Łódź, Poland

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 28 Jun

Isaac Osiel, a Sephardic Jew from Toronto, has unexpectedly become a key figure in Holocaust remembrance by organizing affordable heritage trips to Poland.

0 History Antisemitism

13,000 Jews were driven out of Poland in 1968. Now, some are returning to tell their story.

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 12 Jun

In 1968, a government-led antisemitic campaign in Poland forced 13,000 Jews to leave the country, stripping them of jobs and citizenship.

0 Holocaust Education

Class assignment: Get to know your murdered Jewish neighbors

Alyssa Katz in Forward · 1 May

Alyssa Katz narrates an evocative journey to Saint-Quentin in northeastern France, showcasing a poignant initiative led by history teacher Damien Bressolles to memorialize the city's Holocaust victims.

0 Holocaust Communities

Recalling Millie Baran, whose mark on the Yiddish world lives on

Miriam Oxenhandler Newman in Forward · 24 Apr

Millie Baran, a centenarian Holocaust survivor, profoundly influenced the Yiddish cultural sphere through her dedicated work as camp mother at Camp Hemshekh and her public recounting of Holocaust experiences.

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 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 Leadership Jewish Law

The cases that made Nat Lewin — and the causes he made possible

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 30 Jan

Nat Lewin has had a profound impact on American legal history and the role of Jews in the legal profession.

0 Culture History

Enjoy the Yiddish Book Center’s exhibit on your phone

Jennifer A. Stern in Forward · 15 Jan

The Yiddish Book Center has made its permanent exhibit, "Yiddish: A Global Culture, Virtual Exhibit," available online, showcasing a rich array of Yiddish cultural artifacts accessible via mobile phones.

0 Art History

This Jewish artist fought Nazis with a paintbrush, when art like his still mattered

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 8 Jan

Arthur Szyk, a Polish-born Jewish artist, utilized his art as a powerful medium against tyranny, particularly during World War II.

0 Holocaust Literature

REVIEW: ‘Letters from the Afterlife’

Rochelle G. Saidel in Hadassah · 6 Jan

"Letters from the Afterlife" is a profound collection of correspondence between Holocaust survivors Chava Rosenfarb, a Yiddish writer, and Zenia Larsson, a sculptor and author, spanning from 1945 to 1971.

0 Art History

An activist Jewish artist who used his work to fight fascism

Cathryn J. Prince in Forward · 23 Dec 2025

Arthur Szyk, a Polish-born Jewish artist, used his artwork as a powerful form of activism against fascism and bigotry.

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 Culture History

Yiddish life in prewar Eastern Europe comes alive on this website

Judah Sussman in Forward · 23 Oct 2025

A new website, Yiddishculture.co, spearheaded by Adina Cimet, seeks to reinvigorate the history and culture of Eastern European Jewry.

0 Music Television/Film

VIDEO: ‘Shtisel’ bubbe Lea Koenig in a Yiddish music video

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 22 Oct 2025

Lea Koenig, famed for her role in 'Shtisel,' captivates audiences in a new Yiddish music video where she sings 'Kum zhe mame,' a Yiddish adaptation of a 1964 Russian song.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Inbox: Issue 1081

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 30 Sep 2025

This collection of reader letters from a Jewish publication covers a variety of topics.

0 History Jewish Law

From Port Arthur to Portsmouth

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 19 Aug 2025

The Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, a conflict ignited by imperial aspirations, dramatically impacted the Russian Jewish community.

0 Education Antisemitism

Advice to a Jewish Freshman

Sapir · 12 Aug 2025

In this thought-provoking piece addressed to Jewish freshmen entering university, the author offers advice for navigating antisemitism and misconceptions about Jewish identity and Israel on campus.

0 History Art

In a first-of-its-kind museum, mezuzahs keep memories of pre-war Poland alive

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 7 Aug 2025

Helena Czernek and Aleksander Prugar run the Mi Polin Mezuzah Center in Warsaw, where they document mezuzah traces—indentations left in doorframes by Jewish mezuzahs in pre-war Poland.

0 History Art

In a first-of-its-kind museum, mezuzahs keep memories of pre-war Poland alive

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 7 Aug 2025

Helena Czernek and Aleksander Prugar run the Mi Polin Mezuzah Center in Warsaw, where they document mezuzah traces—indentations left in doorframes by Jewish mezuzahs in pre-war Poland.

0 Holocaust Ethics

I Want to Live

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 22 Jul 2025

Yeedle Baum's story is one of survival and profound faith during the Holocaust.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Do I Really Love Myself?: Erich Fromm Meets the Rebbe of Warka

Admiel Kosman in Lehrhaus · 19 Jun 2025

Admiel Kosman delves into the contrasting views of Gershom Scholem and Martin Buber on Hasidism, highlighting their differing perspectives on internal versus external spirituality.

0 Philosophy Torah

Do I Really Love Myself?: Erich Fromm Meets the Rebbe of Warka

Admiel Kosman in Lehrhaus · 19 Jun 2025

Admiel Kosman explores the intersection of psychoanalysis and Hasidic teachings on self-love, focusing on insights from Erich Fromm and the Rebbe of Warka.

0 Holocaust Culture

At the Mercy of the Museum: Memory Construction and the Harm of Holocaust Museums

Ramona Saft in New Voices · 25 Apr 2025

Ramona Saft's exploration of Holocaust museums, particularly the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, critiques how these institutions construct memory.

0 Holocaust Education

Why TikTok is the Place to Talk about Antisemitism: With Holocaust Survivor Tova Friedman

People of the Pod · 23 Apr 2025

Holocaust survivor Tova Friedman shares her harrowing childhood experiences and discusses her mission to combat antisemitism using platforms like TikTok.

0 Jewish Law Politics

Ten Years Later

The Cholent in The Cholent · 28 Mar 2025

Joel Magalnick, former editor of JTNews, shares a reflective piece on his tenure and the role of Jewish media in community life.

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