Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote, likely came from a converso family, sparking discussions about Jewish themes in his work.

In the podcast episode "Free Agents Ep. 39," the focus is on various topics including a critique of Birthright by Broad City, an interview with literary agent Betsy Lerner discussing her book about a long-standing bridge group, and a conversation with CNN reporter Nia-Malika Henderson on identity politics in the 2016 election.

Dr. David Hadar discusses the impact of Jewish-American novelist Philip Roth on Israeli-Arab author Sayed Kashua, exploring similarities in their literary styles and personas.

TanakhCast episode #77 discusses the unique nature of Bamba, a popular Israeli snack, while also delving into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks.

In episode 36 of "Unorthodox," the hosts interview writer Jillian Keenan about her book "Sex with Shakespeare," which explores her interests in BDSM and Shakespeare, discussing her connection to Caliban from The Tempest.

In episode 76 of TanakhCast, the focus is on justice as the hosts delve into and discuss four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, offering reflections and insights along the way.

Professor Brian Horowitz discusses the life of Ze'ev Jabotinsky, a controversial Zionist leader who founded Israel's Revisionist right.

The poem "The Kid from the Haggadah" by El Lissitzky describes a scene at a market where a poor kid is bought by a father, setting the stage for a popular song to emerge from the Haggadah.

The discussion delves into the theme of resurrection in various contexts, drawing from T.S. Eliot's poetry, Christian beliefs, rabbinic Judaism, and a contemporary novel by Don DeLillo.

In Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg's book "Bewilderments: Reflections on the Book of Numbers," she delves into the often overlooked and laborious biblical text to uncover profound psychological insights.

"Moods" by Yoel Hoffmann, translated by Peter Cole, delves into the profound impact and limitations of speech, portrayed through 191 interconnected fragments that straddle prose and poetry.

Howard Jacobson explores the themes of literature, Jewish identity, and the character of Shylock in his works Zoo Time and Shylock Is My Name.

Reuven Ben-Yosef, a poet who emigrated to Israel and changed his name from Robert Eliot Reiss, is remembered by his brother James through a collection of his posthumously published poems translated by Michael Weingrad.

In TanakhCast #75, the hosts delve into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles.

The OU Press recently released two significant works: "The Concise Code of Jewish Law," a practical guide to observing Shabbat and other halachic laws in a clear and concise format, updated with insights from recent rabbinic authorities; and "Chumash Mesoras Harav: Vayikra," edited by Dr. Arnold Lustiger, offering a comprehensive commentary on the book of Vayikra based on the teachings of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik.

Dr. Ariel Sheetrit, an expert on Arabic literature and language, leads a research group at the Van Leer Institute focused on examining Arabic narratives of migration and travel.

In episode #74 of TanakhCast, the focus is on exploring and reflecting on four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and culminating in 2 Chronicles, albeit a lengthy journey.

Despite ongoing speculation about Bernie Sanders' Jewish identity and his reluctance to explicitly mention it, especially in political contexts, there is a growing acknowledgment that Sanders does take pride in his Jewish heritage, albeit in a non-traditional way.

TanakhCast #73 explores the Nakam Edition, delving into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks from Genesis to 2 Chronicles.

In TanakhCast #72: The Consent Edition, the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, exploring themes from Genesis to 2 Chronicles.

This episode of Unorthodox features guest Lizzie Skurnick, a word maven known for her book "That Should Be A Word" and founding Lizzie Skurnick Books.

In episode 26 of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss Bloomberg, Bernie, and Trump, with Jewish guest Mark Seidenfeld from Scholastic sharing his experience picking up a manuscript from J.K. Rowling in Scotland and safeguarding it on the flight back to New York.

In TanakhCast #71, the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, exploring various themes and narratives throughout the biblical text from Genesis to 2 Chronicles.

Herman Wouk recounts how encountering historian Raul Hilberg and his work "The Destruction of the European Jews" shaped his writing of novels like "The Winds of War" and "War and Remembrance."

TanakhCast #70 is an episode where the hosts explore and reflect on four chapters of the Tanakh, beginning with Genesis and concluding with 2 Chronicles.