Danila Botha's new collection of short stories, "Things That Cause Inappropriate Happiness," aims to challenge traditional Jewish Orthodox narratives by incorporating unconventional and diverse themes drawn from real life, media, history, and personal observations.

Irena Gut Opdyke, a Polish nurse during the Holocaust, saved 12 Jewish lives by hiding them in a German officer's basement where she worked.

Debbie Weiss shares her personal journey of finding solace and connection in Judaism after her husband's passing.

In her new novel "Untethered," Ruth Rakoff explores themes of ultra-Orthodox Judaism, generational trauma, and the death of her brother.

"Forgotten Canadian sports icon Bobbie Rosenfeld is being brought back into the spotlight through a new biographical play in Barrie, Ontario. Rosenfeld, a Jewish immigrant from early 20th century Russia, achieved Olympic success and broke barriers with her feminist attitude, yet her story remains largely unknown today. The play 'Bobbie' aims to not only raise awareness about this overlooked Canadian Jewish figure but also to explore how antisemitism intersects with mainstream culture. Director Lynn Weintraub and playwright Trudee Romanek discuss the creation of the play and the importance of telling Rosenfeld's story in today's context."

"Less Than Kosher" is a web series born from Shaina Silver-Baird's unexpected experience singing as a cantor despite not being religious.

Alison Darcy and Joseph Shragge, co-artistic directors of Scapegoat Carnivale in Montreal, premiered their puppet show Vertip in March 2023, featuring a puppeteer using stereotypical puppets including a Jewish loan shark named Zyhd from old Eastern European traditions.

Judy Blume, a highly acclaimed author, will be honored with the E.B. White Award for children's literature by the American Academy of Arts and Letters, including a $10,000 prize.