The rise of Volodymyr Zelensky from an entertainer to the president of Ukraine is explored in two biographies "The Showman" by Simon Shuster and "Zelensky: Ukraine's President and His Country" by Steven Derix and Marina Shelkunova.

The Irish Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, recently spoke alongside President Joe Biden at a St. Patrick's Day event, using the platform to advocate for a ceasefire in Gaza and explain why Ireland strongly supports the Palestinian cause.

Dr. Limor Yehuda, a lecturer in law at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, introduces her book "Collective Equality: Human Rights and Democracy in Ethno-National Conflicts" where she explores the concept of national identity in relation to statehood and partition.

Noah reflects on the abundance of music produced during the current war, noting that it surpasses the music created in all of Israel's previous wars combined.

In this text, the discussion revolves around the idea that there is a song that represents both the story of Noah and the story of Israel.

In his book "The Adjectival Liberal and The Kingship of God," Michael Walzer proposes defending liberalism not as an overarching ideology, but as a way of being.

Dr. Yossi Harpaz from Tel Aviv University explores the changing dynamics of citizenship in his book "Citizenship 2.0."

In his book "Citizenship 2.0," sociologist Dr. Yossi Harpaz from Tel Aviv University explores the changing relationship between citizenship and other sociological concepts.

In an open letter by Yossi Klein Halevi, Matti Friedman, and Daniel Gordis, the question is raised whether Diaspora Jews should engage in Israel's internal debates.

In this article, Yossi Klein Halevi, Matti Friedman, and Daniel Gordis argue that Diaspora Jews should be involved in Israel's internal debates.

In this discussion, Joshua Berman, a rabbi and Bible scholar, emphasizes the significance of Egypt in the Hebrew Bible.

In this podcast episode, Joshua Berman discusses the importance of Egypt in understanding the inner life of the biblical world.

This episode delves into the relationship between National Identity and Religion, examining the classical understanding of this connection and its relevance to Jews.

This episode discusses Spinoza's pioneering call for religious tolerance and the subsequent evolution towards the separation of Church and State.

This episode discusses the influence of national identity on assimilated Jews like Einstein, exploring how being Jewish impacted Einstein professionally and how he reacted to this.

The text argues that the American elite is not truly elite in the traditional sense.

On January 31, 2020, after 47 years of membership, the United Kingdom officially left the European Union following the Brexit referendum in 2016.

Dr. Arie Krampf discusses in his book "The Israeli Path to Neo-Liberalism: The State, Continuity and Change" the intricate history of Israel's economy, challenging the simplistic narrative of a transition from socialism to a neo-liberal powerhouse.

Dr. Arie Krampf discusses his book "The Israeli Path to Neo-Liberalism," challenging the common perception of Israel's economic history.

Dr. Orit Rozin, a Jewish history professor at Tel Aviv University, delves into the topic of immigrant integration in the new Israeli state in her book "A Home for All Jews."

The text discusses the American culture as a unique entity influenced by restlessness, risk-taking, and a sense of journeying rather than settling.

Professor Menachem Klein's book, "Lives in Common: Arabs and Jews in Jerusalem, Jaffa and Hebron," delves into the historical Jewish-Arab coexistence in Palestine that eventually gave way to conflicting national identities.

Dr. Salomon Wald, a senior fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute, discusses the unique position of the Jewish civilization in relation to the rise and decline of civilizations, drawing lessons from history.

Vasily Grossman's "An Armenian Sketchbook," now available in English for the first time, showcases the renowned Russian writer's personal reflections during his two-month trip to Armenia in 1961.

The article reflects on the current state of Israel, noting both challenges and achievements.