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Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones A new Orthodox horror novel blends Kabbalah, family drama and memories of the Holocaust 19 Mar 2024
Toby Lloyd discusses his new novel 'Fervor,' which intertwines Orthodox Jewish mysticism, family drama, and Holocaust memories. The novel explores the divers...
19 Mar 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones A new Orthodox horror novel blends Kabbalah, family drama and memories of the Holocaust 19 Mar 2024
British Jewish author Toby Lloyd discusses his debut novel, Fervour, which interweaves Kabbalistic themes, family dynamics, and Holocaust trauma. Through cha...
19 Mar 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones A new Orthodox horror novel blends Kabbalah, family drama and memories of the Holocaust 19 Mar 2024
British author Toby Lloyd discusses his debut horror novel 'Fervour,' which blends Orthodox Jewish mysticism, family complexities, and Holocaust trauma. Thro...
19 Mar 2024
Kveller ‘One Life’ Is a Moving, Well-Crafted Biopic about a Holocaust Hero 18 Mar 2024
"One Life" is a poignant biopic about Holocaust hero Nicholas Winton, who saved 669 mostly Jewish children during the Holocaust through the Kindertransport. ...
18 Mar 2024
Future of Jewish What the hell is going on? 17 Mar 2024
In a weekly recap titled "What the hell is going on?", various incidents from the Jewish world were highlighted. Actions such as controversial statements at ...
17 Mar 2024
Forward The real Jewish history of Lt. Robert ‘Rosie’ Rosenthal, heroic pilot in Apple TV+’s ‘Masters of the Air’ 16 Mar 2024
Lt. Robert Rosenthal, a heroic pilot in Apple TV+'s Masters of the Air, is depicted as a Jewish soldier experiencing challenges during World War II, includin...
16 Mar 2024
Kveller The ‘Masters of the Air’ Finale Gives Us a Powerful Jewish Scene 15 Mar 2024
The final episode of the Apple TV+ series "Masters of the Air" features a poignant Jewish scene where Lieutenant Colonel Rosie Rosenthal, a Jewish American h...
15 Mar 2024
JTA ‘Zone of Interest’ producer calls Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars speech a ‘distraction,’ as Auschwitz memorial defends it 15 Mar 2024
A Jewish executive producer of the film "The Zone of Interest" disagreed with director Jonathan Glazer's controversial Oscar speech criticizing Israel, while...
15 Mar 2024
Forward ‘Zone of Interest’ producer calls Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars speech a ‘distraction’ 15 Mar 2024
The producer of the film "The Zone of Interest" criticizes director Jonathan Glazer's Oscars speech, disagreeing with Glazer's remarks criticizing Israel dur...
15 Mar 2024
JTA How do we celebrate Purim in a time of mourning? We’re not the first Jews to face that question. 14 Mar 2024
In the midst of mourning over recent tragedies and historical hardships, the Jewish tradition offers a balance between joy and sadness. Despite facing challe...
14 Mar 2024
Forward It wasn't just the goblins — is J.K. Rowling doing Holocaust denial now? 13 Mar 2024
J.K. Rowling has faced criticism for her views on transgender individuals, with some accusing her of Holocaust denial for downplaying the impact of the Nazis...
13 Mar 2024
Forward What to know about the fiery Jewish reactions to Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars speech criticizing Israel 12 Mar 2024
Jonathan Glazer, a Jewish filmmaker who won an Oscar for his Holocaust movie "The Zone of Interest," stirred controversy with his acceptance speech connectin...
12 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle How Jewish refugees changed British childhood 12 Mar 2024
A book titled "Innocence and Experience: Childhood and the Refugees from Nazism in Britain" edited by Charmian Brinson and Anna Nyburg delves into the impact...
12 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle Final Verdict by Tobias Buck review: ‘Would I have climbed down the watchtower and walked away?’ 12 Mar 2024
"Final Verdict" by Tobias Buck delves into the case of a 93-year-old man accused of involvement in the murders at Stutthof concentration camp and raises ques...
12 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle Is caste theory the real root of all racism? Hmm 12 Mar 2024
The text discusses the idea that caste theory, rather than racism, may be the root of persecution faced by Jews, African Americans, and India's Dalits. Ava D...
12 Mar 2024
Jewish Action Lost and Found 12 Mar 2024
The author recounts losing and finding a precious Magen David, a symbol with deep personal and historical significance tied to the Holocaust experiences of t...
12 Mar 2024
JTA For every looted Schiele, there are countless looted Jewish artifacts. They need to be returned to their rightful owners, too. 12 Mar 2024
The article discusses the need to return looted Jewish artifacts to their rightful owners, focusing on a specific case of a book from the Romanian Jewish com...
