Saul Bellow, a celebrated late-20th-century American writer, is being overlooked in universities due to views of being out-of-date and conservative.

The Orange County Public Schools in Florida have removed nearly 700 books from classroom libraries, citing concerns about violating state laws on sexual content in schools.

Herbert Gold, a prolific and versatile author who recently passed away at the age of ninety-nine, was known for his diverse range of writing including essays, poetry, and fiction.

This article provides a list of recommended beach reads.

"Nobody's Fool" is a bilingual edition of Isaac Bashevis Singer's signature short story, Gimpel the Fool, featuring Singer's original Yiddish text, Saul Bellow's famous 1953 translation, and a new translation by David Stromberg.

The Forward recently published a list of the 125 most influential American Jews since its launch in 1897.

This text explores the connection between prophetic fervor and Jewish writers.

Saul Bellow's story "Something to Remember Me By" is a fictional account that draws inspiration from his own life.

The author reflects on their first trip to New York in 1985 and recalls a conversation overheard between their agent and Saul Bellow, the acclaimed writer.

Adonis, a prolific poet born in Syria and residing in France, published a poem titled "Jerusalem" that delves into the city's themes, reflecting anger towards the oppressive sky symbolizing religious oppression and political issues, particularly related to Israel.

"To Jerusalem and Back" by Saul Bellow is a memoir of his time in Israel, reflecting on the city's blend of reality and literary influence, mirroring earlier writers like Pierre Loti and Chateaubriand.

The text discusses the life and work of James Atlas, a literary biographer who delves into his experiences writing biographies of famous figures like Saul Bellow and Delmore Schwartz.

The relationship between Jewish writers Saul Bellow and Bette Howland is explored in this text that delves into their deep emotional connection, marked by their shared experiences as writers.

Adina Hoffman's biography "Some Kind of Genius" delves into the complex life of Ben Hecht, a multifaceted personality known as a playwright, journalist, and screenwriter in Hollywood's golden era.

The discussion delves into the tension between writers and their children, highlighted through anecdotes about Saul Bellow's family dynamics.

Zachary Leader's biography, "The Life of Saul Bellow: Love and Strife, 1965-2005," delves into the intense adoration and obsession that some fans, like Barney Singer and Louis Gallo, had for Saul Bellow, often mimicking his style and personas from his novels.

In "Tweets and Bellows," the discussion revolves around the importance of writing and literature in regaining control of narratives and accessing the deeper parts of the mind.

The text discusses Saul Bellow's inspiration for his novella "The Bellarosa Connection," which was sparked by a story about Broadway impresario Billy Rose saving a man during the Holocaust but never acknowledging it.

Philip Roth, known as the most secular of the late 20th-century American literary giants alongside Updike and Bellow, initially showed little interest in metaphysical or transcendental questions in his works which focused on psychological realism.

The text discusses the nature of jokes, particularly in Jewish culture, contrasting the serenity advocated by Epicurus with the prevalent irony, skepticism, and criticism found in Jewish thought.

Saul Bellow, the renowned writer, had a deep respect and admiration for Teddy Kollek, the former mayor of Jerusalem, whom he considered a captivating and influential political figure.

Philip Roth's novella "The Ghost Writer" features a discussion between the character Nathan Zuckerman and the writer E.I. Lonoff, resembling Bernard Malamud and Henry Roth, about the life and art of fiction, where Lonoff mentions the complex life of Abravanel, likely referring to Saul Bellow.

The text describes a reflection on favorite books, including works by Saul Bellow, Jeremy Bernstein, Moses of Narbonne, and Martin Buber, among others, that the author and his colleagues are currently reading.

In the Summer 2015 issue of Letters, several thought-provoking discussions are highlighted.

Henry Roth's literary journey is characterized by extreme highs and lows.