Ken Burns delivered a commencement speech at Brandeis University, urging the power of stories to generate empathy and challenge assumptions, while highlighting the significance of Yiddish and Isaac Bashevis Singer in American culture.

Shelby Foote, a prominent American writer, is often recognized for his extensive trilogy on the Civil War.

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the role of the Roosevelt administration in saving Jewish refugees during the Holocaust.

Filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick discuss their documentary, The U.S. and the Holocaust, which examines America's response to the Nazi genocide during World War II.

In this episode of the Unorthodox podcast, the hosts interview Kim Kushner about her Moroccan-influenced kosher cooking and her new cookbook, The Modern Table.

The article discusses two separate topics: the American response to the Holocaust and British Jews' admiration for Queen Elizabeth II.