Edmund Wilson, a prominent literary critic, delved into the study of Hebrew in the 1950s, merging his familial connections to Presbyterian and scholarly traditions with a newfound interest in Jewish intellectualism as reflected in his visits to Israel and writings on Jewish authors like S.Y. Agnon.

Dr. Ben Outhwaite, Head of the Genizah Research Unit at Cambridge University Library, discusses the Cairo Geniza and its significance for understanding Jewish medieval life in the Middle East.

In the aftermath of the fall of communism in 1989, Jewish communities in Soviet satellite states such as Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, East Germany, and Bulgaria began to reclaim and revitalize Jewish life that had been suppressed under the regime.

The Library of Congress houses a remarkable collection of Jewish treasures, including Hebrew books with censor marks dating back over 500 years.

Professor Lewis Glinert of Dartmouth College discusses his book "The Story of Hebrew," exploring the 3,500-year history of Hebrew from presumed death to its remarkable revival.

Anthony Grafton and Joanna Weinberg's study delves into the life of 16th-century French Huguenot classicist Isaac Casaubon, shedding new light on his scholarly pursuits and relationships, particularly with Jewish converts to Christianity.