In his new biography, "Places of Mind: A Life of Edward Said," Timothy Brennan examines the various facets of Edward Said, a renowned Palestinian-American scholar and public figure, who was also Brennan's former PhD advisor.

Timothy Brennan, a professor at the University of Minnesota, has authored a biography on Edward Said, a celebrated Palestinian-American scholar and public intellectual, who was also Brennan's former PhD advisor at Columbia University.

In this episode of the Jewish Lives Podcast, Annie Cohen-Solal discusses the life and work of Mark Rothko, a renowned painter of the 20th century.

Philip Roth: The Biography by Blake Bailey examines the life of renowned novelist Philip Roth, particularly his efforts to shape his own narrative.

Marc David Baer's biography explores the life of Hugo Marcus, a gay Jew who played a significant role in the gay rights movement and in establishing Islam in Germany before the Nazi regime.

In this episode of the Jewish Lives Podcast, Adina Hoffman discusses the life and career of Ben Hecht, a celebrated screenwriter in Hollywood.

In this episode of the Jewish Lives Podcast, Rabbi David Wolpe discusses his biography on King David, exploring the complex nature of the biblical figure.

In this episode of the Jewish Lives Podcast, Steven Gimbel discusses the life of Albert Einstein, the world's first scientific superstar.

This episode of the Jewish Lives Podcast discusses the life of Sarah Bernhardt, highlighting her fascinating journey from an illegitimate and scandalous child of a courtesan to becoming the most famous actress in history and a national icon of France.

In "Martin Buber: A Life of Faith and Dissent," Paul Mendes-Flohr delves into the life of Jewish philosopher Martin Buber, tracing his trajectory from a multilingual intellectual in the declining Habsburg empire to a critic of the Israeli government.

Paul Mendes-Flohr's biography, "Martin Buber: A Life of Faith and Dissent," delves into the life of the Jewish philosopher Martin Buber, tracing his evolution from a cosmopolitan intellectual in the Habsburg empire to a prominent figure of political dissent in Israel.

The Jewish Lives Podcast delves into the life of comic book icon Stan Lee, as explored by Liel Leibovitz, author of the biography "Stan Lee: A Life in Comics."

In "John Wing Jr.: My Life is my Prayer," the journey of stand-up comedian and poet John Wing is portrayed, highlighting the mix of humor and emotion in his life experiences.

Louis D. Brandeis is hailed as a visionary constitutional philosopher of the twentieth century.

Paul Mendes-Flohr's biography of Martin Buber, the first in English in over 30 years, delves into the philosopher's life and thought, contextualizing his writings within early 20th-century European and German Jewish intellectual spheres.

The text discusses the life and work of James Atlas, a literary biographer who delves into his experiences writing biographies of famous figures like Saul Bellow and Delmore Schwartz.

In "Funny Man" by Patrick McGilligan, the biography of Mel Brooks unfolds, shedding light on the comedy icon's journey from his early days as the exuberant Crazy Mel to his complex personality as a creative genius filled with colossal egotism and insecurities.

Historian and journalist Dr. Tom Segev's new book, "A State at all Costs: The Life of David Ben-Gurion," delves into the life of Israel's founding father, drawing from recently declassified personal papers.

In his new book "A State at all Costs: The Life of David Ben-Gurion," historian and journalist Dr. Tom Segev delves into the life of Israel's founding father, drawing extensively from recently declassified personal papers.

Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg discusses the enigmatic figure of Moses in Jewish culture on the Jewish Lives Podcast.

Shlomo Avineri delves into the Jewish background of Karl Marx, a prominent and revolutionary thinker often misunderstood or disregarded in terms of his Jewish heritage.

Zachary Leader's biography, "The Life of Saul Bellow: Love and Strife, 1965-2005," delves into the intense adoration and obsession that some fans, like Barney Singer and Louis Gallo, had for Saul Bellow, often mimicking his style and personas from his novels.

Anshel Pfeffer's biography delves into the enduring mystique and political leadership of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Anshel Pfeffer explores the enduring reign of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his biography, highlighting Netanyahu's blend of intellect, populism, legal acumen, family loyalty, and self-promotion.

Lillian Faderman's biography, "Harvey Milk: His Lives and Death," part of Yales Jewish Lives series, emphasizes the Jewishness of the gay icon Harvey Milk, highlighting its intersection with his advocacy for gay pride and political power.