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Forward Adrien Brody's performance in 'The Brutalist' hits home for descendants of immigrants and Holocaust survivors 3 Feb

Adrien Brody's portrayal of a Holocaust survivor and immigrant architect in 'The Brutalist' hit home for many at a recent 92ndY event, as he discussed themes...

3 Feb

JTA A South Carolina rabbi’s Holocaust memorial speech was pulled from public TV for being too ‘political’ 31 Jan

Rabbi Sam Rose of South Carolina faced censorship when his Holocaust memorial speech linking the Holocaust to current anti-refugee, LGBTQ policies, and book ...

31 Jan

The Cholent What Does the Holocaust Mean in 2025? 31 Jan

As the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation prompts reflection on Holocaust remembrance, this article examines how its memory is evolving amidst a dwin...

31 Jan

Haaretz Weekly From Hamas captivity to recovery: the long road ahead for Israel's freed hostages 31 Jan

Israeli hostages freed from prolonged captivity by Hamas face intense physical and mental health challenges, with experts like Professor Hagai Levine critici...

31 Jan

Moment Wisdom Project | Frida Jacobson, 91, “Fight for What You Want in Life” 31 Jan

Frida Jacobson, a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor, shares her life story of resilience, love, and courage. Born in Belgium, she was hidden in a convent during...

31 Jan

JTA An UES street corner gets a new name — after a Holocaust museum in Israel 30 Jan

A corner in Manhattan's Upper East Side, at East 67th and Third Avenue, has been co-named Yad Vashem Way, in a ceremony attended by local politicians, Israel...

30 Jan

Promised Podcast The “Justices Supreme and Crises Constitutional” Edition 30 Jan

Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss the Israeli Justice Minister's refusal to recognize the new chief justice of the Supreme C...

30 Jan

JTA A Holocaust survivor shares her story as part of an avant-garde jazz performance at Joe’s Pub 30 Jan

Holocaust survivor Millie Baran, at 99 years old, is sharing her harrowing story in a novel way: through an avant-garde jazz performance at Joe's Pub in Manh...

30 Jan

Lehrhaus Edwin Salomon’s ‘Like Animals’ Existential Art: A Retrospective in honor of his 10th Yahrzeit 30 Jan

Edwin Salomon, a Jewish Israeli painter born in Romania, is remembered in a retrospective marking the 10th anniversary of his passing. His art, deeply influe...

30 Jan

JTA Unique Yad Vashem exhibit and street naming highlight NYC’s commitment to remember the Holocaust 29 Jan

New York City has inaugurated two significant initiatives to honor Holocaust remembrance, coinciding with International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80t...

29 Jan

Moment Cold Crematorium: Reporting from the Land of Auschwitz with Alex Bruner, Susan Rubin Suleiman and Amy E. Schwartz 29 Jan

Eighty years post-Holocaust, the narratives from Auschwitz still unfold with the English translation of Cold Crematorium, originally published in Hungarian b...

29 Jan

MomentMag Cold Crematorium Reporting from the Land of Auschwitz w/Alex Bruner Susan R. Suleiman & Amy Schwartz 29 Jan

The discussion explores the newly translated work "Cold Crematorium: Reporting from the Land of Auschwitz" by Jozsef Debreczeni, shedding light on lesser-kno...

29 Jan

Kveller Prince William Thinks His Son Is Old Enough to Learn About the Holocaust 28 Jan

Prince William is seeking to pass down the memory of the Holocaust to younger generations, specifically to his eldest son, Prince George, who is 11. Speaking...

28 Jan

Forward Anne Frank didn't live here — she never had the chance 28 Jan

The article describes a new Anne Frank exhibition in New York City, which offers a full-scale replica of the secret annex where Anne Frank and her family hid...

28 Jan

Moment In Search of the Meaning of Viktor Frankl 28 Jan

Viktor Frankl, a prominent psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor, is best known for his book "Man's Search for Meaning," which was based on his experiences in ...

28 Jan

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner Canadians describe visiting Auschwitz on the 80th anniversary of its liberation 28 Jan

Canadian politicians and Holocaust survivors commemorated the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation, highlighting the continuing fight against antisemit...

28 Jan

JTA Holocaust distortion more dangerous than denial, warns departing IHRA chief Kathrin Meyer 27 Jan

Kathrin Meyer, the departing secretary-general of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), highlights the dangers of Holocaust distortion, as...

