Bruno Schulz, a renowned writer and illustrator from pre-war Poland, met a tragic end during the Holocaust.

Harvey Shapiro's posthumous poetry collection, edited by Norman Finkelstein, reflects on themes of distance, silence, and spiritual inquiry.

Chana Bloch, renowned for her translations of Yehuda Amichai and others, shines in her own poetry as well.

Renowned Israeli painter Yosl Bergner, son of prolific Yiddish poet Melekh Ravitch, is celebrated for his artistic talent and family legacy.

Yitskhok Berliner, a Modernist Yiddish poet born in Poland in 1899 and eventually moving to Mexico, is known for his evocative poems about the marginalized in Mexico City, reflecting his Jewish background in a new linguistic environment.

Tami Ganeles Weiser is a multi-talented professional with a background in law and a passion for food.

Philip Roth's novella "The Ghost Writer" features a discussion between the character Nathan Zuckerman and the writer E.I. Lonoff, resembling Bernard Malamud and Henry Roth, about the life and art of fiction, where Lonoff mentions the complex life of Abravanel, likely referring to Saul Bellow.

The text describes a reflection on favorite books, including works by Saul Bellow, Jeremy Bernstein, Moses of Narbonne, and Martin Buber, among others, that the author and his colleagues are currently reading.

"The Hilltop" by Assaf Gavron is a novel that offers insight into contemporary Israeli society and politics through the portrayal of a small illegal settlement in the West Bank.

Howard Jacobson's novel "J: A Novel" delves into a fictional world where a past atrocity, known as WHAT HAPPENED, is deliberately suppressed, akin to historical erasure.

The text discusses various letters in the Spring 2015 edition.

Egg creams are making a comeback, as highlighted by Kathleen Squires in the Wall Street Journal, despite not containing eggs or cream.

Dr. Adam Rovner's book "In the Shadow of Zion: Promised Lands before Israel" explores the unsuccessful attempts to establish Jewish political entities in the 19th and 20th centuries before Israel.

The new books from OU Press offer exciting insights into Jewish texts.

In each biweekly episode of TanakhCast, the hosts dissect and explore four chapters of the Tanakh, spanning from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, leading to a comprehensive study of the text over time.

Staffers at Tablet delve into various topics such as legal battles between Jewish dating apps, a crowd-funded campaign to reelect Canada's Jewish prime minister, and a Nazi-themed romance novel.

Prof. Yosef Toby discusses Judeo-Arabic literature in Tunisia, highlighting the cultural richness of Tunisian Jews during a golden age and their struggle between European influences and traditional values.

In episode 63 of TanakhCast, the discussion revolves around the "Biblical Bechdel Test," a measure to see if the Tanakh passes a similar test to modern media regarding female representation and interactions.

The text discusses the significance of initials in E.L. Doctorow's name, revealing that the "E" stands for Edgar, honoring Edgar Allan Poe, a favorite writer of Doctorow's father.

"Dancing on Tisha B'Av" by Lev Raphael is a collection of short stories intertwining Jewish and gay themes.

TanakhCast #62 discusses the theme of parental denial as portrayed in the Tanakh.

The editors of Tablet Magazine have launched a new podcast, offering listeners an initial opportunity to explore their latest audio content.

In this episode, Don, Noah, and Miriam Herschlag discuss the implications of the Iran deal on Israel and its relations with America, questioning the need for fallout shelters.

TanakhCast #61 is part of an ongoing exploration of the Tanakh, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, with discussions on four chapters every two weeks.

"Safekeeping" by Jessamyn Hope is a novel that intricately weaves together personal narratives with historical and political dimensions against the backdrop of a kibbutz in northern Israel.