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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.'

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, 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.'

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, 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 Television/Film Holocaust

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 Television/Film Holocaust

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 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.

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.

0 Politics Israel

Biden administration sanctions Israeli settler group, in move that Trump could reverse

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 18 Nov 2024

The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on Amana, an Israeli settler group involved in illegal West Bank outposts, as part of efforts to curb violence and stabilize the region.

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 Israel

You're Hired - with Alyssa Farah Griffin and Amos Harel

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 14 Nov 2024

Alyssa Farah Griffin discusses the implications of Trump's appointments for U.S. policy in the Middle East, highlighting friction between isolationist and hawkish perspectives.

0 Literature History

Poem | The Findings of Yitzhak

Jean Nordhaus in Moment · 14 Nov 2024

Jean Nordhaus's poem, "The Findings of Yitzhak," reflects on the legacy of the poet's great-grandfather, Yitzhak, through the lens of his Torah commentary written in 1912 in Vilna.

0 Culture Holidays

I love Chrismukkah and I’m not afraid to admit it

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Nov 2024

The piece explores the hybrid celebration of "Chrismukkah," where Christmas traditions blend with the Jewish festival of Chanukah.

0 Culture History

New Los Angeles Yiddish scene continues a long tradition

Miriam Oxenhandler Newman in Forward · 14 Nov 2024

Los Angeles is experiencing a resurgence in Yiddish culture, spearheaded by activists like Rabbi Zach Golden, Caroline Luce, Aaron Castillo-White, and Miri Koral.

0 Philosophy History

Hidden Chambers

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 12 Nov 2024

In this reflective article, Cindy Scarr explores the dichotomy between the biblical figures of Lot's wife and Avraham, focusing on their respective responses to witnessing the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

In this ‘Merchant of Venice,’ tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight

PJ Grisar in Forward · 12 Nov 2024

The latest production of "The Merchant of Venice" by Igor Golyak transforms William Shakespeare's contentious play into a debate on cultural perception and prejudice.

0 Art Holocaust

Hidden in plain sight, a Holocaust memorial takes on new significance

Mia Faye Kreindler in Forward · 11 Nov 2024

Harriet Feigenbaum's Holocaust memorial, situated outside Madison Square Park in New York City, is easily overlooked despite its 38-foot height.

0 Holocaust Communities

A reunion project for Holocaust survivors and their families runs a race against time

Andrew Silverstein in Forward · 9 Nov 2024

The Holocaust Reunion Project, founded by genealogists Jennifer Mendelsohn and Adina Newman, is actively working to reconnect Holocaust survivors and their families through DNA testing and genealogical research.

0 Antisemitism History

How the Amsterdam pogrom is—and isn't—like Europe in the 1930s

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 8 Nov 2024

The article examines the violent antisemitic attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam, drawing parallels and distinctions with the 1930s pogroms in Europe.

0 Politics Leadership

Trump the Transformer

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 5 Nov 2024

Donald Trump's presidency marked a transformative era, fundamentally reshaping American politics, economy, and foreign policy in ways that extend beyond his tenure.

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 Antisemitism Communities

Jewish in America, Lately

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish · 4 Nov 2024

In "Jewish in America, Lately," David Bogart reflects on his personal Jewish identity amidst rising antisemitism and global unrest, especially highlighted by the October 7th attacks in Israel.

0 Television/Film Culture

Film Review | A Real Pain

Andy Freedman in Moment · 4 Nov 2024

"A Real Pain" explores the enduring impact of generational trauma, focusing on Jewish-American cousins, David and Benji, retracing their family history in Poland after their grandmother's death.

0 Politics Communities

A strategic choice: Expanding the shaded palm of the Abraham Accords

eJewishPhilanthropy · 4 Nov 2024

Eitan Neishlos reflects on the need for Jewish philanthropists to expand their strategic efforts in countering antisemitism and strengthening international alliances, particularly through the framework of the Abraham Accords.

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