Brandenburg, Germany

0 Philosophy Politics

Donald Trump says he foresees an 'everlasting peace' — Immanuel Kant would have found the flaws in that vision

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 24 Nov

Exploring the theme of peace in politics, Robert Zaretsky contrasts Donald Trump's claim of achieving 'everlasting peace' following the release of Israeli hostages with the philosophical insights of Immanuel Kant.

0 Communities Culture

Germany excels at restoring synagogues destroyed by the Nazis. But can they foster new Jewish life?

A.J. Goldmann in Forward · 17 Oct

Germany has invested significantly in restoring historic synagogues, such as Munich's Reichenbachstrasse Synagogue, as evidence of its commitment to Jewish life.

0 Holocaust History

Meet the French Women Who Defied the Nazis

Cathryn J. Prince in Hadassah · 6 Aug

Lynne Olson's book, "The Sisterhood of Ravensbrück," chronicles the inspiring stories of four non-Jewish French women who resisted the Nazis and were subsequently imprisoned at the Ravensbrück concentration camp.

0 Literature History

Serious Jewish Books to Read This Summer

Sandee Brawarsky in Hadassah · 7 Jul

Sandee Brawarsky curates a selection of significant Jewish books to read over the summer, spanning diverse narratives of Jewish identity and history.

0 Literature Gender/Identity

A Queer Jewish Reading List

Editor in Hadassah · 6 Jun

In honor of Pride Month, Hadassah Magazine presents "A Queer Jewish Reading List," showcasing a diverse selection of literature that reflects queer Jewish experiences.

0 Holocaust History

In WWII’s only all-female concentration camp, community was the key to survival

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 28 May

Lynne Olson's book, "The Sisterhood of Ravensbrück," delves into the unique story of the all-female concentration camp during World War II, focusing on how community and solidarity among prisoners were key to survival.

0 Politics Antisemitism

What happens when a party that seeks to erase the Holocaust gains unprecedented power? Germany is about to find out.

Monika Hübscher in Forward · 27 Feb

In the wake of Germany's latest federal elections, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has secured over 20% of Bundestag seats, demonstrating unprecedented influence.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Suspect in Berlin Holocaust memorial stabbing sought to kill Jews

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 24 Feb

A 19-year-old Syrian suspect has been arrested following a stabbing incident at Berlin's Holocaust memorial, targeting Jews as per his confession.

0 Politics Antisemitism

German Jews express alarm after J.D. Vance’s comments boost far-right AfD ahead of election

Toby Axelrod in Forward · 21 Feb

The rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of Germany's election has caused alarm among German Jews and politicians, especially following a speech by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance.

0 Holocaust Art

How seven siblings survived the Holocaust — and how the next generation is telling their story

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 18 Feb

Beth Lane, inspired by her family's harrowing Holocaust survival story recorded by her late uncle Alfons Weber, has created a directorial debut film titled "UnBroken: Would You Hide Me?"

0 History Politics

Hitler’s Enablers Included Conservative German Jews

Dan Freedman in Moment · 30 Jan

During the early years of Nazi rule, a small group of conservative German Jews, such as Hans-Joachim Schoeps and Max Naumann, astonishingly supported Adolf Hitler, believing they could preserve their status and avoid persecution by emphasizing their deep German roots.

0 History Holocaust

German woman who lives in home looted from Jews must give it up, judge rules

Toby Axelrod in JTA · 31 Dec 2024

After a decade of legal battles, a German court has ruled that an 85-year-old woman, Gabriele Lieske, and her son must vacate a property once owned by Jewish caretakers, forcibly sold under Nazi duress in 1939.

0 Music Communities

Despite growing antisemitism, unity and dialogue headline emotional German-Jewish music festival

In Germany in Jewish Chronicle · 6 Dec 2024

The International Days of Jewish Music Festival in Germany fosters unity and dialogue amid rising antisemitism.

0 Music Communities

Despite growing antisemitism, unity and dialogue headline emotional German-Jewish music festival

In Germany in Jewish Chronicle · 6 Dec 2024

The International Days of Jewish Music Festival in Germany fosters unity and dialogue amid rising antisemitism.

0 Literature Culture

We Are Stories

Eduardo Halfon in Tablet · 27 Nov 2024

In his poignant acceptance speech for the Berman Literature Prize, Jewish Guatemalan writer Eduardo Halfon reflects on the profound impact of tradition and storytelling.

0 History Culture

For Europe's Jews, owning grand homes symbolized not just wealth, but equality

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 1 Nov 2024

Jewish Country Houses, co-edited by Abigail Green, explores the significance of grand homes owned by Jewish families across Europe, which symbolized not just wealth but newfound equality and social status in societies that historically excluded Jews.

0 History Science

The True Story of How Nazis Invented the Space Program

Forward · 25 Jan 2016

Ezra Glinter reviews Amy Shira Teitel's "Breaking the Chains of Gravity: The Story of Spaceflight Before NASA," which explores the historical interplay between military support and scientific advancements in rocketry.

0 Music Holocaust

A Forgotten Conductor’s Triumphant Return

Forward · 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.

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