18forty
The Book That’s Also a Rebbe
7 Dec
Yud-Tes Kislev, celebrated on 19 Kislev, marks a pivotal moment for Chassidism and its followers, particularly those affiliated with Chabad. Known as the Ros...
7 Dec
Forward
A lackluster exhibit gives short shrift to Claude Lanzmann’s legacy — and to the Shoah’s victims
5 Dec
The exhibition "The Recordings: Voices from the Shoah Tapes" at The New York Historical, intended to commemorate Claude Lanzmann's legacy, disappoints by fai...
5 Dec
Forward
The moral imperative of a name: Yad Vashem documents five million Holocaust victims
5 Dec
Yad Vashem has reached a significant milestone by recovering the names of five million Holocaust victims, an effort aimed at restoring the dignity stripped b...
5 Dec
Jewdicious
The Muslim Who Saved 250,000 Jews
5 Dec
Sultan Mohammed V of Morocco played a crucial role in protecting the Jewish community during World War II by resisting Vichy France's attempts to implement N...
5 Dec
Between The Lines
‘Hostage’ Memoir May Well Become A Classic
4 Dec
Eli Sharabi's memoir, "Hostage," has quickly achieved best-seller status in Israel and is now drawing international acclaim as a moving testament to his harr...
4 Dec
Jewish Insider
Amid rising antisemitism, Success Academy takes charter school students to Auschwitz
4 Dec
Success Academy, a charter school network serving primarily low-income families in New York City, has initiated a profound educational program by taking a gr...
4 Dec
JTA
Rabbi Mayer Moskowitz, Holocaust survivor and Jewish educator, dead at 98
3 Dec
Rabbi Mayer Moskowitz, who passed away at 98, lived a remarkable life defined by survival, resilience, and dedication to Jewish education. As a Holocaust sur...
3 Dec
JTA
NYC principal turns down Holocaust survivor’s talk over his ‘messages around Israel and Palestine’
3 Dec
A New York City middle school principal, Arin Rusch, rejected a presentation by Holocaust survivor Sami Steigmann due to concerns with his material relating ...
3 Dec
Forward
The Jewish playwright who inspired Tom Stoppard to write his Holocaust history
3 Dec
Tom Stoppard's play "Leopoldstadt" is notably influenced by the Jewish playwright Arthur Schnitzler, a significant figure in German-speaking theater from the...
3 Dec
JTA
A timely New York exhibition immerses listeners in voices from the Holocaust
3 Dec
The New York Historical's latest exhibition, "The Recordings: Voices from the Shoah Tapes," presents a visceral auditory experience that highlights the histo...
3 Dec
18forty
5 Things Vayishlach Teaches About Faith After the Holocaust
3 Dec
Parshat Vayishlach's narrative of Yaakov wrestling with a mysterious figure takes on profound significance when reflected upon in the context of post-Holocau...
3 Dec
JTA
Tom Stoppard, playwright whose last work explored his family’s Holocaust history, dies at 88
30 Nov
Tom Stoppard, a revered playwright renowned for his intellectual and dynamic plays, passed away at 88. His final work, "Leopoldstadt," ventured into his fami...
30 Nov
JTA
Sarah Hurwitz, former Obama aide, stirs social media firestorm with remarks about Holocaust education
26 Nov
Sarah Hurwitz, a former speechwriter for the Obamas and an author, sparked controversy with her remarks at the Jewish Federations of North America General As...
26 Nov
JTA
Boston’s unfinished Holocaust museum hoists boxcar into exhibit space overlooking Boston Common
26 Nov
Boston's emerging Holocaust Museum, the first in New England, achieved a significant milestone with the installation of a historic 12-ton railcar on its four...
26 Nov
Forward
The ‘Wicked’ Munchkins seem pretty Jewish this time around
24 Nov
"Wicked: For Good," the sequel to the musical adaptation of Gregory Maguire's novel, draws strong parallels to Jewish history and the Holocaust by highlighti...
24 Nov
JTA
Polish officials criticize Yad Vashem’s post on social media, days after US official rejects Polish complicity as ‘grotesque falsehood’
24 Nov
The debate over Poland's role during the Holocaust has intensified following statements by Thomas Rose, the U.S. ambassador to Poland, who refuted the notion...
24 Nov
JTA
They had status, safety and power — and still chose to defy Hitler
23 Nov
Jonathan Freedland's book, "The Traitors Circle," explores the little-known story of a group of elite Germans who risked their status, safety, and power to r...
