Kveller
The Trailer for Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry’s New Holocaust Movie Is Here
9 May
The movie "Treasure," starring Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry, follows a father-daughter duo's journey in Poland to uncover their family's history, based on Lil...
9 May
Moment
Interview | Aviva Kempner’s ‘A Pocketful of Miracles’
9 May
Aviva Kempner's latest documentary, "A Pocketful of Miracles: A Tale of Two Siblings," delves into the stories of her mother, Helen, and uncle, David, who su...
9 May
Forward
On Billy Joel’s 75th Birthday, Some Jewish-Themed Songs
9 May
To celebrate Billy Joel's 75th birthday, known for his Jewish heritage despite not often discussing it, here are some Jewish-themed songs to listen to. In "W...
9 May
Jewish Insider
With a new book, Polish priest uncovers buried past of a Jewish community destroyed by Nazis
9 May
Polish Catholic priest Leszek Szkudlarek delves into the forgotten Jewish history of Chocz, a town in central Poland, after discovering school yearbook photo...
9 May
Tablet
Haunted by Weimar
9 May
During the Weimar Republic, Hitler raised concerns about the limits on amending the constitution, especially regarding President Hindenburg's term extension ...
9 May
Forward
‘It’s 60-year-old boy meets 60-year-old-girl’: Steven Skybell on playing Herr Schultz in 'Cabaret'
8 May
In a recent interview, actor Steven Skybell discusses his portrayal of Herr Schultz in the immersive new production of "Cabaret" at the August Wilson Theatre...
8 May
Forward
Rise in anti-Zionism forces journalist to rethink his leftist identity
8 May
The journalist Michael Gawenda reflects on his evolving relationship with Zionism and Jewish identity in his autobiography "My Life as a Jew." Born in a disp...
8 May
Kveller
Orthodox TikTok Influencer Miriam Ezagui Posts Dramatic Video from Auschwitz
8 May
Orthodox TikTok influencer Miriam Ezagui, known for sharing Jewish observances and family stories, recently visited Auschwitz on a March of the Living tour. ...
8 May
Jewish Chronicle
Torah teaches us to move from darkness to light
8 May
The author reflects on the challenges of facing post-holiday news in an uncertain world, particularly with rising antisemitism and other global concerns. Dra...
8 May
JTA
A new dark comedy asks a serious question: Was Bulgaria’s King Boris III a friend or a foe of the Jews?
7 May
A new dark comedy play explores the complex relationship between Bulgaria's King Boris III and the Jewish population in his country during World War II. Desp...
7 May
Forward
The untold story of how Jon Ossoff's cousin survived the Holocaust and got to the US
7 May
The article reveals the untold story of Nathan Krugman, Holocaust survivor and cousin of U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, who survived the Holocaust, reconnected with f...
7 May
Kveller
Actor Josh Gad Says His Grandparents’ Holocaust Story Feels More Relevant Than Ever
7 May
Jewish actor Josh Gad recently shared a moving post on Instagram about his grandparents' Holocaust story, emphasizing the importance of remembering the past ...
7 May
Kveller
Henry Winkler Talks About Jewish Resilience at Charity Event: ‘We Are Still Here, and We Are Still Giving Back’
7 May
At a recent charity event, Henry Winkler and his daughter Zoe Winkler Reinis were honored for their philanthropic work, receiving The Workers Circles Generat...
7 May
Mishpacha
One Fate
7 May
The text reflects on the shared fate and historical struggles of the Jewish people, drawing parallels between the horrors of Auschwitz and the ongoing threat...
7 May
JTA
Teens say state Holocaust education mandates are only as good as the schools that adopt them
7 May
The article discusses the impact of state Holocaust education mandates on public schools in the U.S. and how the effectiveness of these mandates varies depen...
7 May
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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This year’s March of the Living commemoration marred by ‘Stop the Genocide’ protests
7 May
The 36th annual March of the Living in Poland was marked by poignant remembrance and unexpected protests, as the event took on heightened significance in the...
7 May
Tablet
Two Jews Walk Into a Bar
7 May
Two Jews, Adam Shor and Eyal Wartelsky, confront the complexities of their Jewish identity through comedy amidst a global resurgence of antisemitism. Despite...
