Israeli actress Hadas Yaron, known for her roles in both Israeli and American productions, including the Holocaust drama "We Were the Lucky Ones," found herself deeply connected to her own family history during filming.

Bradley Tusk, a political strategist and corporate fixer, pays tribute to his Jewish heritage through P&T Knitwear, a unique NYC-centric bookstore in the Lower East Side.

Actor Michael Douglas expresses a deepening spiritual and religious connection to Judaism, sharing insights on his Jewish heritage, particularly tracing back his family history with the help of the PBS show "Finding Your Roots."

"Brother's Keeper," a short comic book by Arnon Shorr and Joshua Edelglass, was initially meant to share a slice of family history about Shorr's grandfather defending a kibbutz in 1948.

In episode 352 of the Unorthodox podcast, the hosts interview Jewish comedy expert Jeremy Dauber about his new book, "Mel Brooks: Disobedient Jew."

Anna Salton Eisen grew up in a household where the Holocaust was a secret that her parents were unwilling to discuss.

Edmund de Waal's book "Letters to Camondo" is a blend of family history and memoir, exploring the story of another Jewish family of art collectors who suffered losses at the hands of the Nazis.

The author reflects on her family's history of abandonment and estrangement, particularly her grandfather's bitterness towards her father.

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts observe Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning for the destruction of the ancient temples in Jerusalem.

Esther Safran Foer, not a writer by profession, shares her family's story in her memoir, "I Want You To Know We're Still Here," recounting her journey to Ukraine to uncover her father's Holocaust experiences.

This article recounts the special connection the author's mother, Pearl, had with her Aunt Eva's cookies, a family recipe passed down through generations.