In "The Sounds of Silence," John Gray, a retired philosophy professor, critiques atheist thinking for resembling monotheism in seeking an intelligible order in a potentially chaotic world.

In Nathan Englander's novel "kaddish.com," the protagonist Larry struggles with religious observance and familial obligations.

Psychologist Nurit Novis-Deutsch suggests that individuals who possess a multifaceted identity are more likely to be tolerant towards those different from themselves, offering a potential solution to growing tribalism.

In the excerpted letters, two main discussions are encapsulated.

In a discussion about peace and conflict resolution, the podcast delves into the lessons that Israelis and Palestinians can learn from the peace process in Northern Ireland between Protestants and Catholics.

After the sudden death of the author's father, traditional Jewish rituals of mourning, such as aninut and sitting shiva, did not offer much comfort.

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

In this reflection, the author discusses his experience working for a Jewish organization and delves into the sociological theories of Peter Berger, particularly focusing on Berger's ideas as presented in "The Sacred Canopy."

The text explores the author's journey towards embracing kashrut by relinquishing non-kosher foods, particularly bacon, which held special significance for him.

Religion scholar Reza Aslan explores the concept of God in his latest book, "God: A Human History," suggesting that God resembles humans in various ways.

Simone Somekh's novel "Wide Angle" follows the story of Orthodox Jewish photographer Ezra Kramer as he embarks on a journey to pursue his dreams and beliefs outside of his family and community.

The author discusses the high costs associated with being Jewish, including expenses for synagogue membership, day school tuition, and kosher food.

TLV1's The Tel Aviv Review podcast, hosted by Noah and Gilad Halpern, along with Times of Israel's Miriam Herschlag, delves into the corruption charges against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the extent of their significance.

In this edition, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss three main topics: the debate on Israel forming ties with far-right leaders in Europe, a costly project aiming to unite Israeli society led by former high-ranking officials, and new research suggesting that the more religious a Jewish woman is, the better her body image tends to be.

"Heavyweight" is a podcast hosted by Jonathan Goldstein, a renowned radio storyteller.

Allison, Noah, and Tel Aviv Review host Gilad Halpern delve into the topics of cities' autonomy regarding religion in Israel, the recognition of Righteous Jews alongside Righteous Gentiles in Holocaust remembrance, and the issue of elderly loneliness in Israel.

Professor Gabriel Motzkin, a philosopher and outgoing director of the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, delves into the intersection of religion and scientific progress, a topic of his expertise.

Dr. Shayna Weiss, a post-doctoral fellow at Tel Aviv University, explores the beginnings of gender segregation at Israeli beaches with host Gilad Halpern.

In the final episode of Broad City's third season, titled "Jews on a Plane," Abbi and Ilana embark on a trip to Israel exploring their Jewish heritage.

In this episode of the Tel Aviv Review, the hosts delve into three significant topics.

The author recounts how the death of their beloved dachshund, Ginger, brought them back to Judaism.

Dr. Yakir Englander, an expert on interfaith dialogue and Jewish philosophy at Harvard University, discusses the role of religion in conflict resolution with host Gilad Halpern.

The author shares her struggle with caffeine withdrawal while fasting on Jewish holidays such as Yom Kippur, recounting past experiences of debilitating headaches due to giving up coffee.

Michael Walzer's exploration delves into the paradox of liberation and secularism in post-World War II India, Israel, and Algeria, focusing on the tension between secular ideals and the resurgence of religion in these nations.

"Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem" portrays the struggle of a woman trying to obtain a Jewish divorce document (get) from her husband in Israel’s rabbinic court system.