This recipe is for a vegan chocolate spread cheesecake that is simple to make with few ingredients and is a popular dessert choice.

Haim Gouri's poem "I Live at This Time in an Old Book" reflects on living in an old country intertwined with Jewish history, exploring themes of old age, hope, and the eternal struggle of the Jewish people.

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The article discusses the author's evolving perspective on attending weddings and celebrations, particularly focusing on the Jewish tradition of rejoicing with the bride and groom as a mitzvah.

These nut-free tahini and apricot granola bars are a delicious and nutritious snack packed with sesame and sunflower seeds.

"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" introduces biblical symbolism in its narrative, drawing parallels to the story of the Garden of Eden as it follows Furiosa's journey from innocence to a dystopian world filled with violence and machines.

Zilka Joseph, an Indian Jewish poet, explores themes of memory, belonging, and her community's history in her poetry collection, focusing on the Bene Israel community's unique heritage and culinary traditions.

"Faggots" by Larry Kramer is a satirical novel set in the pre-AIDS gay scene in New York and delves into the lives of characters like Abe Bronstein and Fred Lemish.

Hadassah is hosting a special One Book, One Hadassah event featuring Israeli author Talia Carner discussing her book "The Boy with the Star Tattoo" at their National Conference in Las Vegas on July 29.

"Goyhood" is Reuven Fenton's debut novel following the lives of twin brothers David and Marty Belkin from adolescence in New Moab, Georgia to middle age, where their divergent paths culminate in a road trip revealing family secrets.

The Tablet podcast Sivan Says features Sivan Rahav-Meir and Liel Leibovitz discussing Parshat Bechukotai, exploring the blessings and curses associated with following or neglecting God's commandments.

After a reclusive man's passing, his meticulously emptied apartment stirs curiosity among neighbors.

"Sufferance" by Charles Pallister is a thought-provoking novel that challenges simplistic narratives about the Holocaust.

Dave Malloy's bold, innovative musical "Three Houses" presented at Signature Theatre explores lockdown-era isolation through a unique interpretation of The Three Little Pigs tale, featuring characters Susan, Sadie, and Beckett reminiscing on their pandemic experiences in Latvia, New Mexico, and Brooklyn.

Toby Lloyd, an atheist, wrote his novel "Fervor" about the Rosenthal family, a religious Jewish family, drawing from his own experiences and interactions with Jewish communities.

Malka Simkovich reviewed Yonatan Adler's book "The Origins of Judaism: An Archeological-Historical Reappraisal" in which Adler argues that Judaism, as we currently understand it, did not exist until the Hasmonean era.

On the 100th anniversary of Franz Kafka's death, new translations of his diaries by Ross Benjamin offer fresh perspectives on the iconic Jewish writer's life and work, challenging previous assumptions.

The article highlights several new Jewish books worth celebrating.

"Replay: Past and Present" discusses Jordan Mechner's works, focusing on his 1997 game The Last Express featuring a Jewish character, Anna, and his graphic memoir Replay.

In Chapter 5 of "Picture This," Yonah Rosen reflects on marriage advice given at a celebration and struggles with his meticulous time management being disrupted on a trip with his wife, Estee.

"The Goddess of Warsaw" by Lisa Barr is a captivating work of historical fiction following the story of Lena Browning, a Hollywood star with a past as Bina Blonski, a Polish Jewish actress who survived the Warsaw Ghetto during the Holocaust.

"The Scrolls of Deborah" by Esther Goldenberg is a feminist reimagining of biblical stories, focusing on matriarch Rebekah and her nursemaid Deborah.

An editor, as described by Joan Didion and Robert Gottlieb, plays a crucial yet ambiguous role in helping writers shape their ideas and achieve their goals.

The upcoming show "Kafka" on ChaiFlicks is a six-episode mini-series delving into the life of iconic Jewish author Franz Kafka.

Claire Messud's latest novel, "This Strange Eventful History," delves into a fictionalized account of her family's diaspora from Algeria to various corners of the world.