The text discusses how Columbia University has become a place where foundational concepts of the American Jewish experience are dying.

The author praises the film "Maestro" for providing a loving and reverent portrayal of Jewish conductor Leonard Bernstein.

Larry Kramer, a prominent social activist and playwright, passed away at the age of 84.

In response to the overwhelming focus on Holocaust books for children and young adults, the author argues for a broader representation of Jewish stories beyond the Holocaust.

"One Foot in America" by Yuri Suhl, a recently reissued immigrant novel, portrays the journey of Sol Kenner, an optimistic and determined immigrant navigating his way through 1920s America.