23 Nov
JTA
What the US ambassador to Poland left out when he absolved Poland of Holocaust complicity
21 Nov
In a critical response to U.S. Ambassador Thomas Rose's recent speech, Menachem Z. Rosensaft argues that absolving Poland of any Holocaust complicity overloo...
21 Nov
Future of Jewish
AI is rewriting the Holocaust — and history at large.
20 Nov
The article addresses the profound impact of AI technology on historical discourse and public understanding, with AI-generated content blurring the lines bet...
20 Nov
Kveller
Jeremy Strong, Shira Haas, Lizzy Caplan To Star in New Netflix Nazi Hunters Show
20 Nov
Netflix has announced a new adaptation of Ira Levin's 1976 thriller novel 'The Boys from Brazil,' which centers on Nazi hunters uncovering a shocking plot in...
20 Nov
Unpacked
The Real Reason H!tler Couldn’t Stop Obsessing Over Jews | Explained
20 Nov
Adolf Hitler's persistent obsession with Jews formed the bedrock of his worldview, serving as more than mere prejudice but as a fundamental conviction. The v...
20 Nov
MomentMag
Courage and Betrayal: Inside Nazi Germany’s Hidden Resistance with Jonathan Freedland and Dan Raviv
20 Nov
In this insightful discussion, journalist Jonathan Freedland presents his book, "The Traitors Circle: The True Story of a Secret Resistance Network in Nazi G...
20 Nov
Forward
The Nazis would have embraced these elite Germans — nevertheless, they resisted
19 Nov
Jonathan Freedland's book, "The Traitors Circle," explores a little-known network of German aristocrats and intellectuals who resisted the Nazi regime throug...
19 Nov
Forward
In Israel, she's a national heroine — Americans are starting to understand why
18 Nov
Hannah Senesh, an Israeli icon renowned for her heroism during World War II, is gaining recognition in the United States through Douglas Century's biography,...
18 Nov
Forward
German auction house calls off ‘shameless’ sale of concentration camp artifacts
17 Nov
A German auction house has canceled the proposed sale of hundreds of Holocaust artifacts from Auschwitz and Buchenwald following public outcry, especially cr...
17 Nov
MomentMag
The Wisdom of a Peace Builder with Alice Wairimu Nderitu with Sarah Breger
14 Nov
Alice Wairimu Nderitu shares her insights on peacebuilding, informed by her experience as a rare female ethnic conflict mediator and as the former United Nat...
14 Nov
Forward
Is the movie 'Nuremberg' about the wrong psychiatrist?
13 Nov
The article reflects on the portrayal of Army psychiatrist Douglas Kelley in the film 'Nuremberg,' suggesting that the film overlooks the significant contrib...
13 Nov
JTA
Prominent Holocaust survivors die, including the ‘librarian of Auschwitz’ and the last Warsaw Ghetto fighter
13 Nov
Several prominent Holocaust survivors, representing the dwindling number of eyewitness voices to the atrocities, have recently passed away, marking the end o...
13 Nov
Jewish History Lectures
The Aish Kodesh Chaye Sarah Jewish History in the Torah
13 Nov
The video offers an exploration of the teachings of Rabbi Kalonymus Kalmish Shapiro, the spiritual leader and Torah commentator who produced the Aish Kodesh....
13 Nov
JTA
Groundbreaking analysis of Hitler’s DNA shows no Jewish ancestry — but finds a genetic disorder
12 Nov
An analysis of Adolf Hitler's DNA reveals that he had no Jewish ancestry, countering long-standing claims to the contrary. The groundbreaking study, highligh...
12 Nov
Hadassah
REVIEW: ‘The Last Dekrepitzer’
12 Nov
"The Last Dekrepitzer" by Howard Langer, winner of the National Jewish Book Awards Book Club prize, follows Rabbi Shmuel Meir Lichtbencher, the sole survivor...
12 Nov
Forward
Pope Leo names Italian Holocaust film ‘Life is Beautiful’ as one of his 4 favorites of all time
11 Nov
Pope Leo XIV has chosen Roberto Benigni's controversial Holocaust film, "Life Is Beautiful," as one of his favorite movies, highlighting its polarizing impac...
11 Nov
Forward
Is 'Nuremberg' the Holocaust movie we need right now?
