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0 Jewish Law History

A Bridge between Ashkenaz and Sepharad: Hakham Tsevi - Rabbi Yosie Levine

The Habura · 24 Apr

Rabbi Yosie Levine delves into the life and controversies surrounding Hakham Tsevi Ashkenazi, a prominent rabbinic figure bridging Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jewries during the early 18th century.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

In ‘Andor’ season 2, a Wannsee Conference reference, and a new sort of space Jew

PJ Grisar in Forward · 23 Apr

Andor's season two premiere delves into deeper historical allegories by drawing explicit parallels with the infamous Wannsee Conference, where the Nazis discussed the Holocaust's implementation.

0 Music Jewish Law

How to Be a Jew … like Matisyahu

Unorthodox · 23 Apr

Matisyahu reflects on his evolution as a Jewish musician, detailing his journey from his early forays into music, to his time immersed in Hasidic Judaism, and onto his current state of faith and fame.

0 History Communities

This Jewish New Yorker survived the Holocaust and the Hungarian Revolution, and is still helping others today

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 22 Apr

Susan Kalev, an 80-year-old Holocaust survivor and social worker in Washington Heights, New York, reflects on her life journey from Budapest to America.

0 History Holocaust

Hidden in a famous WWII photo, two heroic Jewish stories

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 22 Apr

The iconic WWII photo capturing the meeting of American and Russian troops at the Elbe River hides two poignant Jewish stories of survival and resilience.

0 Culture Philosophy

The Conversation

Moment in Moment · 16 Apr

Readers of Moment magazine responded to a range of topics recently covered by the publication, delving into the influence of Viktor Frankl, the therapeutic potential of medical clowning, and interpretations of the Akedah.

0 Art Culture

Nazis are praising Hitler's art prowess. But was he really any good?

Mira Fox in Forward · 11 Apr

With the rise of unregulated speech on social media, Adolf Hitler's art is being reassessed by neo-Nazis, who argue it surpasses modernist Jewish artists like Mark Rothko.

0 Literature Holidays

Escape Goat

Jeremy Dauber in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Apr

Jeremy Dauber explores "One Little Goat," a graphic novel by Dara Horn and Theo Ellsworth, that offers a unique twist on the Passover Seder.

0 Television/Film History

In 1913 Vienna, Freud meets Hitler — and the patient of his nightmares

PJ Grisar in Forward · 4 Apr

Set in 1913 Vienna, the film V13, directed by Richard Ledes and based on a play by Alain Didier-Weill, explores a speculative encounter between Sigmund Freud and a young Adolf Hitler.

0 Holocaust Literature

From an Italian Holocaust survivor, a Kafkaesque nightmare of imprisonment under fascism

Julia M. Klein in Forward · 4 Apr

Maria Eisenstein's memoir, "Internee Number 6," presents a haunting account of life in an Italian internment camp during the Fascist regime.

0 Culture History

The Star of David: A Symbol That Means Everything—and Nothing

Jewish History Nerds · 3 Apr

The Star of David, also known as the hexagram, carries a complex legacy as both a symbol of Jewish identity and a historical motif used in various cultures.

0 Education Antisemitism

Turning Critical Theory on Its Head

Sapir · 3 Apr

Amidst contemporary campus protests, this analysis challenges humanities and social science faculties for neglecting to apply critical theory effectively, particularly concerning Jewish oppression and Zionism.

0 Israel Politics

How Do Young American Jews Define Being Pro-Israel?

Jennifer Bardi in Moment · 1 Apr

In the article, young American Jews articulate what it means to be pro-Israel, particularly in light of increasing tensions and antisemitic rhetoric on college campuses post-October 7, a key date reflecting recent escalations in the Israel-Palestine conflict.

0 History Education

The “Not a Citadel, a Sanhedrin” Edition

Promised Podcast · 26 Mar

Marking the centennial of the Hebrew University's founding in Jerusalem, the episode dives into the significance of its establishment amidst a politically charged environment and global hopes for a Jewish academic haven.

0 Television/Film Culture

Leonard Bernstein faces his longtime rival in a new off-Broadway play

Chava Pearl Lansky in JTA · 25 Mar

Last Call, a new off-Broadway play by Peter Danish, dramatizes the storied rivalry between legendary classical conductors Leonard Bernstein and Herbert von Karajan.

0 History Holocaust

The Long Shadow of Austria’s Nazi Past