Silesia, Poland

Ye concerts scrapped in Poland, Switzerland as backlash over antisemitic remarks continues

Grace Gilson in JTA · 20 Apr

Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, is facing significant backlash as international concerts in Poland and Switzerland have been canceled due to his past antisemitic remarks.

0 History Holocaust

Tidbits: Traces of a ghetto bunker uncovered in Będzin, Poland

פֿאָרווערטס־רעדאַקציע in Forward · 20 Apr

Recent archaeological efforts have uncovered traces of a Jewish ghetto bunker in Bdzin, Poland, dating back to 1943.

0 Antisemitism History

The Holocaust never ended.

Alex Steiman in Future of Jewish · 17 Apr

This essay by Alex Steiman highlights the persistent threat of Nazi ideologies and antisemitism, arguing that the Holocaust's ideological roots continue to influence modern society.

0 Holocaust Education

A Towering Jewish Hero Dies: We Mourn the Monumental Life of Sam Harris

Jewdicious · 3 Apr

Sam Harris, a Holocaust survivor who played a vital role in founding the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, has passed away at the age of 88.

0 Sports Antisemitism

Deni Avdija to make triumphant DC return as star NBA player

Matthew Shea in Jewish Insider · 27 Jan

Deni Avdija, the Israeli NBA star, returns to Washington D.C. for a game that coincides with Jewish Heritage Night and International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

0 Holocaust History

She thought she knew her mother. Then she learned about the concentration camp

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 22 Jan

Marisa Fox's journey in understanding her mother Tamar Fromer-Fox's hidden past reveals a powerful, unspoken history.

0 Holocaust Politics

What the US ambassador to Poland left out when he absolved Poland of Holocaust complicity

Menachem Z. Rosensaft in JTA · 21 Nov 2025

In a critical response to U.S. Ambassador Thomas Rose's recent speech, Menachem Z. Rosensaft argues that absolving Poland of any Holocaust complicity overlooks the complex historical realities.

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 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 Torah Antisemitism

THE MOMENT

Sharona in Mishpacha · 13 May 2025

Rav Chaim Kanievsky's learning experience about a grasshopper's anatomy, leading to a real-life encounter with the insect, serves as a backdrop for a mirroring moment in Cincinnati, where a Daf Yomi class encounters three goats during a study about goat sacrifices.

0 Politics Israel

How Canada's next PM should fight against Trump—and support Israel

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 25 Apr 2025

The episode features Alan Kessel, a former senior legal advisor to the Canadian government, who provides insight into the legal and political implications of Canada's economic and international relations, particularly concerning U.S. President Trump's policies.

0 Politics Culture

Conscious Uncoupling

Bonjour Chai · 4 Apr 2025

Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy engage in a final discussion for "Bonjour Chai," covering the controversial documentaries "No Other Land" and "October 8" which highlight the polarized debate surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in North America.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Hasid or Hipster?

Bonjour Chai · 20 Mar 2025

Mik Moore discusses the revival of 'Heeb' magazine, aiming to recapture the innovative and rebellious Jewish cultural spirit of the early 2000s for a new generation.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

My ancestors left their homelands to escape antisemitism. Will my son have to leave the U.S. because he's trans?

Sheri Allen in Forward · 14 Feb 2025

Sheri Allen reflects on her family's history of fleeing antisemitism and parallels it with concerns for her transgender son, Preston, in the current U.S. climate under President Trump's second term.

0 Holocaust Education

Lily’s lesson? Shoah education is possible in a world of fake news

Jewish Chronicle · 24 Jan 2025

As the Holocaust survivor generation dwindles, Lily Ebert's legacy emphasizes the urgent need to adapt Holocaust education for a new era while countering antisemitism and misinformation.

0 Holocaust Communities

Finding Hope on the Other Side

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 5 Nov 2024

Bronia Brandman, a Holocaust survivor and speaker, reflects on her journey of healing and sharing her experiences to help others cope with trauma.

0 Holocaust Communities

Finding Hope on the Other Side

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 5 Nov 2024

Bronia Brandman, a Holocaust survivor and speaker, reflects on her journey of healing and sharing her experiences to help others cope with trauma.

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 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 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 Music History

These Were 10 of the Greatest Artists on Chess Records

Forward · 1 Nov 2016

Chess Records, founded in 1950 by brothers Phil and Leonard Chess, was instrumental in shaping the Chicago Blues sound and pioneering rock and roll.

0 Holocaust History

Conductor of Israel National Opera Guilty of Nazi Collaboration

Forward · 5 Feb 2014

Seventy-five years ago, the Nazi-controlled newspaper Essener Nationalzeitung referred to President Franklin D. Roosevelt as the "Jewish Pope," mocking his support of Jews and his humanitarian efforts.

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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