Dresden, Saxony, Germany

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 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 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 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 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

Germany was sorry after WWII, but not about Nazism.

Kyle Orton in Future of Jewish · 14 Dec 2024

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 Culture Ethics

Why Not Let the Leaning Tower Collapse review: ‘big questions on history and morality’

Jewish Chronicle · 29 Nov 2024

Daniel Snowman's new collection of essays, "Why Not Let the Leaning Tower Collapse?", explores the intersections of history, culture, and morality.

0 Holocaust Art

The Nazis looted more than 500 of their paintings; a Jewish collector’s heirs still seek justice and restitution

Forward · 25 Jan 2022

Pauline Baer de Perignon's determination to recover her great-grandfather Jules Strauss' vast art collection, looted by the Nazis during World War II, highlights ongoing challenges in art restitution.

0 Television/Film Culture

How a German Jewish Refugee Became a Master of Film Noir

Forward · 5 May 2015

Robert Siodmak, a German Jewish refugee, became a master of film noir after fleeing Nazi Germany and establishing his career in Hollywood.

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