The Free Press ran a series called The Prophets focusing on influential thinkers; readers were asked for additional suggestions.

In Barry Scott Wimpfheimer's book "The Talmud: A Biography," he explores various perspectives on the Talmud, showcasing feminist protest art by Andi Arnovitz and examining how the Talmud has been personified and embodied throughout history.

"Daniel Deronda" by George Eliot is hailed as a philosemitic, proto-Zionist novel that takes readers on a journey through Jewish life and thought, evoking a sense of pride and connection for Jewish audiences.