Emes Ve-Emunah
Why Context Matters
11 Mar
Jonathan Glazer, director of "The Zone of Interest," won the Best Foreign Film Oscar at the recent Academy Awards ceremony. In his acceptance speech, he high...
11 Mar
Forward
No, Jonathan Glazer did not ‘refute his Jewishness’
11 Mar
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 jus...
11 Mar
JTA
The Netherlands, home to the Nazis’ most famous victim, has never had a Holocaust museum — until now
11 Mar
The Netherlands has recently opened its first National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam, providing a comprehensive account of the country's role in the Holocaus...
11 Mar
The Beinart Notebook
Gaza and the Course of History
11 Mar
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-...
11 Mar
Future of Jewish
No, winning a war is not genocide.
11 Mar
Amidst escalating violence in the Middle East, there is a growing misconception that Israel's defensive actions against Hamas amount to genocide, as criticis...
11 Mar
Forward
At Oscars, ‘Zone of Interest’ director calls out ‘Jewishness and the Holocaust being hijacked’ by Israel
11 Mar
Director Jonathan Glazer, accepting the Oscar for Best International Feature for "The Zone of Interest," spoke out against Israel's actions in Gaza, connecti...
11 Mar
Jewish Action
The Tenacity of Our Nation – Hope Amid Crisis
9 Mar
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 su...
9 Mar
Forward
21 countries agree to updated guidelines on Nazi-looted art as researchers say much work remains
8 Mar
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. ...
8 Mar
Forward
Monument to Ukrainian soldiers who served under Nazis removed from Canadian cemetery
8 Mar
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...
8 Mar
Forward
Dutch tram company that carried Anne Frank to her doom sought compensation for their trouble, new research shows
8 Mar
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...
8 Mar
Jewish Chronicle
A love affair in the shadows of the gas chambers
8 Mar
"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...
8 Mar
Forward
A ‘new look’ at the Holocaust through fashion recycles old excuses for Nazi collaborators
7 Mar
"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 Dio...
7 Mar
Forward
A mural of the Simpsons as Holocaust victims should be offensive. It’s actually a stroke of genius
7 Mar
Artist aleXsandro Palombo created a controversial mural in Milan depicting characters from The Simpsons as Holocaust victims, with one panel showing them wea...
7 Mar
Forward
Longtime Jewish wrestling promoter Paul Heyman to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame
6 Mar
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. Heyman, known fo...
6 Mar
Tablet
Peace Is Written With a Swastika
6 Mar
The text reflects on experiences of antisemitism in Guatemala, highlighting a childhood encounter with a boy who called the author "Israel" in a derogatory m...
6 Mar
Forward
Why an artist famous for illustrating the Haggadah is more relevant than ever
5 Mar
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 poli...
5 Mar
Forward
Ben Stern, Holocaust survivor who stood up to neo-Nazis in Skokie, dies at 102
5 Mar
Ben Stern, a Holocaust survivor who faced unimaginable horrors in his youth, passed away at 102 in Berkeley, California. Known for his courageous stand again...
5 Mar
Future of Jewish
The Israeli-Palestinian Battle for People's Minds
5 Mar
The text discusses the battle of information and branding tactics in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, drawing parallels to marketing strategies outlined in ...
5 Mar
Jewish Chronicle
The Zone of Interest is the finest Shoah film ever made
29 Feb
"The Zone of Interest" is praised as a significant film about the Holocaust for its unique approach. Set primarily in the home of Auschwitz's commandant Rudo...
29 Feb
Between The Lines
When Prayers Go Unanswered
29 Feb
The text discusses the challenges of unanswered prayers, particularly in the context of current events affecting Israel and the Jewish people. It delves into...
29 Feb
Ami
A Holocaust Hero Under Attack
28 Feb
Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara, known for saving thousands of Jews during the Holocaust, is facing criticism from an Israeli professor who argues that Sug...
28 Feb
Menschwarmers
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Mitch Albom on his sportswriting career, new Holocaust book and accidentally writing a hockey anthem
28 Feb
Mitch Albom discusses his new Holocaust-themed novel, "The Little Liar," exploring themes of truth and deception through the story of Greek Jews during WWII,...
28 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
The Counterfeit Countess, book review: The Jew who saved thousands of Poles by posing as a Catholic
27 Feb
"The Counterfeit Countess" recounts the remarkable story of Janina Mehlberg, a Jewish mathematician who impersonated a Polish countess to save over 10,000 ma...
27 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
Nachtland review: Is that a Hitler in the attic?
27 Feb
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 amon...
27 Feb
Forward
Holocaust education bill fails in Washington State after debate over Jewish refugees, genocide and the Gaza war
27 Feb
A bill in Washington State proposing Holocaust education in schools failed after debate over references to Israel's war with Hamas. The bill aimed to build o...
27 Feb
Forward
In a Romeo-and-Juliet musical set in WWII Shanghai, Chinese and Jewish refugees are star-crossed lovers
26 Feb
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 Je...
