The text discusses various articles and responses featured in the Spring 2024 edition of the Jewish Review of Books.

Ignaz Goldziher, a Hungarian Jewish scholar, believed that Judaism could benefit from the progressive aspects of Islam.

Adam Sutcliffe's book, "What Are Jews For?", explores the question of the Jewish purpose throughout history.

Luis Buñuel's 1962 film "The Exterminating Angel," recently adapted into an opera by composer Thomas Adès, explores a group of aristocratic guests trapped in a Mexican mansion where they descend into madness and violence, reflecting themes of divine vengeance and cultural stagnation in Spain.

The article examines the recognition of prominent Jewish figures through street names in Israel, particularly focusing on Moses Mendelssohn.