Kinky Friedman, the charismatic Texan country singer and mystery novelist known for fronting The Texas Jewboys, passed away at 79 due to Parkinson's disease.

Novelist Amanda Craig discusses the complexities of her Jewish identity, reflecting on her upbringing as an atheist with Jewish roots and the realization of her heritage at age 13.

Amos Oz, who passed away in 2018, was a highly esteemed Israeli writer and a leading candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature.

In a podcast episode titled "Mother's Boy," the hosts discuss the upcoming coronation of King Charles in London and the unique relationship between the King and Jews.

In Episode 348 of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss various topics including the novel "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin, the use of video games to teach morality, and writing about Holocaust survivors.

Jerome Charyn, a prolific and diverse novelist residing in New York, has explored a wide range of historical and literary subjects in his over 50 books, which include crime novels, graphic novels, and biographies.

Saul Bellow, a renowned novelist, left a profound message indicating the end of war before his passing in 2005.