Aharon Appelfeld, a Jewish writer, reflects on the state of the world in 2016, lamenting the loss of a central authority and the fragmentation of society into provinces.

"Adam & Thomas" by Aharon Appelfeld is a poignant novel about two young boys left in a forest during the Holocaust, embodying themes of Jewish survival and resilience.

The text discusses the anticipation surrounding the announcement of the Nobel Prize in Literature, highlighting several Jewish authors who are considered deserving of the honor.

Aharon Appelfeld's novel "Blooms of Darkness" explores the experiences of a Jewish child, Hugo, in war-torn Europe during the Holocaust.

Aharon Appelfeld reflects on his deep connection to caf culture, drawing inspiration from the cafés of Czernowitz in his childhood to various Jerusalem cafs where he wrote his novels.