The article highlights the life stories of several individuals who made remarkable contributions.

Young adult novels like "Cool for the Summer" and "Miss You Love You Hate You Bye" are reshaping the depiction of Jewish teens in literature by offering diverse representations that go beyond historical or religious contexts.

Ellen Weinstein, a Lower East Side native, has created a picture book titled "Five Stories" that chronicles the lives of five immigrant families from different countries and decades who lived in the same Lower East Side tenement building.

PEN America has decided to cancel its annual Literary Award ceremony due to numerous authors withdrawing in protest over the organization's response to the conflict in Gaza.

"The Tattooist of Auschwitz" is a TV series based on the real-life Holocaust love story of Lali Sokolov and Gita Furman, Jewish prisoners who met, fell in love, and survived Auschwitz before moving to Australia.

"Cabaret," a musical set in 1930s Berlin at the Kit Kat Club, explores themes of decadence, fascism, and personal choices against the backdrop of the rise of the Nazis.

The video features Dr. Moshe Katz, a 99-year-old Holocaust survivor, sharing life advice and stories of his escape from Hitler during World War 2.

Hal Schrieve, a librarian in New York, considers Leslie Feinberg's Drag King Dreams to be their most relevant religious text.

The text pays homage to the poet Paul Celan and reflects on the impact of the Holocaust.

Several authors have withdrawn from the PEN America literary awards due to the organization's response to the Israel-Hamas conflict, criticizing its perceived failure to support Palestinian writers and denounce actions in Gaza.

The organization Yetzirah: A Hearth for Jewish Poetry, founded by poet Jessica Jacobs, provides a supportive space for Jewish poets and writers to explore and showcase their work through poetry readings, networking, and assistance in publishing.

The text discusses how some in the literary world are shifting from promoting freedom of expression to supporting propaganda by Hamas and Palestinian activism, often targeting individuals associated with Israel, particularly Jews, for bullying, banning, and boycotting.

Alba de Cespedes, a Cuban-Italian writer born in 1911, challenged the norm of male-dominated storytelling through her work, emphasizing women's perspectives and struggles.

"The Comeuppance" by playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins follows a group of five friends reuniting 20 years after graduating for a college reunion, with an unexpected guest - Death.

"Waiting for Godot" by Samuel Beckett serves as a poignant metaphor for the Israeli-Palestinian history due to its theme of waiting without resolution.

Tech entrepreneur Martin Moshal has commissioned an opulent haggadah for his Seder in Sydney, featuring intricate designs with various metals and precious metals, innovative techniques, and black and white illustrations reminiscent of early printing plates.

In February 2024, a study was conducted with 90 Jewish poets and translators, focusing on the definition of Jewish poetry in contemporary America and the reception of Jewish poets in the literary world post-Oct.

A woman shares her journey from feeling unfulfilled in Singapore to converting to Judaism, exploring the Jewish perspective on leading a purposeful life, in a video titled "A Convert Searches for G-d."

Adam Shatz, a writer and academic, delves into the enduring impact of Frantz Fanon in his book "The Rebels Clinic: The Revolutionary Lives of Frantz Fanon."

The Jacob Isaac Segal Awards for 2024, hosted by the Montreal's Jewish Public Library, are now accepting submissions.

As Passover approaches, various Jewish-themed children's books are highlighted, including "Tyrannosaurus Tsuris" featuring a T-Rex hosting a Seder, "Workitu's Passover" telling a story of tradition and creativity in Ethiopia, "Afikotective" about a bear family's Afikomen hunt, and "Everybodys Book" showcasing the survival story of the Sarajevo Haggadah.

Israeli writer Etgar Keret and US broadcaster Ira Glass, long-time friends, discuss their differing perspectives on events occurring on October 7, with one inside and the other outside.

The editor of Guernica resigned after publishing an essay by Israeli writer Joanna Chen, leading to backlash and retraction.

Juan Gelman, a renowned Latin American poet, was a Yiddish speaker known for his leftist views that opposed Argentina's military dictatorship.

The poem delves into the world of religious Judaism, touching on themes like the Torah, Talmud, observance, commentary, and prayer before abruptly stripping them away to evoke chaos.