protests and their implications for Israel, exploring various books and authors relevant to understanding the causes and outcomes of these revolutions.

Joan Nathan's "Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France" delves into the complex and diverse world of Jewish-French culinary culture, exploring the historical development and fusion of traditions in France, a vibrant center of Jewish cuisine due to its unique cultural emphasis on gastronomy and its diverse Jewish population.

The text discusses the challenges and intricacies of translating the works of Yiddish writer Chaim Grade, highlighting the need for knowledge of Yiddish, English, Hebrew, and Jewish culture.

Lionel Trilling, a prominent Jewish intellectual, faced criticism for not depicting Jewish characters in his work, despite having Eastern European Jewish heritage.

David Ruderman, a professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania, challenges the prevailing view of Jewish history as made up of separate local narratives in his book "Early Modern Jewry: A New Cultural History."

Stephen Prothero challenges the notion that all religions teach the same thing by highlighting the vast differences in beliefs and practices among the world's religious traditions.

Judith Shulevitz discusses the concept of a modern version of the Sabbath in her book "The Sabbath World," exploring the idea of ritualized behavior to pause the chaos of daily life, even if not tied to religious beliefs.

Photographing the Jewish Nation: Pictures from S. An-sky's Ethnographic Expeditions delves into Solomon Iudovin's photographs documenting traditional Jewish life at the request of S. An-sky, a Jewish journalist and revolutionary.

"Life is with People" is a significant portrayal of Eastern European Jewish life that nostalgically captures the essence of shtetl culture in a buoyant and accessible manner.

Isaac Rosenfeld, a mid-century American Jewish intellectual known for his essays, novels, and cultural criticism, is explored in Steven Zipperstein's biography "Rosenfeld's Lives."

"Srugim" is a unique Israeli show focusing on a group of modern Orthodox singles in Jerusalem, navigating the intersection of their faith with contemporary Israeli life.

The essay delves into the lack of prominent Jewish writers in the fantasy genre and explores the absence of profoundly Jewish works in modern fantasy akin to Christian allegories like C.S. Lewis's "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe."

Hamantaschen, the triangular cookies associated with Purim, are a relatively new addition to Jewish cuisine, originating in Bohemia two to three centuries ago.

Three years ago, easyJet faced backlash for featuring a fashion editorial in its in-flight magazine that showcased models posing at Berlin's Jewish Museum and Holocaust Memorial adjacent to inappropriate text.

The Paris Cookbook Fair will feature Israeli authors Assi Haim and Ofer Vardi discussing the often overlooked kibbutz cuisine, highlighted in their popular book "Hederochel."

Eating Chinese food on Christmas has become a sacred tradition for American Jews, blending cultural influences and asserting Jewish-American identity.

The author, a convert to Judaism, reflects on giving up Christmas and embracing Hanukkah instead.

The author reflects on their Jewish family's unique Christmas traditions, including celebrating Hanukkah alongside a housekeeper's Christmas tree decorated by the children, attending holiday parties serving both Jewish and Christmas dishes, such as turkey with cranberries and sauerkraut casserole.

The author reflects on the completion of the mourning period and the final recitation of the Kaddish for his mother.

The closure of New York's iconic Stage Deli after 75 years, located near Carnegie Hall, marks the end of an era in Jewish deli history.