The text discusses the pervasive presence of barbarism in humanity and the need to confront and channel it in a sacred manner.

Lord Pickles will lead an Expert Review on Alderney deaths with a focus on the murder of slave and forced laborers during WWII.

"The Tattooist of Auschwitz," a novel by Heather Morris, is criticized as Holocaust entertainment for non-Jews, offering a romanticized version of the Holocaust through the story of Lale Sokolov, a Jewish tattooist at Auschwitz.

A middle school teacher in Connecticut was suspended for a lesson on the Holocaust that involved asking students to draw a swastika, list positive things about Hitler, and comment on a "cute" baby photo of him.

Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat, defied orders from Tokyo in 1940 by issuing over 2,000 visas to Lithuanian Jews fleeing the Nazis, including the writer's family.

A series of articles by Howard Reich published in the Chicago Tribune more than two decades ago about Nazi-looted art has inspired an opera titled "Before It All Goes Dark" by renowned composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer.

Morris Katz, known as the "Bob Ross of the Borscht Belt," was a unique and prolific artist who painted quickly using unconventional methods.

The article reflects on how Joan Didion's writings and approach to processing crises, particularly through the structure of narratives, have provided a framework for understanding complex events such as the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Israel is one of the few countries with two official memorial days: Yom HaShoah for the Holocaust and Yom HaZikaron for fallen soldiers and terrorism victims.

The discussion revolves around the concept of Jewish powerlessness and its impact on Jewish identity and moral development.

The article discusses how the trauma of October 7, like the horror experienced during that event, will now mark time for Israel and global Jewry.

The movie "Treasure," starring Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry, follows a father-daughter duo's journey in Poland to uncover their family's history, based on Lily Brett's novel.

Aviva Kempner's latest documentary, "A Pocketful of Miracles: A Tale of Two Siblings," delves into the stories of her mother, Helen, and uncle, David, who survived the Holocaust and found success in America.

To celebrate Billy Joel's 75th birthday, known for his Jewish heritage despite not often discussing it, here are some Jewish-themed songs to listen to.

In this episode of Unorthodox, Jewish actress Noa Tishby and sports commentator Emmanuel Acho discuss their collaboration on a book called Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew, exploring their shared insights.

During the Weimar Republic, Hitler raised concerns about the limits on amending the constitution, especially regarding President Hindenburg's term extension in the 1932 election.

Polish Catholic priest Leszek Szkudlarek delves into the forgotten Jewish history of Chocz, a town in central Poland, after discovering school yearbook photos that included Jewish students.

In a recent interview, actor Steven Skybell discusses his portrayal of Herr Schultz in the immersive new production of "Cabaret" at the August Wilson Theatre.

The journalist Michael Gawenda reflects on his evolving relationship with Zionism and Jewish identity in his autobiography "My Life as a Jew."

Orthodox TikTok influencer Miriam Ezagui, known for sharing Jewish observances and family stories, recently visited Auschwitz on a March of the Living tour.

The author reflects on the challenges of facing post-holiday news in an uncertain world, particularly with rising antisemitism and other global concerns.

A new dark comedy play explores the complex relationship between Bulgaria's King Boris III and the Jewish population in his country during World War II.

The article reveals the untold story of Nathan Krugman, Holocaust survivor and cousin of U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, who survived the Holocaust, reconnected with family through a Seeking Relatives ad in the Forward newspaper, and eventually made it to the U.S. with the sponsorship of his cousin Annie Ossoff.

Jewish actor Josh Gad recently shared a moving post on Instagram about his grandparents' Holocaust story, emphasizing the importance of remembering the past atrocities and the ongoing relevance of combating hate and bigotry.

At a recent charity event, Henry Winkler and his daughter Zoe Winkler Reinis were honored for their philanthropic work, receiving The Workers Circles Generation to Generation Jewish Culture and Activism Award.