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First Draft
16 Sep 2010
In this humorous dialogue, two individuals, likely a rabbi and a congregant, discuss the challenges of crafting a meaningful Yom Kippur sermon that stands ou...
16 Sep 2010
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Hearing Voices
1 Jul 2010
The text explores the internal voices and external influences that can impact a writer's creative process, as seen through various personas representing self...
1 Jul 2010
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Drowning in Numbers
14 May 2010
The author reflects on significant numbers that have shaped his Jewish identity, ranging from experiencing a divine connection at 10 to grappling with manhoo...
14 May 2010
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Great Escape
9 Apr 2010
The text recounts the story of Sonya Oshman's escape from a work camp in Poland in 1943 through a tunnel dug by Jews to evade the Germans, who had invaded No...
9 Apr 2010
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Tweeting Anne Frank
7 Apr 2010
The Anne Frank Center USA, in collaboration with the U.N. Holocaust Program, has initiated a Twitter campaign in which students visiting the center are encou...
7 Apr 2010
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Dance of the Veil: French Jewish Feminist Enters the Académie française
19 Mar 2010
Simone Veil, a French Jewish feminist and Auschwitz survivor, was elected to the prestigious Académie française in 2008 and formally inducted in 2010. At the...
19 Mar 2010
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Turkish Leader’s Selective Memory
19 Mar 2010
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces controversy over his response to the recognition of the Armenian genocide by the U.S. House of Representati...
19 Mar 2010
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Uproar Over Holocaust Pope’s Road to Sainthood
21 Dec 2009
Jewish groups are expressing outrage over Pope Benedict XVI advancing Pope Pius XII towards sainthood, with concerns that Pius did not do enough to prevent t...
21 Dec 2009
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Kasztner: Hero or Devil?
14 Oct 2009
In his review of Gaylen Ross's documentary "Killing Kasztner," Jerome A. Chanes explores the controversial legacy of Rezso Kasztner, a Hungarian Jewish lawye...
14 Oct 2009
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Survival Is the Sweetest Revenge
10 Sep 2009
Rich Cohen explores the concept of vengeful justice through the lens of Jewish partisans like Abba Kovner, who sought retribution for Holocaust atrocities by...
10 Sep 2009
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Primary Source
5 Jun 2009
The text discusses the Armenian Genocide and its significance for Jewish readers, drawing parallels between the Armenian and Jewish historical experiences of...
5 Jun 2009
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Unto the Sons
5 Jun 2009
"The House of Wittgenstein: A Family at War" delves into the story of the Wittgenstein family, once wealthy and prominent in Austria, who discovered their Je...
5 Jun 2009
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A Forgotten Conductor’s Triumphant Return
27 Jun 2008
The article highlights the rediscovery and celebration of Czech conductor Karel Ancerl's musical legacy through a new DVD and a 43-CD box set from Supraphon....
27 Jun 2008
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Enduring Love
19 Jul 2007
The text discusses the complex interplay between faith, history, and personal trauma within a Jewish family, especially in relation to the story of Abraham a...
19 Jul 2007
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Austria Comes to Terms With Its Past
16 Dec 2005
Austria has reached a significant milestone in coming to terms with its Nazi past as Chancellor Wolfgang Schssel declared legal peace after a federal judge i...
16 Dec 2005
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Conductor Brings Forbidden Music to New Audiences
5 Nov 2004
Conductor James Conlon is dedicated to reviving compositions suppressed by the Nazis, showcasing scores that were once banned or forgotten due to racial and ...
5 Nov 2004
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At YIVO, Honoring Those Who Champion Mameloshn
4 Jun 2004
The article discusses various honors and awards in the Jewish community, such as the Janusz Korczak Teaching Award given to individuals like Lolle Boettcher ...
4 Jun 2004