12 Mar 2024
Forward GOP state senator aligns with rabbi who blames Zionism for the Holocaust 12 Mar 2024
Pennsylvania State Senator Doug Mastriano, a Christian nationalist, introduced a bill for Holocaust education in public schools alongside Rabbi Joseph Kolako...
12 Mar 2024
The Beinart Notebook Norman Finkelstein on the Lessons of the Holocaust 12 Mar 2024
Norman Finkelstein, a child of Holocaust survivors, will be a guest on an upcoming Zoom call. The discussion will likely focus on how his parents conveyed th...
12 Mar 2024
Forward Kathy Goldman, NYC’s ‘most important food activist,’ dies at 92 12 Mar 2024
Kathy Goldman, a prominent food activist in New York City, passed away at the age of 92. Born to Jewish immigrant parents and known for her work with organiz...
12 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Why Context Matters 11 Mar 2024
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 2024
Forward No, Jonathan Glazer did not ‘refute his Jewishness’ 11 Mar 2024
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 2024
JTA The Netherlands, home to the Nazis’ most famous victim, has never had a Holocaust museum — until now 11 Mar 2024
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 2024
The Beinart Notebook Gaza and the Course of History 11 Mar 2024
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 2024
Future of Jewish No, winning a war is not genocide. 11 Mar 2024
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 2024
Forward At Oscars, ‘Zone of Interest’ director calls out ‘Jewishness and the Holocaust being hijacked’ by Israel 11 Mar 2024
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 2024
Jewish Action The Tenacity of Our Nation – Hope Amid Crisis 9 Mar 2024
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 2024
Forward 21 countries agree to updated guidelines on Nazi-looted art as researchers say much work remains 8 Mar 2024
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 2024
Forward Monument to Ukrainian soldiers who served under Nazis removed from Canadian cemetery 8 Mar 2024
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 2024
Forward Dutch tram company that carried Anne Frank to her doom sought compensation for their trouble, new research shows 8 Mar 2024
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 2024
Jewish Chronicle A love affair in the shadows of the gas chambers 8 Mar 2024
"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 2024
Forward A ‘new look’ at the Holocaust through fashion recycles old excuses for Nazi collaborators 7 Mar 2024
"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 2024
Forward A mural of the Simpsons as Holocaust victims should be offensive. It’s actually a stroke of genius 7 Mar 2024
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 2024
Forward Longtime Jewish wrestling promoter Paul Heyman to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame 6 Mar 2024
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 2024
Tablet Peace Is Written With a Swastika 6 Mar 2024
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 2024
Forward Why an artist famous for illustrating the Haggadah is more relevant than ever 5 Mar 2024
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 2024
Forward Ben Stern, Holocaust survivor who stood up to neo-Nazis in Skokie, dies at 102 5 Mar 2024
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 2024
Future of Jewish The Israeli-Palestinian Battle for People's Minds 5 Mar 2024
The text discusses the battle of information and branding tactics in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, drawing parallels to marketing strategies outlined in ...
5 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle The Zone of Interest is the finest Shoah film ever made 29 Feb 2024
"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 2024
Between The Lines When Prayers Go Unanswered 29 Feb 2024
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 2024
Ami A Holocaust Hero Under Attack 28 Feb 2024
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 2024
Menschwarmers headphones Mitch Albom on his sportswriting career, new Holocaust book and accidentally writing a hockey anthem 28 Feb 2024
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 2024
Jewish Chronicle The Counterfeit Countess, book review: The Jew who saved thousands of Poles by posing as a Catholic 27 Feb 2024
"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 2024
Jewish Chronicle Nachtland review: Is that a Hitler in the attic? 27 Feb 2024
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 2024
Forward Holocaust education bill fails in Washington State after debate over Jewish refugees, genocide and the Gaza war 27 Feb 2024
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 2024
Forward In a Romeo-and-Juliet musical set in WWII Shanghai, Chinese and Jewish refugees are star-crossed lovers 26 Feb 2024
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 2024
The Cholent Holocaust Education Bill Dies 23 Feb 2024
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 2024
Kveller The Incredible True Story of Robert ‘Rosie’ Rosenthal, the Jewish Hero in Apple TV+’s ‘Masters of the Air’ 23 Feb 2024
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 2024
Jewish Chronicle Fervour by Toby Lloyd, review: An infuriatingly flawed debut novel 23 Feb 2024
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 2024
Jewish Chronicle The Jewish journey equips us to fight this new wave of hate 23 Feb 2024
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 2024