Riga, Latvia

The Cholent in The Cholent · 6 Feb

The article reflects on Sasha Matison's role as an activist advocating for the memory and awareness of Israeli hostages following the tragic attacks on October 7th.

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Prominent Holocaust survivors die, including the ‘librarian of Auschwitz’ and the last Warsaw Ghetto fighter

Grace Gilson in JTA · 13 Nov 2025

Several prominent Holocaust survivors, representing the dwindling number of eyewitness voices to the atrocities, have recently passed away, marking the end of an era.

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They tried to erase the Jews behind Europe’s most famous brands.

Andrea Baur in Future of Jewish · 3 Nov 2025

Andrea Baur's essay highlights the systematic expropriation of Jewish contributions to European innovation during the Nazi regime, a process known as "Aryanisation."

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The Lost Legacy of the Leshem

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 1 Jul 2025

Rav Shlomo Elyashiv, also known as the Leshem, was a prominent kabbalist of the Lithuanian world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Never Bend

Sharona in Mishpacha · 13 May 2025

Zalman Yudkin's life story exemplifies resilience and dedication to Jewish faith even under oppressive regimes.

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The Liberators of Mauthausen

David K. Sherman in Moment · 1 May 2025

The article highlights the vital roles played by three American Jewish soldiers—Major Eugene Cohen, Jack Nowitz, and Benjamin Ferencz—in liberating and documenting Nazi concentration camps, particularly Mauthausen, at the end of World War II.

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Latvia again closes case against ‘Butcher of Riga,’ tied to mass murder of Jews

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 25 Apr 2025

Herbert Cukurs, a key figure in the Nazi-aligned Arajs Kommando responsible for mass murders during World War II, has once again seen legal charges dropped against him in Latvia.

0 Israel Politics

The Meaning of Israel's Oct. 7 Failures

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 23 Apr 2025

Journalist Jonathan Foreman discusses his in-depth analysis of the systemic failures leading to Israel's inability to prevent the surprise Hamas attack on October 7, with comparisons to historical military oversight, as found in his May 2025 Commentary article.

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Book Review | A Language Forged in Fire

Miriam Isaacs in Moment · 23 Jan 2025

Hannah Pollin-Galay's "Occupied Words: What the Holocaust Did to Yiddish" explores the transformation of the Yiddish language during the Holocaust, highlighting how it became a unique dialect known as Khurbn Yiddish.

0 Literature Culture

The End of American Jewish Literature, Again

David Bezmozgis in Tablet · 17 Sep 2014

David Bezmozgis delves into the enduring question of the future of American Jewish literature, referencing Irving Howe's influential 1977 critique suggesting its decline post-immigrant peak.

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Soon There Will Be No Survivors

Matthew Fishbane in Tablet · 27 Jan 2014

As the population of Holocaust survivors ages, the challenges they face become increasingly nuanced and dire, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive support systems.

0 Communities History

A Year After Sandy, Brighton Beach Struggles To Get Back on Feet

Forward · 26 Oct 2013

One year after Hurricane Sandy, the Jewish community in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, is still grappling with the storm's lingering impact.

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Festival of Candles

David Bezmozgis in Tablet · 5 Dec 2007

David Bezmozgis reflects on the blending of Jewish traditions with Soviet realities in the lives of his family.

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