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0 Politics Culture

Two Rights Make a Wrong

Bonjour Chai · 28 Feb

The podcast episode delves into the rise of Meir Kahane's extremist ideologies within the Jewish social media sphere, focusing on influencer Lizzy Savetsky's controversial support for Kahane.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Elon Musk’s Jewish problem

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 20 Feb

Elon Musk's controversial actions and statements, such as allegedly performing a Nazi salute and sharing antisemitic memes, have sparked debate regarding his views on Jews and antisemitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Following Musk’s lead, ‘my heart goes out to you’ takes off as far-right catchphrase

Louis Keene in Forward · 28 Jan

In a divisive move that further complicates Elon Musk's public image, his gesture at a Trump inauguration rally, perceived as a Nazi salute, ignited controversy and became a rallying cry for the far-right with the phrase, "My heart goes out to you."

0 Holocaust Communities

The only Jew in Oświęcim, Poland, can see Auschwitz from her bedroom window

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 27 Jan

Hila Weisz-Gut, the sole Jewish resident of Owicim, Poland, lives within view of the Auschwitz concentration camp site.

0 Holocaust History

Just 50 Holocaust survivors will be at Auschwitz for the 80th anniversary of its liberation

Toby Axelrod in JTA · 24 Jan

As the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation nears, only 50 Holocaust survivors will attend the commemoration, reflecting the dwindling number of living witnesses.

0 Holocaust Music

The Jewish musicians who were forced to play for the Nazis

Jewish Chronicle · 23 Jan

The harrowing yet inspiring story of Jewish musicians at Auschwitz is brought to light through two films that coincide with the 80th anniversary of the camp's liberation.

0 Politics Holocaust

When Auschwitz couldn’t speak for Israel, we had to cancel the trip.

Future of Jewish · 3 Jan

David Harris, Executive Vice Chair of The Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy, discusses the decision to cancel a planned commemorative trip to Auschwitz amidst strained Polish-Israeli relations.

0 Politics Culture

Citing disproportionate infertility rates among Jews, all 4 Jewish denominations back congressional resolution calling for awareness

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 28 Apr 2022

Jewish organizations across all major denominations in the U.S. have united to support a congressional resolution aimed at addressing infertility, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews and those of Middle Eastern descent.