Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland

The Brutal, Real Pain of Holocaust Portrayals in Hollywood

Mallory Mosner in Future of Jewish · 4 Feb 2025

Mallory Mosner's critique of Holocaust portrayals in Hollywood highlights pervasive issues such as the emphasis on non-Jewish saviors, sanitization of Jewish identities, and problematic narratives that humanize Nazi characters.

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Real Holocaust remembrance requires standing up for Israel

Jewish Chronicle · 15 Jan 2025

The article discusses the importance of Holocaust remembrance, especially in light of King Charles's upcoming visit to Auschwitz for commemoration events and the hosting of a Holocaust Memorial Day event in London.

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The Big Schlep

Emil Stern in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jan 2025

"A Real Pain," a film by Jesse Eisenberg, explores the journey of two Jewish American cousins, David and Benji, as they navigate a heritage tour in Poland after their Holocaust-survivor grandmother's death.

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The Big Schlep

Emil Stern in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jan 2025

The film "A Real Pain," directed by Jesse Eisenberg, follows two American Jewish cousins, David and Benji, on a heritage trip to Poland post their grandmother's death.

0 Holidays Politics

Mayor Eric Adams calls himself ‘a modern-day Maccabee’ at pre-Hanukkah party at Gracie Mansion

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 18 Dec 2024

Mayor Eric Adams hosted a pre-Hanukkah celebration at Gracie Mansion, emphasizing unity and a commitment to combating antisemitism.

0 Holocaust Antisemitism

On a mission to Auschwitz, I found hope amid the ashes

William C. Daroff in JTA · 6 Dec 2024

William C. Daroff reflects on his recent trip to Poland as part of the European Jewish Association's annual mission to Auschwitz.

0 Communities Culture

Letters to the Editor: Food as Heritage and Chagrin and Anger

Editor in Hadassah · 25 Nov 2024

This edition of Hadassah Magazine's Letters to the Editor features a range of responses highlighting significant issues within the Jewish community.

0 Holocaust History

Filmmaker Allan Novak turns the camera on his family: the oldest living Holocaust survivors in the world

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 20 Nov 2024

Allan Novak's documentary, "Crossing the River: From Poland to Paradise," highlights the extraordinary resilience and survival of his mother and her siblings, recognized as the world's oldest living Holocaust survivors.

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Filmmaker Allan Novak turns the camera on his family: the oldest living Holocaust survivors in the world

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 20 Nov 2024

Allan Novak, a veteran director, turned his lens inward to document his family, known as the world's oldest living Holocaust survivor siblings, in his film 'Crossing the River: From Poland to Paradise.'

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Filmmaker Allan Novak turns the camera on his family: the oldest living Holocaust survivors in the world

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 20 Nov 2024

Veteran filmmaker Allan Novak created "Crossing the River: From Poland to Paradise," a documentary about his family, the world's oldest living Holocaust survivor siblings who remarkably survived by being deported to Siberia.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Is Anyone Scarier than Elon Musk?

Moment in Moment · 18 Nov 2024

Nadine Epstein explores the concerns surrounding Elon Musk and his potential role in government, highlighting fears about his susceptibility to conspiracy theories, including antisemitic narratives.

0 Politics Culture

The “Carets & Sticks” Edition

Promised Podcast · 31 Oct 2024

Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron discuss the implications of Israel's recent military action against Iran and the influence of pro-Palestinian editors on Wikipedia content about Israel and Zionism.

0 Holocaust Leadership

Giving Thanks to God at Auschwitz

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 9 Oct 2024

Rav Nissen Mangel, a Holocaust survivor, attributes his survival to numerous miracles during the Holocaust, including the moldy bread that functioned as a natural antibiotic.

0 Holocaust Politics

The U.S. diplomat seeking justice for Holocaust survivors

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 24 Jan 2023

Ellen Germain serves as the U.S. special envoy for Holocaust issues, a role deeply personal to her due to her family's history; her great-grandfather emigrated from Poland, leaving behind family murdered by the Nazis.

0 Television/Film Culture

Just how Jewish is Betty Boop?

Roy Schwartz in Forward · 9 Aug 2022

Betty Boop, the iconic Jazz Age cartoon character, has roots in Jewish culture through her creators, Max and Dave Fleischer, pioneering animators and Jewish immigrants.

0 Culture History

Still no NYC monument for the six million Jews killed in the Holocaust

Chana Pollack in Forward · 27 Apr 2022

In the decades since the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising of 1943, New York City remains without a dedicated monument to the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust.

0 Art History

The Polish Museum of Puerto Vallarta

Alan Grabinsky in Tablet · 5 May 2021

Martin Rosenberg, a passionate collector, turned his lifelong interest into a notable cultural attraction in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with his gallery Posters International, showcasing one of the world's largest collections of Polish postwar posters.

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Geza Rohrig: Plaudits Flood in for Son of Saul Actor

Forward · 14 Nov 2016

Geza Rohrig, a 49-year-old Hungarian-born Hasidic Jew, has gained international acclaim for his role in the film 'Son of Saul,' which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival.

0 Television/Film History

Discussing ‘Demon’ with Film’s Executive Producer Olga Szymanska

Forward · 8 Sep 2016

The film "Demon" by Polish director Marcin Wrona is a haunting portrayal of Poland's complex relationship with its Jewish past, reminiscent of "The Dybbuk."

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Remembering My Friend, Theo Bikel

Forward · 22 Jul 2015

The article reflects on the life and legacy of Theodore Bikel, an iconic actor, activist, and Yiddishist who passed away at 91.

0 Holocaust Literature

Holocaust Pulp Fiction

David Mikics in Tablet · 19 Apr 2012

Ka-Tzetnik 135633, the pen name of Yehiel Dinur, is a significant yet controversial figure in Holocaust literature.

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