Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany

0 Culture History

Were these the funniest moments in more than 5,000 years of Jewish history?

Dan Friedman in Forward · 12 Mar

Rob Kutner, a comedy writer known for his work on The Daily Show and Conan, brings his humor to Jewish history with his book, "The Jews: 5,000 Years and Counting."

0 Politics Antisemitism

‘Devastating’: What Germany’s election results mean for Jews

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 24 Feb

Germany's recent election reveals a disturbing trend with significant implications for Jewish communities.

0 Israel Culture

It's our Jewish responsibility to see the full picture when it comes to Israel. We're failing.

Jeremy Kalmanofsky in Forward · 19 Feb

Jeremy Kalmanofsky explores the multifaceted perspectives regarding Israel among Jews, emphasizing the importance of viewing Israel's realities with both eyes open.

0 Literature Holocaust

What we write about when we write about Anne Frank

Julia M. Klein in Forward · 26 Jan

Ruth Franklin's 'The Many Lives of Anne Frank' offers a multifaceted examination of Anne Frank's enduring legacy through biography, cultural history, and literary analysis.

0 Holocaust History

Just 50 Holocaust survivors will be at Auschwitz for the 80th anniversary of its liberation

Toby Axelrod in JTA · 24 Jan

As the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation nears, only 50 Holocaust survivors will attend the commemoration, reflecting the dwindling number of living witnesses.

0 Holocaust Culture

Bringing Anne Frank to New York City

Jane Levere in Hadassah · 24 Jan

Ronald Leopold, Executive Director of the Anne Frank House, has launched a full-scale recreation of Anne Frank's hiding place in Amsterdam at New York City's Center for Jewish History.

0 Holocaust History

ANNE FRANK

Jewish Lives · 23 Jan

Ruth Franklin delves into Anne Frank's evolution from a typical teenager to an iconic figure through her diary, discussing various adaptations and interpretations of her work.

0 Holocaust Culture

The first-ever full-scale replica of Anne Frank’s secret annex opens in NYC

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 22 Jan

A groundbreaking exhibition at the Center for Jewish History in New York City offers visitors a full-scale replica of Anne Frank's secret annex.

0 Television/Film Culture

From Germany, a ‘Sopranos’ set in the world of a Jewish delicatessen

PJ Grisar in Forward · 3 Jan

The new German TV series, The Zweiflers, creatively imagines a world where the Sopranos' Italian deli is replaced by a Jewish deli serving cholent, set amidst a Jewish family's complex life in Frankfurt.

0 Holocaust Communities

The Last Generation of Holocaust Survivors

Hilary Danailova in Hadassah · 31 Dec 2024

As the last generation of Holocaust survivors, mostly in their 80s and 90s, reflects on their wartime experiences and life as American Jews, common themes emerge: displacement, hiding, and lingering memories of antisemitism.

0 History Communities

Jewish Studies Unscrolled: Hostages and Nathan Hanover’s The Abyss of Despair, with Adam Teller

Unorthodox · 26 Dec 2024

Adam Teller discusses Nathan Hanover's "The Abyss of Despair" and the Jewish community's efforts to ransom captives during the Chmelnitski Revolt.

0 Holocaust Communities

My survivor parents taught me to loathe Germany. Was I ready to forgive?

Stewart Florsheim in JTA · 13 Nov 2024

Stewart Florsheim reflects on his complex journey of reconciling with Germany, a country connected to his family's Holocaust trauma.

0 Holocaust Literature

Everything you need to know about Anne Frank

Forward · 25 Jun 2020

The article explores the enduring legacy and profound impact of Anne Frank, highlighting her life, her diary, and her tragic fate during the Holocaust.

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