Saxony, Germany

0 Culture Holocaust

The Cholent in The Cholent · 19 Jun

The discovery of a potentially significant violin by Habitat for Humanity in Washington highlights the complex web of history and identity.

0 Holocaust Education

Yad Vashem chooses Germany for first overseas education centers

Toby Axelrod in JTA · 28 May

Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust memorial and archive, is establishing its first overseas educational centers in Germany, with locations in Munich and Leipzig.

0 Antisemitism Politics

What does a swastika mean?

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 20 May

Arno Rosenfeld's article delves into the complex symbolism of the swastika, exploring its association with Nazism, white supremacy, and antisemitism, as well as its controversial use in anti-Israel propaganda.

0 Art History

The Allure of the ‘Exotic’ Sephardic

John Efron in Tablet · 10 Apr

The New Synagogue in Berlin, dedicated in 1866, became renowned for its impressive architectural design that blended Islamic and Romanesque styles, incorporating elements from North African and Persian mosques, as well as European interpretations.

0 Art History

The Allure of the ‘Exotic’ Sephardic

John Efron in Tablet · 10 Apr

The New Synagogue in Berlin, dedicated in 1866, became renowned for its impressive architectural design that blended Islamic and Romanesque styles, incorporating elements from North African and Persian mosques, as well as European interpretations.

0 History Holidays

Rising from the Ashes: Pekudei and the Rebuilding of Jewish Sacred Space

Shani Taragin in 18forty · 12 Mar

Shani Taragin explores the historical and spiritual significance of rebuilding Jewish sacred spaces, linking the completion of the Mishkan in Parshat Pekudei to the reconstruction of synagogues post-Holocaust.

0 Music History

Rediscovering the ‘Dybbuk’ composer Henokh Kon

Eve Sicular in Forward · 19 Feb

Eve Sicular explores the rediscovery of Henokh Kon, a prolific Yiddish composer celebrated for his scores in classic films like "The Dybbuk."

0 Politics History

Like Trump, Hitler also wanted to build monuments to himself — so did Franco, Gaddafi and Alexander the Great

Terrence Petty in Forward · 18 Feb

The article explores how historical figures and leaders have sought to immortalize themselves through monumental architecture, drawing parallels between Adolf Hitler's grand plans for Berlin and Donald Trump's own ambitions for self-glorification in Washington, D.C. Both leaders envisioned massive structures symbolizing their power and legacy, reminiscent of other authoritarian figures like Francisco Franco, Moammar Gaddafi, and Alexander the Great.

0 Antisemitism Culture

When Eating Jewish Becomes a Crime

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 13 Jan

Jewish and Israeli restaurants around the world are facing a wave of targeted attacks that manifest as vandalism, harassment, and boycotts, under the guise of political protests against Israel's policies.

0 Art Holocaust

A Showcase of Female Illustrated Post-WWII Books and Diaries

Judy Bolton-Fasman in Hadassah · 7 Jan

The exhibition "Who Will Draw Our History? Women's Graphic Narratives of the Holocaust, 1944-1949," showcased at the Kniznick Gallery for Feminist Art at the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute, highlights powerful artworks by female Holocaust survivors.

0 History Politics

A Jewish-American exile behind the Iron Curtain, he never lost his love for East Germany

Terrence Petty in Forward · 29 Dec 2025

Victor Grossman, born Stephen Wechsler, was a Jewish-American who fled to East Germany during the Cold War after being exposed for his Communist affiliations.

0 History Politics

A Jewish-American exile behind the Iron Curtain, he never lost his love for East Germany

Terrence Petty in Forward · 29 Dec 2025

Victor Grossman, born Stephen Wechsler, was a Jewish-American who fled to East Germany during the Cold War after being exposed for his Communist affiliations.

0 Culture History

A Yiddish circus in a suitcase

Luise Fakler in Forward · 10 Nov 2025

Tsirk Dobranotch, Germany's first Yiddish circus company, blends klezmer music and circus artistry to revive the rich, if nearly forgotten, heritage of Jewish circus traditions in Europe.

0 Music Culture

Maria Ka’s cosmic Yiddish music — from punk grit to starlight

Judah Sussman in Forward · 29 Oct 2025

Polish musician Maria Ka is transforming Yiddish music through her innovative album "Di Mashin" (The Machine), combining punk rock influences with cosmic themes.

0 Politics History

If Hitler had TikTok, the Nazis might have won.

Lucy in Future of Jewish · 8 Oct 2025

The essay reflects on the potential impact of modern social media tools like TikTok and Instagram on World War II, positing that if such platforms existed then, Nazi propaganda could have shaped global opinion against the Allies by showcasing German civilian suffering, thus altering the war's outcome.

0 Politics Israel

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

Bob Goldberg in Future of Jewish · 28 Sep 2025

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

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Starvation Blood Libel

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 28 Jul 2025

The episode critically examines accusations against Israel, suggesting it is deliberately starving Gaza as a form of warfare amidst ongoing conflict with Hamas.

0 History Philosophy

Time and Space in the Thousand-Year Reich

Tel Aviv Review · 14 Jul 2025

Guy Miron delves into the spatial and temporal experiences of German Jews under Nazi persecution, analyzing how the reordering of time and space affected their lives and identities.

0 Politics Ethics

It’s easy to preach peace when no one is trying to kill you.

Lucy Tabrizi in Future of Jewish · 28 Jun 2025

Lucy Tabrizi explores the moral complexities and vulnerabilities inherent in the Western embrace of empathy as a guiding principle, arguing that it can be manipulated, especially in contexts of conflict like the Israeli-Palestinian situation.

0 Antisemitism Politics

German court overturns ban on far-right antisemitic magazine, citing freedom of expression

Grace Gilson in Forward · 25 Jun 2025

A German court has overturned the ban on the far-right magazine Compact, which frequently promotes antisemitic and anti-immigrant rhetoric.

0 Holocaust Politics

My Holocaust survivor parents would be appalled by what became of their American dream

Michael Brenner in Forward · 7 May 2025

Michael Brenner reflects on the American dream cherished by his Holocaust survivor parents, who saw the United States as a bastion of democracy and a safe haven for Jews following their liberation from Nazi terror.

0 History Holocaust

Hidden in a famous WWII photo, two heroic Jewish stories

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 22 Apr 2025

The iconic WWII photo capturing the meeting of American and Russian troops at the Elbe River hides two poignant Jewish stories of survival and resilience.

0 History Holocaust

Hidden in a famous WWII photo, two heroic Jewish stories

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 22 Apr 2025

The iconic WWII photo capturing the meeting of American and Russian troops at the Elbe River hides two poignant Jewish stories of survival and resilience.

0 Holocaust History

My Father’s Resistance: A Memoir

Shulamit Reinharz in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Apr 2025

Shulamit Reinharz's memoir, "My Father's Resistance," uncovers the hidden life and untold acts of resistance by her father, Rabbi Max Rothschild, primarily during the Nazi regime.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Take it from a German Jew: The AfD and its supporters aren’t making Jews safer

Joshua Schultheis in JTA · 28 Jan 2025

Joshua Schultheis, a German Jewish editor, argues against the notion that the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party supports Jewish safety.

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