Gabrielle Zevin discussed her Jewish background and identity in a virtual interview with Hadassah Magazine for her novel "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow," which delves into themes of friendship, identity, and disabilities through Jewish and Korean characters.

This summer's top Jewish reads include "The Safekeep" by Yael van der Wouden, a poignant story set in postwar rural Dutch village; "Rabbits" by Hugo Rikfind, a gripping coming-of-age novel set in a Scottish boarding school; "The Paris Muse" by Louisa Treger, a fictionalized tale of Dora Maar, Picasso's lover in 1930s Paris; "Theres Nothing Wrong With Her" by Kate Weinberg, a darkly funny narrative of a woman battling illness in London; "Six Lives" by Lavie Tidhar, a diverse novel spanning 150 years in various locations; and "Behind Every Good Man" by Sara Goodman Confino, a Sixties love story with a political twist.

In 1975, Jewish icons Carole King and Maurice Sendak collaborated on a children's musical called "Really Rosie," based on Sendak's book.

Vladimir Nabokov, a prominent Russian-born author, led a life marked by tragedy and an enduring connection to Jewish heritage.

Holocaust educator Alex Dancyg, known for his work at Yad Vashem, was abducted by Hamas from his home and confirmed dead in Gaza at 75.

Gabrielle Zevin's novel "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow," a bestseller for two years, recently faced controversy due to accusations from pro-Palestinian circles labeling her as a Zionist, sparking debates on boycotting her work.

In a world filled with anxiety and uncertainty, Jewish children's books can bring joy and a sense of belonging to families.

The essay discusses the need for mourning and healing in the Jewish community following the October 7 massacre and parallels it with the concept of the Three Weeks leading up to Tisha B-Av.

President Joe Biden's decision not to seek reelection after facing various challenges in recent times is compared to the storyline of Jacob Gordin's famed Yiddish play "The Jewish King Lear," where characters admit mistakes and find hope amid turmoil.

Chapter 4 of "Who's Counting" reflects on the protagonist's impending return from Eretz Yisrael to high school, expressing reluctance towards the social challenges rather than the academic aspect of school.

Franz Kafka, the Jewish writer from Prague who died 100 years ago, continues to be widely read and influential, with new translations and works inspired by his writings being released.

Reuven Fenton, a journalist for the New York Post, discusses his debut work of fiction, "Goyhood: A Novel," shifting from covering breaking news to crafting a fictional story.

A new documentary, "How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer," as well as two books, "Write Like A Man" by Ronnie Grinberg and "The Freaks Came Out to Write" by Tricia Romano, delve into the ongoing influence of male Jewish intellectuals in shaping American politics and culture, particularly in defining secular Jewish American masculinity after WWII.

Senator J.D. Vance, known for his bestselling book "Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis," has risen to prominence in American politics.

Russian court has sentenced the prominent Russian-Jewish writer Masha Gessen to eight years in prison in absentia for comments made about Russia's actions in the Ukraine war.

The text discusses the 2023 Moment Magazine-Karma Foundation Short Fiction Contest for Jewish authors judged by Rebecca Newberger Goldstein.

Rachel Gordan explores the post-World War II era when Jewish writers used popular middlebrow books and articles, such as "Exodus" and "Gentleman's Agreement," to combat antisemitism and shape American perceptions of Jews.

Noah Feldman's "A Tour Guide for the Perplexed" delves into the historical emergence of Hebrew literature in the nineteenth century designed to guide modernizing European Jews facing intellectual challenges.

In "A Savannah Poet," author Jason K. Friedman shares his journey of uncovering the intriguing story of Gratz Cohen, the son of a prominent Jewish figure in Savannah, Georgia, during the Civil War era.

Kabbalistic literature, with its ancient wisdom, discusses the concept of zimzum, or the diminishment of God, as a key aspect of creation in the eyes of figures like Anne Conway in the 17th century.

In the "Letters, Summer 2024" section, David Lobron praises Maya Arad's novella "The Hebrew Teacher," likening it to Vladimir Nabokov's work and highlighting the depiction of marginalized characters in academia.

The article highlights a selection of summer reads with unexpected and fascinating stories, ranging from contemporary self-discovery to historical thrillers and reimagined biblical tales.

In Chapter 9 of "Remember Me," two characters find themselves trapped in a strange house with no means of escape.

In Chapter 8 of "Remember Me," the protagonist, Yair, encounters Shimmy Gruber who interrupts his secretive mission at a house.

In Chapter 7 of "Remember Me," the protagonist, Yair, is struggling to figure out how to stop some unidentified individuals.