Arthur Szyk, a renowned Polish-American Jewish artist, gained fame for his dynamic illustrations of the Exodus story in his 1940 Haggadah and his fierce political cartoons fighting Fascism and antisemitism during the 1930s and 1940s.

Ben Stern, a Holocaust survivor who faced unimaginable horrors in his youth, passed away at 102 in Berkeley, California.

The text discusses the battle of information and branding tactics in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, drawing parallels to marketing strategies outlined in the book "Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind."

Brian Mulroney, the former Canadian prime minister who passed away recently, was known for his strong support for Canadian Jews and Israel throughout his political career.

"The Zone of Interest" is praised as a significant film about the Holocaust for its unique approach.

The text discusses the challenges of unanswered prayers, particularly in the context of current events affecting Israel and the Jewish people.

Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara, known for saving thousands of Jews during the Holocaust, is facing criticism from an Israeli professor who argues that Sugihara's recognition was orchestrated by Yad Vashem and the Israeli government to please Japan.

Jewish author Mitch Albom, known for his bestselling inspirational books, delves explicitly into Jewish themes in his latest novel, "The Little Liar," set in Greece during the Holocaust.

"The Counterfeit Countess" recounts the remarkable story of Janina Mehlberg, a Jewish mathematician who impersonated a Polish countess to save over 10,000 mainly Polish camp inmates during World War II.

The play "Nachtland" explores the discovery of a painting signed by A. Hitler in a German family's attic, leading to complex dynamics and moral dilemmas among the characters, including Philipp, Nicola, Judith, and an art historian named Evamaria.

A bill in Washington State proposing Holocaust education in schools failed after debate over references to Israel's war with Hamas.

Set during WWII in Shanghai, "migr" is a Romeo-and-Juliet musical that explores the love story of a Chinese woman and a Jewish man against the backdrop of Jewish refugees finding sanctuary in Shanghai during the Holocaust.

A bill mandating Holocaust and genocide education in Washington state K-12 schools failed to advance, sparking concerns amid rising anti-Semitism.

In the Apple TV+ series "Masters of the Air," the character Robert Rosie Rosenthal is introduced as a Jewish pilot who joins the fight against German Nazi forces during World War II.

Toby Lloyd's debut novel "Fervour" delves into a North London Jewish family's complex dynamics, blending Orthodox tradition with an appreciation for the arts.

The rise in antisemitism in the UK since October 7 is concerning, with implicit anti-Jewish attitudes being as damaging as explicit acts of hate.

Israeli director Guy Nattiv and British actor Helen Mirren received a Dove Award from the Cinema for Peace Foundation for their collaboration on the 2023 biopic, "Golda," portraying Golda Meir during the Yom Kippur War in 1973.

Peacock released the first trailer for "The Tattooist of Auschwitz," a limited series based on the bestselling novel.

In 2024, Jewish-themed films are making a significant impact, with a variety of genres capturing attention.

The International Court of Justice's interim ruling in a genocide case brought against Israel by South Africa has sparked strong Jewish reactions, especially regarding the perception of Israel's actions towards Hamas in Gaza.

"Emigr" is a new musical drama about the Jewish community in Shanghai during World War II, focusing on two Jewish brothers who flee to Shanghai and encounter a Chinese population also affected by war.

David Herskovits, the artistic director of Target Margin Theater, is debuting a play called "Remember This Trick," which is a pastiche drawing from various sources including the Megillah and The Protocols of the Elders of Zion.

Jamil Hakime, the man who sold a gun to two individuals, one of whom threatened to shoot up a synagogue, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison.

The author recounts their experience growing up in Hungary with a Jewish background that they were not aware of until their adolescence.

A journalist visited the set of the upcoming TV series based on the book "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" in Slovakia, drawn by the powerful story of Lali Sokolov, a Holocaust survivor.