Many synagogues have adjusted their services after October 7th in response to the conflict in Israel by adding prayers like Avinu Malkeinu and select chapters of Tehillim to express solidarity, hope for hostages' safe return, and peace.

The author shares their experience of attending virtual Simchat Torah services due to being stuck in traffic and reflects on the challenging times in Israel.

Refaat Alareer, a Gazan poet and professor, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City.

The author discusses the connection between modern Hebrew poetry and traditional Jewish sources, using Yehuda Amichai's poem "Beterem" as an example.

"Invited to Life: Finding Hope After the Holocaust" by B.A. Van Sise is a book that shares the stories and portraits of 90 Holocaust survivors.

The author reflects on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the personal struggles it brings for Ukrainian Jews living abroad.

In this episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss three important topics and share a heartwarming anecdote from Israel.

"Lives in Translation" by Hillel Halkin is a book that explores the relationship between Hebrew literature, the Hebrew language, and Zionism.

The author reflects on her family's recent move from a suburban Jewish community in New Jersey to Israel, discussing the complexities and conflicts they experienced.

The text explores a newly discovered poem by Yehuda Amichai and reflects on his unique poetic style that intertwines scientific and poetic perspectives.

Chana Bloch, renowned for her translations of Yehuda Amichai and others, shines in her own poetry as well.