11 Nov
The film "Nuremberg," directed by James Vanderbilt, attempts to tackle the complex history of the Nuremberg trials with a focus on the relationship between p...
11 Nov
Future of Jewish
When 'The Holocaust Is Fake' Shows Up on Your Street Corner
10 Nov
The essay by Aviya Kushner explores the painful yet essential act of responding to Holocaust denial, highlighted by her personal experiences encountering den...
10 Nov
Forward
Yad Vashem says it has identified 5 million Holocaust victims with help of AI
4 Nov
Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust memorial institution, has achieved a significant milestone by identifying 5 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust, utilizing...
4 Nov
Future of Jewish
They tried to erase the Jews behind Europe’s most famous brands.
3 Nov
Andrea Baur's essay highlights the systematic expropriation of Jewish contributions to European innovation during the Nazi regime, a process known as "Aryani...
3 Nov
JTA
Hannah Senesh’s example of Jewish pride and sacrifice gains renewed attention in our anxious era
3 Nov
Hannah Senesh, a young Jewish poet and soldier, is experiencing a resurgence of interest through theatrical and literary portrayals, more than 80 years after...
3 Nov
JTA
Yad Vashem says it has identified 5 million Holocaust victims: ‘Behind each name is a life that mattered’
3 Nov
Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust memorial, has successfully identified 5 million Holocaust victims through the use of AI and advanced machine learning techniqu...
3 Nov
JTA
Harrisburg diocese condemns Auschwitz gates in Catholic school’s Halloween float
3 Nov
A Catholic school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, faced backlash after including a replica of the Auschwitz gates in its Halloween parade. The display featured ...
3 Nov
Tablet
The Japanese Scholar Who Saved a Generation of Jews
3 Nov
This engaging article by Meir Soloveichik recounts the extraordinary story of Chiune Sugihara and Setsuzo Kotsuji, two Japanese heroes who played pivotal rol...
3 Nov
Forward
As long as there are movies about Nazis, there will be movies about the art they looted
31 Oct
Pascal Bonitzer's film "Auction" serves as a recent addition to the genre focusing on Nazi-looted art, exploring the ethical and legal ramifications of art r...
31 Oct
Forward
A sign in my neighborhood says 'The Holocaust is fake' — I wish I felt surprised
30 Oct
Amid growing occurrences of Holocaust denial and distortion, Aviya Kushner expresses her disturbance at encountering a sign proclaiming "The Holocaust is fak...
30 Oct
Forward
How Germany's Holocaust remembrance culture kicked off a democratic crisis
30 Oct
Walking through Weimar, Germany, exemplifies the nation's Erinnerungskultur, or memory culture, which centers on commemorating Holocaust victims through Stol...
30 Oct
JTA
German government pledges record $1B in funding for Holocaust survivor home care
29 Oct
The German government has committed a historic $1.08 billion to support home care for Holocaust survivors, addressing the increasing needs of an aging surviv...
29 Oct
Mishpacha
Guarded Like an Esrog
28 Oct
The emotional reunion of Yosef Chaim Ohana with his father Avi after Yosef's release from Hamas captivity highlights a journey of unwavering faith and the po...
28 Oct
Forward
In HBO's new Stephen King series, the Holocaust is fuel for jump scares
28 Oct
The HBO Max series "It: Welcome to Derry," a prequel to the movie "It," controversially uses the Holocaust to heighten horror elements in its narrative. The ...
28 Oct
eJewishPhilanthropy
Freedom is only the beginning: What former hostages can learn from Holocaust survivors
24 Oct
As Israeli hostages are freed and reunite with their families, the Jewish community is reminded of the long road to healing that lies ahead, inspired by the ...
24 Oct
Tablet
Still Covering Their Tracks
22 Oct
The French national railway company SNCF has long attempted to obscure its role in the Holocaust, during which it transported over 76,000 Jews to Nazi concen...
22 Oct
Jewish Insider
A 21-year-old from rural Argentina travels 5,000 miles to learn — and teach — tolerance
21 Oct
Agustina Cruz, a 21-year-old from rural Argentina, traveled to Washington, D.C., becoming the first recipient of the White Rose Award for her advocacy for ma...
21 Oct
Forward
Hidden in Central Park, a modest installation of Holocaust art — but what was it doing there?
20 Oct
While walking in Central Park, composer Ricky Ian Gordon stumbled upon what he initially thought to be a street art installation—painted bricks depicting Hol...
20 Oct