Elaine May, known as one half of the comedic duo Nichols and May, has not disappeared despite efforts to do so.

Rubin Pinsky, a Canadian Holocaust survivor, escaped a Nazi work camp in 1942 and became a Jewish partisan in Poland, participating in activities like blowing up trains and fighting Nazis.

Chaim Weizmann, a brilliant chemist and key figure in the founding of Israel, is often overlooked compared to Herzl and Ben-Gurion.

Saul Bellow, a celebrated late-20th-century American writer, is being overlooked in universities due to views of being out-of-date and conservative.

Henrietta Szold (1860-1945) is celebrated for founding Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, which achieved remarkable success among Zionist groups.

Dr. David Barak-Gorodetsky explores Judah Magnes, an unconventional figure in Zionist history, in his book "Judah Magnes: The Prophetic Politics of a Religious Binationalist."

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

Pinchas Rutenberg, one of Israel's founding fathers, remains largely overlooked in Jewish literature despite his significant contributions to the development of Mandatory Palestine and future Israel.

The author mentions having recently read Paul Johnson's short biography of Churchill and starting Antonia Fraser's book "Boadicea's Chariot," which focuses on warrior queens throughout history.

Elon Musk's biography, written by historian Walter Isaacson, reveals that Musk doubted biblical miracles and questioned religious stories during his upbringing in South Africa.

Elie Wiesel: Confronting The Silence, a biography by Joseph Berger, explores the life of Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace laureate who became a prominent voice for remembering and learning from the Holocaust.

Joseph Berger, a former New York Times journalist, shares insights from his book "Elie Wiesel: Confronting the Silence," which is the first English-language biography of the renowned Jewish intellectual and Holocaust author, Elie Wiesel.

Mel Brooks, born Melvin Kaminsky in Brooklyn in 1926, is a renowned comedian known for his American Jewish humor.

Ilana Pardes, the author of the biography "Ruth: A Migrant's Tale," explores the story of Ruth in the Book of Ruth, highlighting her transformation from a foreigner to the founding mother of the Davidic dynasty.

Alfred Stieglitz was a highly influential photographer who played a significant role in advancing American art.

"The Professor of Apocalypse" by Jerry Muller is a biography that explores the life of Jacob Taubes, a Jewish thinker who had a significant impact on 20th-century thought.

In this episode of the Jewish Lives Podcast, the story of Elijah is explored, focusing on his transformation from a zealous figure to a compassionate hero in Jewish tradition.

In this episode of the Jewish Lives Podcast, the focus is on Admiral Hyman Rickover, who is known as the Father of the Nuclear Navy.

This text discusses the creation of the Houdini Magical Hall of Fame in Niagara Falls, Canada by the author's family.

In this episode of the Jewish Lives Podcast, Julian Zelizer discusses Abraham Joshua Heschel and his journey from being a Hasidic rabbi in Warsaw to becoming a progressive Jewish icon.

In the podcast episode "A New Crime Wave?" featuring Jason Riley, they discuss topics related to crime trends and concerns in the United States.

In this episode of the Jewish Lives Podcast, Arthur Lubow discusses the life and art of Man Ray, who was a prominent artist in the 20th century.

In the book "Sontag: Her Life and Work" by Benjamin Moser, the author explores the life and ideas of philosopher and cultural critic Susan Sontag.

Susan Sontag, a prominent philosopher and cultural critic, pondered the complex relationship between reality and representation throughout her influential career.

In this Jewish Lives Podcast episode, the life and impact of Julius Rosenwald, a retail magnate and philanthropist, is explored.