27 Jan

Forward The only Jew in Oświęcim, Poland, can see Auschwitz from her bedroom window 27 Jan

Hila Weisz-Gut, the sole Jewish resident of Owicim, Poland, lives within view of the Auschwitz concentration camp site. An Israeli Holocaust researcher, she ...

27 Jan

Forward Why Israel should have little to do with Holocaust Remembrance Day 27 Jan

Emily Tamkin argues that no single nation should be seen as the steward of Holocaust remembrance. As debates bubble over the roles of countries like Israel a...

27 Jan

Culturally Jewish Daniel Pelton transformed Holocaust tattoos into orchestral jazz. This is what it sounds like 27 Jan

Daniel Pelton, a musician from Calgary, was inspired by his exploration of Holocaust history to transform tattoo numbers from a Holocaust narrative into orch...

27 Jan

Jewdicious People Can't 'Never Forget' What They Do Not Know: A Holocaust Remembrance Day Message 27 Jan

Highlighting the significance of Holocaust education, Michael Golden stresses the urgent need to improve public awareness due to widespread ignorance and mis...

27 Jan

JTA Jews removed from Irish Holocaust memorial event for protesting president’s remarks on Gaza 27 Jan

A Holocaust memorial ceremony in Dublin was disrupted when Jewish attendees protested remarks by Irish President Michael Higgins concerning the recent Gaza c...

27 Jan

What Matters Now What Matters Now to Yad Vashem head Dani Dayan: What to do when 'friends' disappoint 27 Jan

Dani Dayan, Chairman of Yad Vashem, discusses the complexities surrounding Holocaust remembrance and the challenges faced in international politics after the...

27 Jan

Jewish Chronicle We have still not been fully liberated from Auschwitz 27 Jan

The article discusses how two contemporary films, "The Brutalist" and "A Real Pain," approach the Holocaust from different perspectives while highlighting on...

27 Jan

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner ‘The Holocaust is always inside you’: Pinchas Gutter and Mariette Doduck, new Order of Canada winners, won’t stop educating 27 Jan

Pinchas Gutter and Mariette Doduck, both Holocaust survivors, discuss their surprise and gratitude at being awarded the Order of Canada, reflecting on their ...

27 Jan

Hadassah Magazine Discussion: The Enduring Relevance of Anne Frank 26 Jan

Hadassah Magazine is hosting a panel discussion on February 20 about the lasting impact of Anne Frank's diary, which remains a pivotal work in Holocaust lite...

26 Jan

Forward What we write about when we write about Anne Frank 26 Jan

Ruth Franklin's 'The Many Lives of Anne Frank' offers a multifaceted examination of Anne Frank's enduring legacy through biography, cultural history, and lit...

26 Jan

JTA A gift shop at Auschwitz? New films and a graphic memoir explore the contradictions of ‘dark tourism’ 26 Jan

In a time when interest in Holocaust remembrance is surging, a range of new cultural works have emerged exploring the complex emotions tied to visiting Holoc...

26 Jan

JTA Just 50 Holocaust survivors will be at Auschwitz for the 80th anniversary of its liberation 24 Jan

As the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation nears, only 50 Holocaust survivors will attend the commemoration, reflecting the dwindling number of living...

24 Jan

JTA 12 Holocaust survivors share their stories on a Times Square billboard 24 Jan

Twelve Holocaust survivors, including Hungarian-born Judith Frydman, are being featured on a Times Square billboard in an initiative by the Jewish Community ...

24 Jan

Hadassah Bringing Anne Frank to New York City 24 Jan

Ronald Leopold, Executive Director of the Anne Frank House, has launched a full-scale recreation of Anne Frank's hiding place in Amsterdam at New York City's...

24 Jan

Hadassah The Enduring Mythology of Anne Frank 24 Jan

Anne Frank's "Diary of a Young Girl" is a powerful literary work that has profoundly shaped global understanding of the Holocaust. However, its universal mes...

24 Jan

Jewish Chronicle Lily’s lesson? Shoah education is possible in a world of fake news 24 Jan

As the Holocaust survivor generation dwindles, Lily Ebert's legacy emphasizes the urgent need to adapt Holocaust education for a new era while countering ant...

24 Jan

People of the Pod The Oldest Holocaust Survivor Siblings: A Tale of Family, Survival, and Hope 23 Jan

Allan Novak shares the remarkable tale of his family, the world's oldest Holocaust survivor siblings, and their optimistic resilience through harrowing times...

