Holocaust

J.K. Rowling has faced criticism for her views on transgender individuals, with some accusing her of Holocaust denial for downplaying the impact of the Nazis on marginalized groups like queer and trans people.
Jonathan Glazer, a Jewish filmmaker who won an Oscar for his Holocaust movie "The Zone of Interest," stirred controversy with his acceptance speech connecting dehumanization in the Holocaust to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
A book titled "Innocence and Experience: Childhood and the Refugees from Nazism in Britain" edited by Charmian Brinson and Anna Nyburg delves into the impact of Jewish refugees from Nazism on British childhood.
"Final Verdict" by Tobias Buck delves into the case of a 93-year-old man accused of involvement in the murders at Stutthof concentration camp and raises questions about personal responsibility and complicity during the Holocaust.
The text discusses the idea that caste theory, rather than racism, may be the root of persecution faced by Jews, African Americans, and India's Dalits.
The author recounts losing and finding a precious Magen David, a symbol with deep personal and historical significance tied to the Holocaust experiences of their parents.
The article discusses the need to return looted Jewish artifacts to their rightful owners, focusing on a specific case of a book from the Romanian Jewish community that surfaced in a New York auction.
Pennsylvania State Senator Doug Mastriano, a Christian nationalist, introduced a bill for Holocaust education in public schools alongside Rabbi Joseph Kolakowski, who has previously blamed Zionism for the Holocaust and has endorsed Mastriano's political campaigns.
Norman Finkelstein, a child of Holocaust survivors, will be a guest on an upcoming Zoom call.
Kathy Goldman, a prominent food activist in New York City, passed away at the age of 92.
Jonathan Glazer, director of "The Zone of Interest," won the Best Foreign Film Oscar at the recent Academy Awards ceremony.
Jonathan Glazer did not refute his Jewishness at the Oscars but actually criticized the occupation and the misuse of Jewish identity and the Holocaust to justify conflicts.
The Netherlands has recently opened its first National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam, providing a comprehensive account of the country's role in the Holocaust, where three-quarters of the Jewish population perished.
In a discussion with Norman Finkelstein, the speaker reflects on Israel's control over Palestinians in Gaza and the breakdown of the management process post-October 7th, leading to a humanitarian crisis.
Amidst escalating violence in the Middle East, there is a growing misconception that Israel's defensive actions against Hamas amount to genocide, as criticism of Israel's military actions continues to rise.
Director Jonathan Glazer, accepting the Oscar for Best International Feature for "The Zone of Interest," spoke out against Israel's actions in Gaza, connecting the dehumanization in the conflict to the Holocaust themes in his film.
The article reflects on the enduring strength and hope of the Jewish people in the face of historical and recent tragedies, drawing on personal stories of survival and faith.
More than 20 countries have agreed to updated guidelines on Nazi-looted art, which aim to strengthen the 1998 Washington Principles on Nazi-Confiscated Art.
A monument honoring Ukrainian soldiers who served in a Nazi division during World War II has been removed from a cemetery in Ontario after lobbying by Jewish leaders and others.
A new research study reveals that the Dutch tram company GVB, which transported Anne Frank and many other Amsterdam Jews to their deaths during the Holocaust, sought compensation for their services even after the war.
"Lovers in Auschwitz: A True Story" by Karen Blankfeld is a compelling account of the unlikely love and survival of Zippi Spitzer and David Wisnia amidst the horrors of Auschwitz.
"The New Look" is a series on Apple TV+ that explores the relationship between fashion and the Holocaust through the lens of renowned designers Christian Dior and Coco Chanel during and after World War II.
Artist aleXsandro Palombo created a controversial mural in Milan depicting characters from The Simpsons as Holocaust victims, with one panel showing them wearing yellow stars and another portraying them at Auschwitz.
Paul Heyman, a prominent Jewish wrestling promoter, will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in April after a long career in the industry.
The text reflects on experiences of antisemitism in Guatemala, highlighting a childhood encounter with a boy who called the author "Israel" in a derogatory manner, reminiscent of Nazi practices of assigning Jewish names.

Top authors in Holocaust

account_boxAndrew Lapin
account_boxRon Kampeas
account_boxAndrew Silow-Carroll
account_boxJulia Gergely
account_boxLior Zaltzman
account_boxJacob Gurvis
account_boxJackie Hajdenberg
account_boxPJ Grisar
account_boxShira Li Bartov
account_boxToby Axelrod