North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

0 Torah Jewish Law

Rabbi Joseph Hirsch Dünner (Ritzad): A (Mostly) Forgotten Pioneer of Academic Talmud

Isaac Roszler in Lehrhaus · 18 Nov

Rabbi Joseph Hirsch Dnner (Ritzad) was a pioneering but largely overlooked academic scholar of the Babylonian Talmud, influential in combining traditional learning with modern critical methods.

0 Holocaust Ethics

German auction house calls off ‘shameless’ sale of concentration camp artifacts

Shira Li Bartov in Forward · 17 Nov

A German auction house has canceled the proposed sale of hundreds of Holocaust artifacts from Auschwitz and Buchenwald following public outcry, especially criticism from Holocaust survivor groups.

0 Politics History

Does that Trump Time Magazine cover really reference a Nazi war criminal?

Terrence Petty in Forward · 26 Oct

The article explores the controversy surrounding a Time Magazine cover featuring Donald Trump, which sparked online debates due to its resemblance to a 1963 Newsweek photo of Alfried Krupp, a convicted Nazi war criminal.

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 Television/Film Music

How a complete unknown created one of the most iconic music events of the 1970's

A.J. Goldmann in Forward · 15 Oct

Israeli director Ido Fluk's film "Köln 75," showcases the behind-the-scenes story of Keith Jarrett's iconic 1975 live album, "The Köln Concert," focusing on the unsung hero, Vera Brandes.

0 Politics Israel

Israel has no moral obligation to negotiate Gaza’s future with anyone.

Bob Goldberg in Future of Jewish · 28 Sep

Bob Goldberg argues that Israel should not negotiate Gaza's future with external parties, particularly those that have historically supported Hamas.

0 Politics History

Who was Horst Wessel, and why are people comparing Charlie Kirk to him?

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 11 Sep

Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, parallels have been drawn between him and Horst Wessel, a Nazi martyr used by Hitler to galvanize support.

0 Politics History

Should we fear that Trump is this generation's Neville Chamberlain? In a word, yes.

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 18 Aug

Robert Zaretsky critiques the parallels between Neville Chamberlain's 1938 appeasement of Hitler and Donald Trump's recent summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

0 Holocaust Ethics

Why you can’t judge a record by its cover — even if it’s full of swastikas

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 28 Jul

Exploring the moral dilemmas around Nazi memorabilia, Olivia Haynie discusses her encounter with a problematic LP featuring Hitler's speeches and Nazi anthems.

0 Politics History

If Trump is being compared to Hitler, who was Hitler before he was Hitler?

Terrence Petty in Forward · 8 Jun

Terrence Petty reflects on historical comparisons between Adolf Hitler and previous infamous figures like Robespierre, Boulanger, and Napoleon III, as well as how contemporary leaders like Donald Trump are often juxtaposed with such figures.

0 Culture History

Persecuted by the KGB, a Jewish master soared to new heights in the West

Benjamin Ivry in Forward · 5 Jun

Valery Panov, a renowned Russian Jewish dancer who passed away at 87, epitomized resilience in the face of Soviet-era antisemitism.

0 Holocaust Communities

Helena Weinrauch, Holocaust survivor and ‘dancing angel,’ dies at 100

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 28 May

Helena Weinstock Weinrauch, a remarkable Holocaust survivor who embraced ballroom dancing in her late 80s, passed away just shy of her 101st birthday.

0 History Education

FRANZ BOAS

Jewish Lives · 27 May

Franz Boas is recognized for challenging the racial hierarchies of his time by promoting cultural relativism, which continues to hold relevance today.

0 Music Holocaust

Jazz in Nazi Germany: The Music That Wouldn’t Die

Joe Alterman in Moment · 18 May

Exploring the resilience of jazz in Nazi Germany, the piece highlights how music serves as a powerful form of resistance against oppressive regimes.

0 Holocaust Communities

Back Where She Wouldn’t Go

Sharona in Mishpacha · 6 May

The article recounts the emotional journey of Doris Guttentag, a Holocaust survivor, through the eyes of her family members.

0 Politics Science

Breakthrough Prize winner Dennis Gaitsgory is planning to attend a protest in Israel

Ben Sales in JTA · 6 Apr

Dennis Gaitsgory, a recent recipient of the prestigious Breakthrough Prize for his work on the geometric Langlands conjecture, plans to engage in Israeli protests.

0 Antisemitism History

Between Diplomacy and Commemoration: The Origins of the Study of Antisemitism

Tel Aviv Review · 31 Mar

Tom Eshed, a postdoctoral fellow, explores the evolution of antisemitism research post-World War II, emphasizing its complex relationship with Zionism and Israeli diplomacy.

0 Television/Film Culture

She was teenage runaway, a German rock star and Berlin leading lady — now she’s playing Leonard Bernstein

PJ Grisar in Forward · 13 Mar

Helen Schneider, an American-born, German-based artist, is portraying Leonard Bernstein in Peter Danish's new play "Last Call," premiering Off-Broadway.

0 Politics History

As Trump targets Zelenskyy, a frightening reminder of taxes Nazis and Romans levied on Jews

Aviya Kushner in Forward · 4 Mar

Aviya Kushner draws attention to how history repeats itself through the lens of current political events involving Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, paralleling them with historical oppressions faced by Jews.

0 Politics Antisemitism

I'm a Jew from Germany and I fear the AfD's triumph is only the beginning

Mia Faye Kreindler in Forward · 24 Feb

Mia Faye Kreindler expresses her deep concern over the electoral success of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which has become the second largest party in the German parliament.

0 Politics Antisemitism

I'm a Jew from Germany and I fear the AfD's triumph is only the beginning

Mia Faye Kreindler in Forward · 24 Feb

Mia Faye Kreindler expresses her deep concern over the electoral success of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which has become the second largest party in the German parliament.

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 Communities Jewish Law

Death & Community: Jewish Burial Societies

Adventures in Jewish Studies · 22 Jan

Jewish burial societies, known as Hevra Kadisha, play a critical role in observing traditional Jewish rites related to death, ensuring the deceased are respectfully prepared and comfort is provided to mourners.

0 History Antisemitism

In Praise of Germany’s Flawed ‘Culture of Remembrance’

Megan Naftali in Moment · 21 Jan

Germany's postwar generation became a global model for dealing with the past, confronting the nation's Nazi history through a powerful remembrance movement that unraveled familial and national denial.

0 History Antisemitism

In Praise of Germany’s Flawed ‘Culture of Remembrance’

Megan Naftali in Moment · 21 Jan

Germany's postwar generation became a global model for dealing with the past, confronting the nation's Nazi history through a powerful remembrance movement that unraveled familial and national denial.

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