Nathaniel Popkin, author of the new novel on tension over Israel in synagogues today, "Partly Strong, Partly Broken"

Professor Flora Cassen, author of the book "Stained Glass: A Reflective History of Antisemitism"

Moshe Denburg, founder of the band Tzimmes, celebrating its 40th Anniversary

David Hirshberg, author of "Crossing the Bronx"

Elizabeth Poliner, author of "Spinning at the Edges"

Professor Ian Buruma, author of "Stay Alive: Berlin 1939-1945"

Jay Neugeborn, award-winning author of the new book "Dickens in Brooklyn"

David Leaf, author of "Smile: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Brian Wilson"

Jeff Pearlman, author of "Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur"

Yitzchok Pinkesz, author of "Kosher Astrology"