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0 Literature Culture

It's been a dark year. The holidays are challenging. Let Isaac Bashevis Singer guide you

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 20 Dec 2024

Reflecting on a challenging year, Emily Tamkin draws inspiration from Isaac Bashevis Singer's short story "A Piece of Advice."

0 Literature Culture

JC2’s guide to the best new titles for toddlers and tweens

Jewish Chronicle · 19 Dec 2024

This guide reviews several captivating new book titles for toddlers and tweens, with a focus on Jewish themes and creative storytelling.

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 Antisemitism Communities

There are grounds for optimism in Slovakia – but we cannot turn a blind eye to surviving antisemitism

Jewish Chronicle · 18 Dec 2024

The article reflects on a visit to Slovakia, highlighting both the preservation of Jewish heritage by non-Jewish Slovaks and the underlying antisemitism that still lingers.

0 Holocaust Art

Paintings of unbearable life in the Lodz Ghetto

Jennifer A. Stern in Forward · 17 Dec 2024

The exhibit "Capturing the Ghetto: Artistic Portrayals of Everyday Life in the Lodz Ghetto" at the Emanuel Ringelblum Jewish Historical Institute in Warsaw, showcases art from prisoners in the Lodz ghetto during World War II.

0 Politics Holidays

‘We can never lose hope’: Biden’s message to Jewish community at his final White House Hanukkah party

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 17 Dec 2024

At his final White House Hanukkah reception, President Joe Biden urged the Jewish community to maintain hope amidst current challenges and reaffirmed his steadfast support for Israel.

0 Art Communities

Coming Out of the Woodwork

Jeff Korbman in Jewish Action · 17 Dec 2024

Jeff Korbman recounts his journey from a hobby woodworker to a craftsman with a meaningful purpose, merging his Jewish identity with woodworking.

0 Antisemitism Communities

As improved relations quaver, a new guide aims to educate Catholics about antisemitism

Ben Sales in JTA · 16 Dec 2024

The American Jewish Committee and U.S. bishops have collaborated to publish a glossary aimed at educating Catholics about antisemitism, amidst a backdrop of Pope Francis's controversial remarks regarding Israel.

0 Food Culture

How to (Actually) Cook With Your Kids for Hanukkah

Jamie Betesh Carter in Tablet · 16 Dec 2024

Joan Nathan's updated book, "A Sweet Year: Jewish Celebrations and Festive Recipes for Kids and Their Families," aims to help families cook together, especially during Jewish holidays.

0 History Holocaust

Germany was sorry after WWII, but not about Nazism.

Kyle Orton in Future of Jewish · 14 Dec 2024

Kyle Orton's essay explores post-World War II Germany's relationship with Nazism, highlighting how Germans perceived themselves as victims rather than perpetrators.

0 History Holocaust

Germany was sorry after WWII, but not about Nazism.

Kyle Orton in Future of Jewish · 14 Dec 2024

Kyle Orton's essay explores post-World War II Germany's relationship with Nazism, highlighting how Germans perceived themselves as victims rather than perpetrators.

0 History Literature

Flavius Josephus, Lion Feuchtwanger and the Eternal Struggle with History

Jacob Wirtschafter in Moment · 12 Dec 2024

In exploring the complex legacies of Flavius Josephus and Lion Feuchtwanger, the USC Doheny Memorial Library exhibit delves into themes of survival, compromise, and historical narrative.

0 History Holocaust

On a roots journey from NYC to Poland, I packed my great-grandfather’s tallis

Stuart Schear in JTA · 11 Dec 2024

Stuart Schear describes a meaningful journey to Poland with his cousins, echoing the themes of Jesse Eisenberg's film "A Real Pain."

0 History Holocaust

On a roots journey from NYC to Poland, I packed my great-grandfather’s tallis

Stuart Schear in JTA · 11 Dec 2024

Stuart Schear describes a meaningful journey to Poland with his cousins, echoing the themes of Jesse Eisenberg's film "A Real Pain."

0 Television/Film Holidays

All the Hanukkah Kids TV Episodes & Specials to Stream Right Now

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 11 Dec 2024

Parents looking to share Hanukkah spirit with children have a plethora of streaming options with delightful Jewish episodes from popular kids' shows.

0 Holocaust History

Polish police murdered Jews during the Holocaust with gusto and even without Nazi orders, new book claims

Zev Stub in JTA · 10 Dec 2024

Jan Grabowski's new book, "On Duty: The Polish Blue & Criminal Police in the Holocaust," reveals the active role of Polish police in the Holocaust, often acting on their own initiative to kill Jews.

0 Holocaust History

Polish police murdered Jews during the Holocaust with gusto and even without Nazi orders, new book claims

Zev Stub in JTA · 10 Dec 2024

Jan Grabowski's new book, "On Duty: The Polish Blue & Criminal Police in the Holocaust," reveals the active role of Polish police in the Holocaust, often acting on their own initiative to kill Jews.

0 Holocaust History

Polish police murdered Jews during the Holocaust with gusto and even without Nazi orders, new book claims

Zev Stub in JTA · 10 Dec 2024

Jan Grabowski's new book, "On Duty: The Polish Blue & Criminal Police in the Holocaust," reveals the active role of Polish police in the Holocaust, often acting on their own initiative to kill Jews.

0 Holocaust History

Polish police murdered Jews during the Holocaust with gusto and even without Nazi orders, new book claims

Zev Stub in JTA · 10 Dec 2024

Jan Grabowski's new book, "On Duty: The Polish Blue & Criminal Police in the Holocaust," reveals the active role of Polish police in the Holocaust, often acting on their own initiative to kill Jews.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

The real problem with 'A Real Pain' is that it isn't Jewish enough

Jenny Singer in Forward · 9 Dec 2024

"A Real Pain," Jesse Eisenberg’s latest film, critically observes the phenomenon of Holocaust tourism through the journey of two cousins on a heritage tour in Poland.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

The real problem with 'A Real Pain' is that it isn't Jewish enough

Jenny Singer in Forward · 9 Dec 2024

"A Real Pain," Jesse Eisenberg’s latest film, critically observes the phenomenon of Holocaust tourism through the journey of two cousins on a heritage tour in Poland.

0 Food Culture

Talk of the Table | When Is a Latke Not a Latke?

Megan Naftali in Moment · 9 Dec 2024

The evolving nature of latkes, a staple in Jewish Hanukkah traditions, has sparked a debate about their authenticity.

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 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 Television/Film Culture

Jesse Eisenberg's Holocaust Road Trip

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 5 Dec 2024

Arielle Angel, Maia Ipp, and Menachem Kaiser discuss the film "A Real Pain," exploring its depiction of millennial Jewish identity amidst Holocaust themes.

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