Jennifer Pastiloff, a popular yoga teacher and writer, is known for her exceptional listening skills, despite being profoundly deaf.

The narrator shares a personal anecdote about accidentally painting over a Sol LeWitt artwork while working for Lawrence Weiner.

Bernard Malamud's story "Angel Levine" explores themes of belief, identity, and acceptance through the character of Manischevitz, a Jewish tailor who encounters a black angel in Harlem.

"Mezuzah Chronicles" presents a special update from Stephanie's apartment along with a reminder to donate to the Unorthodox fundraiser.

The Tel Aviv Review of Books is a new online publication that provides English-language content such as book reviews, essays, literary criticism, fiction, and poetry to offer international readers insights into the Israeli literary scene.

The Tel Aviv Review of Books is a new online English-language publication providing insights into the world of Israeli literature through book reviews, essays, criticism, fiction, and poetry.

The Night of the Murdered Poets refers to the tragic events of August 12, 1952, when 13 members of the Soviet Jewish Anti-Fascist Committee were executed for fabricated crimes, leading to a commemoration that has parallels with Tisha B'Av in a sector of Yiddish-speaking, socialist American Jews.

In episode 191 of the podcast "Unorthodox," Jewish guest Taffy Brodesser-Akner, author of "Fleishman is in Trouble," discusses the success of her debut novel and her Jewish identity in writing.

Alter Druyanov, a Russian Jew and Zionist, compiled a three-volume book of Jewish jokes in Hebrew, showcasing the humor of Jewish folklore with some jokes revolving around stereotypes like hypochondria.

In TanakhCast #163: The New Song Edition, the host discusses the Tanakh in episodes covering four chapters every two weeks, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles.

Primo Levi's work, particularly "If This Is a Man," later retitled "Survival in Auschwitz," explores the Holocaust in a unique way, blending Jewish themes with dark humor and a deep analysis of human behavior in the concentration camps.

Hal Prince, a legendary Broadway producer and director, passed away at 91.

In a break from their usual content, the Oppenheimer podcast shares a personal story from Mark related to the podcast's creation, reaching back to when he was 15.

Jeffrey L. Rubenstein's book, "The Land of Truth: Talmud Tales, Timeless Teachings," delves into the wisdom of Hazal, examining fourteen stories from rabbinic literature with a focus on meaning accessible to scholars and laypeople alike.

In "Spider-Man: Far From Home," Peter Parker travels to Prague where his superhero duties clash with his desire for a normal life, drawing parallels to Kafka's themes of societal expectations and guilt.

The article discusses Franz Kafka's "Metamorphosis" as a prescient reflection on the Holocaust.

Moshe Sakal's novel "The Diamond Setter" intertwines old Middle Eastern themes with contemporary Israel, exploring a blend of Jewish-Arab heritage, Israeli identity, cross-border relations, and homosexuality.

Hank Lazer, a Jewish poet and Buddhist residing in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, delves into the intersection of his identities, spiritual experiences, and poetic expressions.

Vasily Grossman, a Soviet Jewish author known for his commitment to truth and humanistic ideals, engaged in acts of defiance against the repressive Soviet regime.

H. G. Adler, a survivor of Theresienstadt and Auschwitz, was a prominent yet underrecognized figure in Holocaust literature.

"In Dreams Begin Responsibilities" is a significant literary work by Delmore Schwartz that captures the process of its creation and its impact on a new intellectual movement.

In "Jacob & Esau: Jewish European History Between Nation and Empire," Malachi Haim Hacohen explores the enduring rivalry between Jacob and Esau as a lens for understanding the historical conflict between Judaism and Christianity, particularly Rome's connection to Edom and its impact on Jewish identity in Europe.

"The Birobidzhan Affair: A Yiddish Writer in Siberia" explores the tragic story of Israel Emiot, a Yiddish poet who believed in the Soviet project to create a Jewish state only to be betrayed by Stalin twice, leading to his imprisonment in Siberia.

The text discusses various perspectives and viewpoints on different literary works and their influences.

At the age of 68, the author reflects on their journey of learning Yiddish later in life, despite not growing up with the language spoken fluently at home.