23 Jan

Kveller ‘A Real Pain’ Is the Most Masterful Holocaust Movie I’ve Ever Seen 23 Jan

"A Real Pain," Jesse Eisenberg's latest film streaming on Hulu, is a deeply personal and poignant exploration of Jewish identity and Holocaust legacy. The st...

23 Jan

Moment Book Review | A Language Forged in Fire 23 Jan

Hannah Pollin-Galay's "Occupied Words: What the Holocaust Did to Yiddish" explores the transformation of the Yiddish language during the Holocaust, highlight...

23 Jan

JTA Louisville Orchestra remembers its concertmaster with an opera he performed in a Nazi concentration camp 23 Jan

The Louisville Orchestra is commemorating its former concertmaster, Paul Kling, by performing the Holocaust-era opera 'Der Kaiser von Atlantis,' which he pla...

23 Jan

Jewish Chronicle We must stop the dehumanisation of Jews, especially at the UN 23 Jan

Throughout history, Jews have faced dehumanization, most horrifically manifesting during the Holocaust. Today, similar tactics resurface, amplified by social...

23 Jan

What Matters Now What Matters Now to Adir Miller and mom Marianne: Getting the last laugh after the Holocaust 23 Jan

Adir Miller's film "The Ring," inspired by his mother Marianne's incredible Holocaust survival story, showcases the intertwining of humor and tragedy in thei...

23 Jan

Jewish Chronicle The son of the Tattooist of Auschwitz on his parents’ bestseller 23 Jan

Gary Sokolov, son of the famed tattooist of Auschwitz, Lale Sokolov, shares his deeply personal journey of discovery about his parents' harrowing past and th...

23 Jan

Jewish Chronicle The Jewish musicians who were forced to play for the Nazis 23 Jan

The harrowing yet inspiring story of Jewish musicians at Auschwitz is brought to light through two films that coincide with the 80th anniversary of the camp'...

23 Jan

JTA Jewish postwar epic ‘The Brutalist’ picks up 10 Oscar nominations, with ‘A Complete Unknown’ close behind 23 Jan

The recent Oscar nominations highlight a strong Jewish presence with films like "The Brutalist," a postwar epic about a Holocaust survivor architect, receivi...

23 Jan

Jewish Lives ANNE FRANK 23 Jan

Ruth Franklin delves into Anne Frank's evolution from a typical teenager to an iconic figure through her diary, discussing various adaptations and interpreta...

23 Jan

JTA The first-ever full-scale replica of Anne Frank’s secret annex opens in NYC 22 Jan

A groundbreaking exhibition at the Center for Jewish History in New York City offers visitors a full-scale replica of Anne Frank's secret annex. Opening on I...

22 Jan

Between The Lines Brave New Words: Taking God To Task For The Shoah 22 Jan

Menachem Rosensaft's book, "Burning Psalms: Confronting Adonai After Auschwitz," challenges the traditional portrayal of God through a series of 150 psalms t...

22 Jan

JTA Belgium’s railway should apologize but not pay for sending Jews to Nazi death camps, government panel concludes 22 Jan

A Belgian government panel has concluded that while the Belgian National Railway Company (SNCB) should formally apologize for its role in transporting Jews t...

22 Jan

JTA Where was God in the Holocaust? A NY poet and activist asks the question in a book of ‘psalms’ 21 Jan

Menachem Rosensaft, a poet and Holocaust survivor born in the Bergen-Belsen displaced persons camp, explores the profound theological question of God's prese...

21 Jan

Forward From WWII Amsterdam, a deeply disturbing story of Dutch complicity with the Nazis 21 Jan

Musician Gary Lucas shares his reflections on Willy Lindwer's documentary "Lost City," which sheds light on the disturbing complicity of Dutch authorities in...

21 Jan

Jewish Chronicle Nothing could prepare me for the sheer horror of Auschwitz 17 Jan

Reflecting on a harrowing visit to Auschwitz, the author grapples with the sheer scale and industrial nature of the Holocaust's horror, highlighting the syst...

17 Jan

Forward How the discovery of a secret tunnel inspired a film about Jewish resistance 16 Jan

Richard A. Freund's archaeological validation of a legendary escape tunnel at the Ponary execution site has inspired a new film, "Resistance: They Fought Bac...

16 Jan