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Did critics of the POW sitcom 'Hogan's Heroes' actually have a point?

Benjamin Ivry in Forward · 19 Dec

As Hogan's Heroes nears its 60th anniversary, its controversial portrayal of a Nazi POW camp raises questions about its impact on public perception of Nazism and the Holocaust.

0 Antisemitism Communities

There are grounds for optimism in Slovakia – but we cannot turn a blind eye to surviving antisemitism

Jewish Chronicle · 18 Dec

The article reflects on a visit to Slovakia, highlighting both the preservation of Jewish heritage by non-Jewish Slovaks and the underlying antisemitism that still lingers.

0 Sports Communities

Teenager who aims high – and climbs higher

Andrew Sherwood in Jewish Chronicle · 17 Dec

Becca, a 13-year-old climbing prodigy from south Glasgow, has been climbing since she was three and is already a decorated athlete.

0 Politics Israel

Is Israel squandering a rare chance in Syria?

Haaretz Weekly · 17 Dec

Journalist Gregg Carlstrom argues that Israel is missing a critical opportunity by maintaining aggressive policies in Syria following the Assad regime's collapse, while German journalist Vera Weidenbach highlights the intensified debates surrounding Syrian refugees in Europe.

0 Food Culture

Israel’s culinary ambassador Eyal Shani doubles South Florida footprint with new kosher restaurant

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 16 Dec

Israeli celebrity chef Eyal Shani has expanded his culinary footprint in South Florida with the opening of a new kosher restaurant, Malka, in West Palm Beach.

0 History Literature

Flavius Josephus, Lion Feuchtwanger and the Eternal Struggle with History

Jacob Wirtschafter in Moment · 12 Dec

In exploring the complex legacies of Flavius Josephus and Lion Feuchtwanger, the USC Doheny Memorial Library exhibit delves into themes of survival, compromise, and historical narrative.

0 Television/Film Culture

A ski trip with a difference in the town the Beatles loved

Jewish Chronicle · 11 Dec

The Austrian ski resort town of Obertauern gains fame for its Beatles connection, having played host to the band during filming for the 1965 movie "Help!"

0 Television/Film Culture

A ski trip with a difference in the town the Beatles loved

Jewish Chronicle · 11 Dec

The Austrian ski resort town of Obertauern gains fame for its Beatles connection, having played host to the band during filming for the 1965 movie "Help!"

0 Television/Film Culture

A ski trip with a difference in the town the Beatles loved

Jewish Chronicle · 11 Dec

The Austrian ski resort town of Obertauern gains fame for its Beatles connection, having played host to the band during filming for the 1965 movie "Help!"

0 Communities Culture

Why more Canadians want to convert to Judaism, especially after Oct. 7

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 9 Dec

Interest in converting to Judaism has surged among Canadians since the antisemitic events following October 7, with many individuals drawn to the Jewish community despite rising hostilities.

0 Communities History

With a roster of promising athletes, Vienna’s 115-year-old Hakoah Sports Club has found new life

Karen Propp in Forward · 29 Nov

Vienna's Hakoah Sports Club, established in 1909, has seen a revival as a beacon of pride and inclusion for the city's Jewish community despite its emblem, the Star of David, stirring mixed emotions due to the fraught political climate.

0 Sports History

Once shuttered by the Nazis, Vienna’s 115-year-old Hakoah Sports Club has found new life with a roster of promising athletes

JTA · 29 Nov

The Hakoah Sports Club in Vienna, initially founded in 1909 as a Jewish athletic club, has experienced a remarkable resurgence despite its turbulent history during the Nazi period.

0 Sports History

Once shuttered by the Nazis, Vienna’s 115-year-old Hakoah Sports Club has found new life with a roster of promising athletes

JTA · 29 Nov

The Hakoah Sports Club in Vienna, initially founded in 1909 as a Jewish athletic club, has experienced a remarkable resurgence despite its turbulent history during the Nazi period.

0 Sports History

Once shuttered by the Nazis, Vienna’s 115-year-old Hakoah Sports Club has found new life with a roster of promising athletes

JTA · 29 Nov

The Hakoah Sports Club in Vienna, initially founded in 1909 as a Jewish athletic club, has experienced a remarkable resurgence despite its turbulent history during the Nazi period.

0 Holocaust Culture

‘You need to know about evil to play the Happiest Man on Earth’

Jewish Chronicle · 28 Nov

Kenneth Tigar, an accomplished 82-year-old actor, embodies Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku in the one-man play "The Happiest Man on Earth" in London.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Far-right politician who praised Nazi collaborators shocks with top finish in Romanian presidential election

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 25 Nov

Calin Georgescu, a former far-right politician known for his controversial praise of Romanian Nazi collaborators, has surprisingly won the first round of Romania's presidential election with 22% of the vote.

0 Television/Film Culture

Seth Meyers’ New Stand-Up Special Has Some Great Jewish Jokes

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 22 Nov

Seth Meyers' latest stand-up special, "Dad Man Walking," features a humorous exploration of his experiences with his Jewish family ties despite not being Jewish himself.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu now faces arrest in several Western countries following ICC warrant

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 22 Nov

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing an international legal challenge as the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a warrant for his arrest.

0 Politics Israel

Canada, Netherlands among countries pledging to arrest Netanyahu following ICC warrant

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 21 Nov

The arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu represents a significant diplomatic shift, as countries traditionally friendly to Israel like Canada, the Netherlands, and Ireland have pledged to enforce the warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza.

0 Politics Jewish Law

How to Change Politically, with Dr. Sebastian Gorka

Unorthodox · 21 Nov

Liel Leibovitz discusses his political transformation after defending Dr. Sebastian Gorka, who was accused of being a Nazi by some media outlets.

0 Holocaust History

The Hidden Message From Nazi Germany's 'Night of Broken Glass'

Pat Johnson in Future of Jewish · 10 Nov

Marking the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht, Pat Johnson, director of Upstanders Canada, emphasizes the historical significance and enduring lessons of the event known as the Night of Broken Glass.

1 Antisemitism Ethics

Amsterdam was vile, but no pogrom – and it’s important to say so

Jewish Chronicle · 10 Nov

Marc Cave, director of the National Holocaust Museum, argues against characterizing a recent attack on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Amsterdam as a 'pogrom'.

0 Art History

The Viennese-born snapper who recorded social injustice in Britain

Jewish Chronicle · 8 Nov

Edith Tudor Hart, a Jewish Viennese-born photographer, became one of Britain's notable documenters of social injustice from the 1930s.

0 History Holocaust

A Braver Jew You'll Never Find

Jewdicious · 7 Nov

Hannah Senesh, a brave and dedicated Jewish paratrooper, left an indelible mark on Jewish history through her courage and commitment to the Zionist cause.

0 History Antisemitism

When the Nazis attacked synagogues on Kristallnacht, they were targeting Judaism’s heart and soul

Michael Berenbaum in JTA · 7 Nov

Marking the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht, Michael Berenbaum discusses the devastating pogroms in Germany and Austria, where over 1,000 synagogues were destroyed by Nazis in an assault on the heart of Jewish cultural and communal life.

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