for Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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0 Holocaust Art

Congress removes deadline for Holocaust-looted art claims, setting stage for more restitution battles

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

A new U.S. law, the 2025 Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act (HEAR Act), has been enacted, allowing more time for Holocaust survivors and their descendants to pursue claims on art looted by the Nazis.

0 Holocaust History

Jewish food writer Joan Nathan knew her relative became a Catholic martyr. A search reveals the rest of his Holocaust history.

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward

Joan Nathan, renowned as a Jewish food writer, recently delved into her family's Holocaust history through the Center for Jewish History's 'Histories and Mysteries' program.

0 Holocaust Culture

This Stylish Holocaust Survivor Crossing Guard from New Jersey Is Our New Obsession

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Paulette Dorflaufer, a visually striking crossing guard aged 82, has captured online attention for her distinctive style in Livingston, New Jersey.

0 Holocaust History

A chance for the descendants of Holocaust victims to reclaim a piece of the past

Cathryn J. Prince in Forward

The article details the efforts of the Center for Jewish History’s initiative, Histories and Mysteries, which helps descendants of Holocaust victims, like Bonnie Elkaim, uncover details about their ancestors who suffered during the Holocaust.

0 Holocaust Music

In Elie Wiesel's latter years, he and I discussed the effects of the Holocaust. Those conversations are now an opera.

Howard Reich in Forward

Howard Reich, a longtime music critic for the Chicago Tribune, reflects on his unexpected relationship with Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, which began when Reich was assigned to interview Wiesel after receiving the Tribune’s Literary Prize.

0 Holocaust History

Crime Scene with a View

Benjamin Balint in Jewish Review of Books

Benjamin Balint's article explores the historical and moral dichotomy of the Wannsee Conference villa, which once hosted Nazi officials planning the Final Solution, and later housed American soldiers, including the Ritchie Boys, a group of mostly Jewish refugees who became intelligence operatives during World War II.

0 Holocaust Communities

Many children killed in the Holocaust had no one to say Kaddish for them. These Jews have stepped up.

Stewart Ain in JTA

In an effort to honor the memory of Jewish children murdered during the Holocaust who have no surviving relatives, Temple Beth El in West Palm Beach, Florida, has instituted a poignant tradition called "Remember a Child."

0 Holocaust Communities

“Never Again” is starting to sound like a question.

Shane Shmuel in Future of Jewish

Shane Shmuel reflects on the personal significance of Yom Hashoah, drawing connections between past Holocaust experiences and the resurgence of antisemitism in contemporary Australia.

0 Holocaust Ethics

Holocaust Humor, Ethics, and Theological Protest

Peninah Taragin Gershman in Lehrhaus

Peninah Taragin Gershman explores the complex and controversial territory of Holocaust humor and its ethical implications.

0 Holocaust Antisemitism

The Holocaust was not just against Jews. It was about us.

Leo Pearlman in Future of Jewish

Leo Pearlman argues that the Holocaust's primary objective was the annihilation of Jews, and this targeted ideology persists today through modern antisemitism.

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jew-hate is sabotaging Europe’s foreign policy, again.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish

Vanessa Berg argues that European nations are eschewing support for U.S. and Israeli actions against Iran's regime due to political and ideological factors rooted in antisemitism.

0 Politics Israel

Phasing out US subsidies for Israel's military will strengthen our alliance — not end it

Jeremy Ben-Ami in Forward

Jeremy Ben-Ami, founder of J Street, argues for phasing out U.S. military subsidies to Israel, asserting that this would strengthen, rather than weaken, the alliance between the two nations.

0 Politics Israel

Most American Jews oppose AIPAC spending in Democratic primaries, survey finds

Grace Gilson in Forward

A survey released by the liberal pro-Israel group J Street shows that a majority of American Jews oppose the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) using funds from Republican donors in Democratic primaries.

0 Politics Israel

Most American Jews oppose AIPAC spending in Democratic primaries, survey finds

JTA

A recent survey by GBAO Strategies for J Street found that 66% of American Jews oppose the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's (AIPAC) spending in Democratic primaries using funds from Republican donors.

