Sight & Sound is known for its evangelical biblical productions but faced a unique challenge with Queen Esther as it lacks overt religious content.

The article discusses the challenges facing American Jewish communities based on the findings of the 2020 Pew Research Center report on Jewish Americans.

Newly discovered manuscripts from Marcel Proust reveal the origins of his masterpiece, "In Search of Lost Time."

The article discusses whether Wagner's racism was as bad as it sounds.

Contemporary Judaism is characterized by both stability and diversity.

Barry Gewen's book "Tragedy and Power" explores the life and worldview of Henry Kissinger, a prominent figure in international relations.

In 2019, a notable amount of 27 Holocaust books for kids and teens were published, prompting a reflection on the dominating presence of Holocaust narratives in Jewish literature, overshadowing other aspects of Jewish identity.

In "Overturned Tables," Paula Fredriksen explores the Jewishness of Jesus and early Christianity, challenging the historical view of supersessionism that Christianity replaced Judaism.

The discussion revolves around the challenges facing American Jews in maintaining their distinctive culture and religious commitments in a society marked by assimilation pressures.

Lillian Faderman's biography, "Harvey Milk: His Lives and Death," part of Yales Jewish Lives series, emphasizes the Jewishness of the gay icon Harvey Milk, highlighting its intersection with his advocacy for gay pride and political power.

Abbi Jacobson, known for her work on Broad City, has launched a podcast called A Piece of Work in collaboration with the Museum of Modern Art and WNYC Studios.

Benjamin Disraeli, a prominent British prime minister, had a lasting impact on British politics and conservative ideology even after his death.

Despite ongoing speculation about Bernie Sanders' Jewish identity and his reluctance to explicitly mention it, especially in political contexts, there is a growing acknowledgment that Sanders does take pride in his Jewish heritage, albeit in a non-traditional way.

Professor Steven Gimbel discusses Albert Einstein's rise to fame as a celebrated scientist, focusing on his Jewish background and the factors that contributed to his iconic status.

In James Joyce's "Ulysses," the protagonist Leopold Bloom, a Jew, embodies a modern-day Odysseus on a wandering journey.

Jonathan Sperber's biography of Karl Marx portrays him as a figure of the 19th century, highlighting his bourgeois origins, lifestyle, and approach to revolution.

The article discusses the resurgence of the Jewish American Princess (JAP) stereotype in the reality TV show "Princesses: Long Island" on Bravo.

Lionel Trilling, a prominent Jewish intellectual, faced criticism for not depicting Jewish characters in his work, despite having Eastern European Jewish heritage.

In a departure from the usual Jewish-centric content, Alice Gregory, a non-Jewish writer, shares her perspective on New York Jews in Tablet Magazine.

The text discusses the author's relationship with Irving Howe and their collaboration on Yiddish literature projects.

Saul Bellow's letters, showcased in the collection "Saul Bellow: Letters," offer insights into the famed writer's views and relationships throughout his life.