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Grandson of survivors barred from UN Holocaust memorial event after photographing Lizzy Savetsky’s encounter with security

Grace Gilson in JTA

Julian Voloj, the grandson of Holocaust survivors, was barred from the UN International Holocaust Remembrance Day event after photographing a confrontation between social media influencer Lizzy Savetsky and event security over her Israeli flag blazer.

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Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, a Republican, hopes shift to right will push him to victory against Moskowitz

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider

Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, a Republican, is challenging Democratic incumbent Rep. Jared Moskowitz for his Florida congressional seat.

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Minnesota, Rabbi Tarfon and the language of horror

Aviya Kushner in Forward

In this article, Aviya Kushner reflects on the collective societal response to recent ICE-related violence in Minnesota, drawing parallels to Jewish philosophical teachings to find a path forward.

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‘Anne Frank was in Amsterdam legally,’ Trump antisemitism envoy says in refuting Walz’s ICE comparison

Andrew Lapin in JTA

In a controversial exchange, Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, President Trump's antisemitism envoy, criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for likening the fear experienced by children hiding from U.S. immigration raids to Anne Frank's wartime experience.

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No Right of Return

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Cindy Scarr discusses the enduring conflict between Israel and Palestinians, focusing on the refusal of Palestinians and many in the Arab world to accept Jewish sovereignty in any part of Israel.

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The Nazis massacred innocents when their regime was crumbling. What does that say about Minneapolis?

Fredric Brandfon in Forward

Drawing parallels between historical and contemporary events, Fredric Brandfon argues that mass violence by governments often signifies instability rather than strength.

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The last hostage returned. Can Israel finally exhale?

Dan Perry in Forward

Israel experienced a significant moment of relief with the return of the remains of Staff Sergeant Ran Gvili, the last hostage of the Hamas conflict abducted during the devastating October 2023 attack.

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I am embarrassed to call myself a journalist.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Journalist Joshua Hoffman critiques contemporary Western media for drifting toward sensationalism and bias, highlighting a Wall Street Journal op-ed by Iran's Foreign Minister as emblematic of this trend.

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Mamdani visits Holocaust survivor at her apartment on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani privately visited Olga Spiegel, an 82-year-old Holocaust survivor and artist living in a rent-stabilized Manhattan apartment.

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Listening to the Voices of Survivors, and Nazi Perpetrators

Jane Levere in Hadassah

An audio exhibition at The New York Historical Society showcases previously unavailable recordings of Holocaust survivors, bystanders, and Nazi perpetrators, based on interviews conducted by Claude Lanzmann for his iconic 1985 documentary, Shoah.

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The greatest memorial for the Holocaust is Israel.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman argues that the greatest way to honor Holocaust victims is by supporting Jewish power, peoplehood, and Zionism, emphasizing Israel as the ultimate memorial to the Holocaust.

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I thought I understood the Holocaust — until I walked through Auschwitz

eJewishPhilanthropy

Dahlia Crawford, an Afro-Latina high school junior, shares her transformative experience visiting Auschwitz with Success Academy charter schools.

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German trains brought Jews to their death at Bergen-Belsen. They can’t be allowed to disturb the site.

Menachem Z. Rosensaft in JTA

Deutsche Bahn's proposal to establish a new high-speed train route close to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp loading ramp is drawing significant opposition due to its potential to disrupt Holocaust memorial integrity.

History ›

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The Men Who Bring Them Home

Dovi Safier in Tablet

In this poignant narrative, Dovi Safier recounts his visit to Israel as he supports Yasar Darom, a specialized IDF unit responsible for recovering the remains of fallen soldiers and civilians in conflict zones.

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What we talk about when we talk about Anne Frank hiding from ICE

Emily Tamkin in Forward

Amid concerns of rising antisemitism, the debate over Anne Frank's legacy is reignited by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's comments comparing children hiding from ICE to Frank's experience during the Holocaust.

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With the Return of Ran Gvili, Former Hostages Finally Remove Their Yellow Pins

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Israeli society marks a significant moment as the remains of Ran Gvili, the last Israeli hostage in Gaza, are returned, concluding a grievous chapter that began with the October 7, 2023 attack.

