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0 History Holocaust

Germany was sorry after WWII, but not about Nazism.

Kyle Orton in Future of Jewish · 14 Dec

Kyle Orton's essay explores post-World War II Germany's relationship with Nazism, highlighting how Germans perceived themselves as victims rather than perpetrators.

0 Jewish Law History

The Quest for an Objective Halakhic Standard by which to Judge Artistic Expression: A Case Study from the Eighteenth-Century Synagogue Menorah

Yosie Levine in Lehrhaus · 4 Dec

In the 18th century, members of a Jerusalem synagogue crafted a seven-branched candelabra, reminiscent of the Temple Menorah, prompting rabbinic disapproval due to a halakhic prohibition against replicating Temple items.

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 Holocaust Art

Hermann Goering’s personal art dealer plundered the world for decades; his victims’ descendants are still seeking justice

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 25 Nov

"Plunderer," a new PBS documentary, delves into the life of Bruno Lohse, an art dealer for Hermann Goering during the Nazi era, who facilitated the looting of countless artworks.

0 Antisemitism Communities

I'm a rabbi in Columbus. Here's my answer to the neo-Nazis

Areyah Kaltmann in Forward · 21 Nov

In response to a disturbing neo-Nazi march in Columbus, Ohio, Rabbi Areyah Kaltmann emphasizes resilience and the power of positive Jewish identity.

0 Television/Film Culture

A Jewish snowman movie would have made a lot more sense than Netflix's 'Hot Frosty'

Mira Fox in Forward · 15 Nov

Mira Fox critiques the Netflix film "Hot Frosty," a Hallmark-style Christmas movie featuring a magically animated snowman, Jack, who is more reminiscent of a golem than a traditional Frosty.

0 Culture Holocaust

Meet the Holocaust survivor who became a TikTok sensation

Jewish Chronicle · 13 Nov

Gidon Lev, an 89-year-old Holocaust survivor living in Israel, has become an unexpected TikTok sensation, amassing nearly 500,000 followers by sharing his experiences and vibrant outlook on life.

0 Culture Holocaust

Meet the Holocaust survivor who became a TikTok sensation

Jewish Chronicle · 13 Nov

Gidon Lev, an 89-year-old Holocaust survivor living in Israel, has become an unexpected TikTok sensation, amassing nearly 500,000 followers by sharing his experiences and vibrant outlook on life.