0 Politics Israel

J Street says Israel should fund its own defense

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

J Street, a progressive pro-Israel advocacy group, is calling for a reevaluation of U.S. military aid to Israel, advocating for an end to direct financial support by the end of the current $38 billion agreement in 2028.

0 Politics Israel

Israelis have no idea where the Iran war is going. But they know it’s part of Netanyahu’s campaign

Dan Perry in Forward

In the aftermath of a recent murky ceasefire with Iran, Israelis are left in a state of confusion and strategic paralysis, unlike the decisive outcomes they were led to expect.

0 Politics Israel

US funding for Israel's Iron Dome air defense system used to enjoy bipartisan support. Not anymore.

Andrew Lapin in Forward

As U.S. political dynamics shift, funding for Israel's Iron Dome system, traditionally enjoying bipartisan support, faces growing opposition from progressive figures like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and organizations such as J Street.

0 Politics History

Pro-Palestinian activists are banned from Buchenwald, where survivors vowed to fight for peace

Shira Bartov in Forward

The article examines the controversy at the Buchenwald concentration camp site, where pro-Palestinian activists from Kufiyas in Buchenwald were banned from holding a vigil, coinciding with historical debates on how to remember the camp's victims.

Education ›

0 Education Culture

Hampshire College, incubator of Yiddish Book Center and a Holocaust-studies pioneer, to close

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Hampshire College, a liberal arts institution known for its innovative educational approaches, is set to close at the end of the year due to financial difficulties, including declining enrollments and rising debts.

0 Education Culture

Hampshire College closure reverberates for alumni who treasured a Yiddishist hub

Hannah Feuer in Forward

Hampshire College, renowned for its alternative education model and significant contributions to the Yiddish revival movement in the U.S., is set to close by the end of the year due to financial difficulties.

0 Education Holocaust

Holocaust education gets a bad rap. But it’s not falling short — we are.

Daniel Greene in JTA

Daniel Greene argues that the current state of Holocaust education in the United States is being unfairly criticized for not eradicating antisemitism and other societal ills.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Education

Jews and other minorities face similar levels of campus hostility, Brandeis survey finds

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

A Brandeis University survey has revealed that Jewish students on college campuses in the United States experience similar levels of discrimination as other minority groups, such as Black and Muslim students.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Dublin's National Concert Hall scraps fundraiser for Israeli emergency service, igniting outcry

Grace Gilson in Forward

The National Concert Hall in Dublin has faced criticism after cancelling a fundraiser for Israel's emergency medical service, Magen David Adom (MDA).

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Holocaust

12 Holocaust Movies and TV Shows Streaming Right Now

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

The article explores the evolution of Holocaust-themed films and TV series, highlighting 12 significant recent releases that are currently available for streaming.

Culture ›

0 Culture Antisemitism

Zibby Owens and The Braid Stage ‘On Being Jewish’

Hilary Danailova in Hadassah

Zibby Owens, author and publisher, initiated a Jewish story collection in response to the October 7 Hamas massacre and the global antisemitism spike.

0 Culture Antisemitism

The Big Friendly Jew-Hating Giant

Judith Miller in Tablet

Judith Miller discusses the new Broadway play "Giant," which explores Roald Dahl's 1983 antisemitic book review and its repercussions.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Communities

Why talking isn’t enough: Navigating ideological tension in Jewish organizations

eJewishPhilanthropy

Jewish organizations often default to dialogue training to handle ideological tensions arising from discussions about Israel, antisemitism, and politics, yet these efforts frequently fall short.

Communities ›

0 Communities Holocaust

When war returns, it does not return for everyone in the same way

eJewishPhilanthropy

As Israel faces ongoing conflict, significant attention and resources are often directed towards protecting children and young soldiers.

Sports ›

0 Sports Culture

Deni Avdija might not win Most Improved Player. But he can achieve something greater.

Louis Keene in Forward

Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija, a standout for the Portland Trail Blazers, has shown phenomenal improvement in his sixth season, elevating his scoring average to 24.2 points per game.

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