Jessica Cohen has risen to prominence as the most sought-after Hebrew-to-English translator of contemporary Israeli literature.

The text explores the theme of intergenerational trauma stemming from the Holocaust and its impact on descendants, as seen in recent works of fiction like Courtney Sender's short stories and Ruth Rakoff's novel.

The writer shares a mix of humorous and serious anecdotes, including a nerve-wracking experience at JFK Immigration, meeting Ben Shapiro, and giving a shiur at his house.

The author reflects on the concept of disappointment as a defining characteristic of Jewish identity.

David Grossman's novel, More Than I Love My Life, tells the story of Eva and Rade, two heroes of World War II who later became victims of political persecution in Yugoslavia.

Translator Jessica Cohen, who shared the 2017 Man Booker International Prize with David Grossman for translating "A Horse Walks into a Bar," discusses the complexities of translating Hebrew literature.

In this podcast episode, Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman cover three significant topics in Israel.

The podcast episode discusses three main topics: the upcoming leadership primary in Israel's liberal-left Meretz party, the decision faced by Israeli writer David Grossman on accepting the Israel Prize, and the popular science-based reality show "Wedding at First Sight" in Israel.

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.

David Grossman's novel "A Horse Walks into a Bar" tells the story of comedian Dov Greenstein's final stand-up show in a seedy club, where he performs a dark and unsettling routine that blurs the line between comedy and tragedy, exposing his own emotional and physical vulnerabilities.

Israel, currently facing no immediate strategic threats, features a play adapted from David Grossman's novel "To the End of the Land," a pessimistic take on Israel's future.

Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the potential impact of war on perceptions, examining whether conflict in Gaza influences hawkish viewpoints.

David Grossman's novel "To The End of The Land" is a powerful exploration of love, loss, and family bonds set against the backdrop of military conflict in Israel.