In the Netflix sci-fi drama "Spaceman," Adam Sandler plays Jakub Procházka, a man on a solo mission to investigate a mysterious space cloud named Chopra.

The article examines the parallels between the futuristic world of 'Dune 2' and the contemporary realities in Gaza, drawing comparisons between the fictional Fremen and real-life Hamas fighters, as well as the colonizing Harkonnens and Israeli governmental figures.

In "Maqam for a Green Silence," the text explores the concept of silence as seen in the Quranic story of Moses meeting the Servant of God.

Novelist Amanda Craig discusses the complexities of her Jewish identity, reflecting on her upbringing as an atheist with Jewish roots and the realization of her heritage at age 13.

Calvin Trillin, a prolific writer known for his humor columns, political poetry, and journalism pieces, recently released his book "The Lede: Dispatches From a Life in the Press," showcasing his diverse writing talents.

Joseph Roth, a Jewish writer born in Brody in 1894, is portrayed as the chronicler of a lost world in the town's historical context.

Ralph Waldo Emerson, a significant American thinker, is portrayed as a challenging and thought-provoking figure in James Marcus' new biography.

Artist Yael Kanarek has embarked on a groundbreaking project called Toratah, which presents a regendered version of the Hebrew Bible by reversing the genders of all characters, offering a perspective where divine inspiration flows through matriarchal lineage.

Aaron Lansky, founder of the Yiddish Book Center, is retiring after rescuing 1.5 million Yiddish books and helping revitalize Yiddish language, literature, and culture.

Palestinian novelist Basim Khandaji, who is currently serving a life sentence in an Israeli prison for his involvement in a terrorist attack, has been shortlisted for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction for his novel "A Mask, the Colour of the Sky."

Angela Kiverstein recommends several engaging books for young readers.

Yascha Mounk, in his book "The Identity Trap," discusses the challenges of identity politics, particularly its impact on antisemitism and the Jewish community in American institutions.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Elie Schulman engages in a conversation with David Bashevkin about the value of therapy and self-acceptance in a culture where vulnerability is challenging.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, host David Bashevkin engages in a conversation with his friend Elie Schulman about the effectiveness and importance of therapy.

The Etgar Quiz no 260 poses questions to test knowledge on Jewish topics, such as identifying the odd item out (boots being the answer as others are High Priest garments), scenarios where saving one's life involves prohibitions like worshiping idols, identifying the earliest founded location (Rishon le Zion), the destroyer of the Second Temple (the Romans), the author of the short story Yentl (Isaac Bashevis Singer), and the color set absent in the Israeli game Taki (purple).

Yael Sternhell, a Professor of History and American Studies at Tel Aviv University, explores the Civil War archive in her book "War on Record: The Archive and the Afterlife of the Civil War."

"Jewish Virtue Ethics" edited by Geoffrey D. Claussen, Alexander Green, and Alan L. Mittleman delves into the history of Jewish thought by bringing together 35 different thinkers and texts from across the Jewish tradition to explore the contested subject of Jewish virtue ethics.

Toby Lloyd's debut novel "Fervour" delves into a North London Jewish family's complex dynamics, blending Orthodox tradition with an appreciation for the arts.

Thomas Ostermeier's adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's "An Enemy of the People" at the Duke of Yorks Theatre features Matt Smith as Doctor Thomas Stockman, whose discovery of pollution in the town's spa leads to conflict with his brother Peter, the mayor, who prioritizes economic interests over public health.

Frederic Raphael, a 92-year-old prolific writer, reflects on his enduring passion for writing despite his age and life's challenges.

The Jewish Public Library in Montreal removed books of author lise Gravel due to her critical views of the Israeli government, sparking controversies and subsequent reversals.

Chaim Grade's novella "My Quarrel with Hersh Rasseyner" has been a subject of interest and analysis due to various translations and interpretations.

Alina Sokolowsky, a Jewish immigrant from Ukraine, felt her culture fading and decided to preserve it by creating a children's book, "B Is for Borscht," celebrating Ukrainian food traditions.

"Glorious People" by Sasha Salzmann is a novel that delves into the themes of friendship and family relationships over two generations amidst the backdrop of the Soviet Union's collapse and emigration to Germany.

In the podcast episode "The Diary of Glikl: Discovering the Exceptional within the Everyday" hosted by Jonathan Schwab and Yael Steiner, the focus is on Glikl, an 18th-century Jewish woman from Germany whose diary offers insight into personal struggles and triumphs.