26 Feb
The Cholent
Holocaust Education Bill Dies
23 Feb
A bill mandating Holocaust and genocide education in Washington state K-12 schools failed to advance, sparking concerns amid rising anti-Semitism. The Holoca...
23 Feb
Kveller
The Incredible True Story of Robert ‘Rosie’ Rosenthal, the Jewish Hero in Apple TV+’s ‘Masters of the Air’
23 Feb
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 fo...
23 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
Fervour by Toby Lloyd, review: An infuriatingly flawed debut novel
23 Feb
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...
23 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
The Jewish journey equips us to fight this new wave of hate
23 Feb
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. Antisemitis...
23 Feb
Forward
'Golda,’ biopic about Israeli leader at war, wins top prize from Cinema for Peace Foundation
23 Feb
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 bio...
23 Feb
Kveller
The First Trailer of Peacock’s ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ Is Here
22 Feb
Peacock released the first trailer for "The Tattooist of Auschwitz," a limited series based on the bestselling novel. Directed by Tali Shalom Ezer, the show ...
22 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
Jewish films to watch in 2024, from Shoshana to Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black
22 Feb
In 2024, Jewish-themed films are making a significant impact, with a variety of genres capturing attention. Films like "The Zone of Interest" by Jonathan Gla...
22 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
The ICJ ruling has forever changed how it is to be a Jew
21 Feb
The International Court of Justice's interim ruling in a genocide case brought against Israel by South Africa has sparked strong Jewish reactions, especially...
21 Feb
JTA
‘Emigré,’ a musical drama about Shanghai’s Jewish community during WWII, makes its US premiere
20 Feb
"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...
20 Feb
Forward
This Purim play features Henry Ford, Eastern Parkway tunnels and Marjorie Taylor Greene
16 Feb
David Herskovits, the artistic director of Target Margin Theater, is debuting a play called "Remember This Trick," which is a pastiche drawing from various s...
16 Feb
Forward
Man who sold gun in synagogue threat case sentenced to 27 months
15 Feb
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. H...
15 Feb
Tablet
Things to Do After My Death
15 Feb
The author recounts their experience growing up in Hungary with a Jewish background that they were not aware of until their adolescence. They learn about the...
15 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
My visit to the set of the upcoming TV series of The Tattooist of Auschwitz
14 Feb
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 Sokolo...
14 Feb
Forward
A Polish ‘countess’ saved thousands of concentration camp prisoners from the Nazis. No one knew she was a Jew.
12 Feb
Janina Mehlberg, a Jewish mathematician, disguised herself as a Polish countess named Janina Suchodolska during the Holocaust. Working underground as an offi...
12 Feb
Forward
In play after play, artists keep asking the Jewish question to which there is no answer
10 Feb
The article discusses the growing trend in contemporary theater to explore Jewish trauma and suffering, particularly in relation to the Holocaust. Plays such...
10 Feb
The Cholent
Seattle, We Have a Problem
9 Feb
Black Lives Matter at School, a Seattle-based education-activist collective, has taken a definitive step toward embracing anti-Israel ideology. BLM at School...
9 Feb
Kveller
The Trailer for Hulu’s New Holocaust Show ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ Looks Incredible
9 Feb
Hulu released the first trailer for the upcoming series We Were the Lucky Ones, based on the novel by Georgia Hunter about her family's survival during the H...
9 Feb
Moment
Q&A | Genocide Scholar Mike Brand on the ICJ Ruling
8 Feb
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a preliminary ruling finding the charge of genocide against Israel plausible, in response to a case broug...
8 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
Dispatches from Amsterdam
8 Feb
Renowned British director Steve McQueen's new film set in Amsterdam, inspired by the book "Atlas of an Occupied City," explores the Nazi occupation of Amster...
8 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
The architect of optimism
8 Feb
Daniel Libeskind, a Jewish architect, emphasizes the power of optimism in his designs, particularly in his work on the Maggies Centres, offering solace and a...
8 Feb
Forward
Nina Gottlieb, Holocaust survivor who told her story in an award-winning documentary, dies at 91
7 Feb
Nina Gottlieb, a Holocaust survivor, has died at the age of 91. She broke her decades-long silence about her experiences in the Holocaust in a documentary ca...
7 Feb
Forward
What we keep getting wrong about the Holocaust
7 Feb
In "The Holocaust: An Unfinished History," Dan Stone challenges common misconceptions about the Holocaust, arguing that it was not solely a German project bu...
7 Feb
JTA
Jewish Life Stories: A nurse who met Churchill, a rabbi who warned about the Internet
7 Feb
This article covers the stories of several individuals in Jewish life who have passed away recently. David Karp, a news photographer known for capturing Jewi...
7 Feb
JTA
Newly declassified documents reveal why Canada let convicted Nazi war criminals keep their citizenship
6 Feb
Recently declassified documents shed light on why Canada allowed convicted Nazi war criminals to retain their citizenship. In 1967, the country's justice min...
6 Feb