7 May
JTA
At March of the Living on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust survivors and relatives of Oct. 7 victims stress urgency of remembrance
6 May
During the March of the Living on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust survivors and relatives of Oct. 7 Hamas attack victims highlighted the importance of remembrance. Pa...
6 May
Forward
In concentration camps, Jewish artists painted in secret, hid their work and traded art for food
6 May
During World War II, Jewish artists imprisoned in concentration camps and ghettos created art in secret, trading their work for food and hiding pieces in jar...
6 May
JTA
Jewish tennis star Diego Schwartzman announces retirement
6 May
Jewish tennis player Diego Schwartzman, ranked 142 in the ATP mens rankings, has announced his retirement after the Argentina Open in February 2025, citing t...
6 May
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Why writer Marsha Lederman, daughter of Holocaust survivors, feels 'less alone' on Yom HaShoah
6 May
Marsha Lederman, daughter of Holocaust survivors, discusses the intergenerational trauma she carries and how Yom HaShoah offers her a sense of community. She...
6 May
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Why writer Marsha Lederman, daughter of Holocaust survivors, feels 'less alone' on Yom HaShoah
6 May
Marsha Lederman reflects on the impact of being the child of Holocaust survivors and how she navigates Yom HaShoah, finding solace in community. Her book, 'K...
6 May
Living Lchaim
A Moment of Silence throughout Israel for Holocaust Remembrance Day #israel #neveragain #neverforget
6 May
Israel observes a moment of silence nationwide to honor the victims of the Holocaust on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
6 May
Israel: State of a Nation
This is how close I was to being taken out by Mengele to be killed
6 May
Dr. Arnold Clevs shares his incredible story of survival during the Holocaust, narrowly escaping being selected by the notorious Nazi doctor Josef Mengele fo...
6 May
Jewish Review of Books
Kamp Vught: David Koker’s Netherlands
6 May
David Koker, a young poet and translator, arrived with his family at Kamp Vught, a Dutch concentration camp, in 1943 during WWII. His diary, "Diary Written i...
6 May
Israel: State of a Nation
In Living Memory - Dr. Arnold Clevs Recounts His Unforgettable Story of Surviving The Holocaust
6 May
Dr. Arnold Clevs shares his powerful story of surviving the Holocaust, recounting the horrors of 11 Nazi concentration camps and his journey to making aliyah...
6 May
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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This Canadian Holocaust survivor’s ‘ordinary’ life included blowing up Nazi trains and fighting a wolf
6 May
Rubin Pinsky's extraordinary life as a Jewish partisan, which included sabotaging Nazi operations and surviving harsh conditions in Poland's forests, is vivi...
6 May
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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This Canadian Holocaust survivor’s ‘ordinary’ life included blowing up Nazi trains and fighting a wolf
6 May
Bernard Pinsky shares his father's incredible story of survival as a Jewish partisan during the Holocaust and his subsequent life in Canada, reflecting on th...
6 May
Tablet
American Clemency for Nazi War Criminals
6 May
In the 1950 clemency petitions for Nazi war criminals, arguments contested the tribunals' findings by questioning witness credibility, claiming invalidity of...
6 May
Tablet
Those Who Escaped, and Those Who Remained
6 May
During the tumultuous period of World War II, many Hasidic rebbes and their followers faced difficult choices between staying in their communities or fleeing...
6 May
Tablet
The Lost Encyclopedia of Jewish Artists
6 May
Jzef Sandel and Hersh Fenster were Jewish art enthusiasts who published encyclopedias in the 1950s, documenting the lives and works of Eastern European Jewis...
6 May
Jewish Insider
An Israeli survivor of the Holocaust and Oct. 7 says after the recent atrocities, we ‘held our heads high’
6 May
Holocaust Remembrance Day in Israel, 132,826 survivors live there. Penina Ben Yosef, a Holocaust survivor from Poland, faced Hamas attacks in Israel. She eve...