Communities ›

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Family First Inbox: Issue 979

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

This collection of reader responses from Family First Issue 979 explores themes of parental involvement in education, transitioning life phases, and cultural adaptation challenges within Jewish communities.

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Four Days and a Lifetime

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

In an inspiring journey organized by Ohel Sarala, 350 young Jewish women traveled across Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary on a mission not of tourism, but of spiritual upliftment and supportive prayer.

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Orthodox Jewish groups have been quiet about ICE. This Minneapolis rabbi wasn’t.

Louis Keene in Forward

Rabbi Max Davis, an Orthodox rabbi in Minneapolis, stands out in his community for publicly criticizing the actions of ICE in the city, contrasting with the silence from major Orthodox organizations.

Science ›

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Inside Out: Tips for Tresses

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Cindy Scarr provides a comprehensive guide for maintaining strong and clean hair, with various science-backed techniques.

Holidays ›

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Coming Up Roses

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish New Year for Trees, is a time of natural beauty in Israel as the landscape blooms after the winter rains.

Education ›

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Sink or Swim

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Cindy Scarr's article "Sink or Swim" explores the challenges and triumphs of a school program designed to promote positive behavior through the Shining Together Middos Project.

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Two Exes and a “Why?”

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Cindy Scarr explores the damaging impact of parental conflicts during and after divorce on children, through the lens of a family therapist's experience.

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Saved

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

In a heartfelt exploration of divine protection, the experiences of the Scarr family on a perilously cold night in Atlanta exemplify the Jewish belief that acts of tzedakah can carry profound protective powers.

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On Holocaust Remembrance Day, warning signs of our contemporary society crumbling

Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin in Forward

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin reflects on contemporary societal issues that echo dangerous historical patterns of dehumanization.

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To combat hate, we need more than coordination — we need an interdisciplinary approach

eJewishPhilanthropy

Kenneth S. Stern advocates for an interdisciplinary approach to combat hate, drawing parallels between the fields of medicine and hate studies.

Torah ›

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Parshas Beshalach: 5786

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

In her reflection on Parshas Beshalach, Cindy Scarr explores the idea that detours can be more pivotal than reaching the destination.

Television/Film ›

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So many Jews stars in this comedy, so few chances for them to shine

Dan Friedman in Forward

"Fantasy Life," directed and co-written by Matthew Shear, revolves around an unlikely relationship between Sam, a clumsy former law student with mental health issues, and Dianne, a washed-up former child actor.

Culture ›

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Menachem Daum was not your typical Orthodox Jewish filmmaker

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward

Menachem Daum (1946-2024) was a distinctive voice in Orthodox Jewish filmmaking, known for bridging divides between various cultural and religious groups.

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Could a video game help combat antisemitism on college campuses?

Noah Hirsch-Rechter in Forward

StrangeLand, an upcoming PC game by Julia Sebastien, seeks to address antisemitism on college campuses by simulating the life of a Jewish student at an Ivy League school.

Literature ›

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Stories of ghosts, grief and Shabbat gladness win top prizes in Jewish children’s literature

Penny Schwartz in Forward

Neshama, a novel-in-verse by Marcella Pixley, took the gold medal in the Sydney Taylor Book Awards for middle-grade readers, highlighting the resilience and identity of Anna, a Jewish girl who finds solace in her heritage amidst adversity.

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A new exhibit honors writer Lore Segal, a child survivor and lifelong skeptic of easy truths

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward

An exhibit titled "And That's True Too: The Life and Work of Lore Segal," running at the Center for Jewish History in Manhattan, celebrates the nuanced legacy of writer Lore Segal, a child survivor of the Holocaust.

Antisemitism ›

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NJ church deletes video of pageant featuring antisemitic character but says critics took it ‘out of context’

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward

A Ukrainian church in New Jersey has come under fire for a Christmas pageant featuring a character dressed in stereotypical Jewish attire and racial slurs, prompting accusations of antisemitism.

Sports ›

0 Sports Antisemitism

Deni Avdija to make triumphant DC return as star NBA player

Matthew Shea in Jewish Insider

Deni Avdija, the Israeli NBA star, returns to Washington D.C. for a game that coincides with Jewish Heritage Night and International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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