6 May
Jewish History Uncensored
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#189 - October 7th, The Holocaust, Heroism, & Korchak
5 May
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein examines the complexities of comparing modern atrocities with historical tragedies like the Holocaust and discusses whether such even...
5 May
Lehrhaus
“Filling In” and “The Poet of Auschwitz?”
5 May
"Temima Weissmann reflects on the fragments of memory and history in the poems 'Filling In' and 'The Poet of Auschwitz?' In 'Filling In,' she evokes the stru...
5 May
Forward
An inspiring video honoring the Warsaw Ghetto fighters
5 May
A video from a Yom Hashoah event in New York City honors the Warsaw Ghetto fighters and commemorates the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis. The event, o...
5 May
Forward
An inspiring video honoring the Warsaw Ghetto fighters
5 May
Descendants of Holocaust survivors gathered in New York City's Riverside Park on April 19 to honor the Warsaw Ghetto fighters and the six million Jews killed...
5 May
Rationalist Judaism
The Holocaust and Israel
5 May
The text discusses the relationship between the Holocaust and the creation of Israel, emphasizing that while the Holocaust influenced international support f...
5 May
Forward
How Jews plan to mark Yom HaShoah 7 months after the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust
4 May
As Yom HaShoah approaches, the Jewish community prepares to honor Holocaust victims, with this year's observance carrying added significance due to recent ev...
4 May
Kveller
The Cast and Team Behind Hulu’s ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ On the Moving Finale
3 May
The cast and team behind Hulu's "We Were the Lucky Ones" reflect on the emotional finale, shedding tears of joy and grief as the characters reunite after sur...
3 May
JTA
How Yom HaShoah is being marked 7 months after the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust
3 May
Yom HaShoah, Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day, holds significant importance this year as it marks the first memorial since Hamas' deadliest attack on Jews ...
3 May
Moment
From the Newsletter | A Visit to the GW Protest Encampment
3 May
The text describes a visit to a student encampment at George Washington University, where pro-Palestinian demonstrations were taking place. The visit reveale...
3 May
Tablet
A Survivor’s Class Photo
3 May
The article discusses the significance of a class photo belonging to the author's grandfather, who survived the Holocaust, and his classmates who were mostly...
3 May
Kveller
Barbra Streisand Released Her First Original Song in 5 Years
2 May
Barbra Streisand, at 82, has released her first original song in five years titled "Love Will Survive," featuring lyrics by Charlie Midnight and co-written a...
2 May
Kveller
Peacock’s ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ Is a Love Story Set in the Darkest of Places
2 May
"The Tattooist of Auschwitz" is a TV series based on a bestselling novel, telling the story of Lali Sokolov in Auschwitz, particularly his love with Gita Fur...
2 May
Hadassah
‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ Glorifies Love. Should It?
2 May
"The Tattooist of Auschwitz," a new limited streaming series based on the novel of the same name, depicts the love story between Holocaust survivors Lale Sok...
2 May
Forward
Just how accurate is the Peacock series 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz?'
1 May
The Peacock series "The Tattooist of Auschwitz," based on a book of the same name, portrays the true story of Lali and Gita, two Jewish survivors of Auschwit...
1 May
Jewish Chronicle
The Tattooist of Auschwitz review: ‘We see the brutality and the desperation’
1 May
"The Tattooist of Auschwitz" is a television adaptation based on a bestselling novel by Heather Morris, portraying the life of Lale Sokolov, a tattooist at A...
1 May
Israel: State of a Nation
Massacre survivor: This is the Apocalypse
1 May
Lahav Deri shares his harrowing experience of surviving the Nova massacre in a video discussing the aftermath of the tragic event.
1 May
Forward
How a Jewish son of Prague became a 101-year-old historian of human ideals
30 Apr
Peter Demetz, a Czech-born Jewish historian who passed away at 101, delved into the complex history of Prague, highlighting the conflicts between German and ...
30 Apr
JTA
A German soldier looted postcards from doomed Jews in Poland. 80 years later, his granddaughter brought them back.
30 Apr
Karla McCabe, the granddaughter of a German soldier in World War II, returned 36 postcards looted by her grandfather from the Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva in Pola...
30 Apr