Slovakia

eJewishPhilanthropy · 15 Jun

Debbie Wasserman, new president of the International Council of Jewish Women, emphasizes the importance of grassroots interfaith dialogues in combating religious extremism and antisemitism.

0 History Holocaust

Leap of Faith

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 25 Mar

Matti Friedman's new book explores the courageous yet ultimately tragic mission of Jewish parachutists, including Haviva Reick and Hannah Senesh, sent into Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II.

0 Communities Prayer

Four Days and a Lifetime

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 27 Jan

In an inspiring journey organized by Ohel Sarala, 350 young Jewish women traveled across Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary on a mission not of tourism, but of spiritual upliftment and supportive prayer.

0 Sports Holocaust

Josef Veselsky, Holocaust survivor and table tennis master who was Ireland's oldest man, dies at 107

Grace Gilson in Forward · 5 Jan

Josef Veselsky, originally Josef Weiss, was a Holocaust survivor and renowned table tennis player who passed away at 107 in Ireland, where he was the country's oldest man.

0 Sports Holocaust

Josef Veselsky, Holocaust survivor and table tennis master who was Ireland's oldest man, dies at 107

Grace Gilson in Forward · 5 Jan

Josef Veselsky, originally Josef Weiss, was a Holocaust survivor and renowned table tennis player who passed away at 107 in Ireland, where he was the country's oldest man.

0 Antisemitism Culture

‘I was scared to be Jewish’: Some NYC teens mask their names amid rising antisemitism

Maya Bab in JTA · 25 Dec 2025

In response to rising antisemitism in New York City and beyond, many Jewish teens are adopting less identifiably Jewish names to protect themselves from potential harm.

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These Are the Victims of the Bondi Beach Hanukkah Shooting in Sydney

JTA Staff in Kveller · 15 Dec 2025

During a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, Sydney, a tragic shooting claimed the lives of 15 individuals, including prominent Chabad rabbis, community members, and young children.

0 Television/Film Culture

Biblical Intrigue With ‘House of David’

Susan Hornik in Hadassah · 13 Oct 2025

House of David, a Prime Video series developed by Christian filmmaker Jon Erwin, reimagines the biblical saga of King David through a modern lens, blending action, politics, and romance.

0 Holocaust Leadership

David Schaecter, Holocaust survivor who founded Miami Beach memorial and led survivors’ advocacy group, dies at 96

Grace Gilson in JTA · 5 Sep 2025

David Schaecter, a Holocaust survivor whose advocacy for other survivors became a pivotal chapter in his life, passed away at the age of 96.

0 Music Communities

Yitzchok Ungar’s Tunes Shook the Heavens

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 22 Jul 2025

Rabbi Yitzchok Ungar, a revered Vizhnitzer chassid and composer, left a profound impact on chassidic music before his recent passing.

0 Holocaust History

Tisha B’Av 1942

S. B. Unsdorfer in Jewish Action · 16 Jul 2025

Set against the backdrop of the Holocaust, this narrative recounts a harrowing Tisha B'Av in 1942 Bratislava.

0 Israel History

You don’t have to like the Jews, but you should fear us.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 17 Jun 2025

Joshua Hoffman's article reflects on the transformation of Jewish identity from the image of the persecuted, passive Jew of the diaspora to the empowered, strong Zionist Jew epitomized by modern Israel's military and cultural resilience.

0 Antisemitism Education

When Mom Was a Jewish Columbia Student

Valerie Gerstein in Hadassah · 30 Apr 2025

Valerie Gerstein, a Jewish graduate student at Columbia University, recounts her experiences in the nonprofit management master's program amidst rising antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment on campus.

0 Holocaust Culture

Josh Peck, Jennifer Garner and Billy Porter Join Holocaust Survivors For a Special Photoshoot

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 23 Apr 2025

Prominent celebrities including Jennifer Garner, Josh Peck, and Billy Porter participated in a poignant photoshoot with Holocaust survivors, aimed at keeping their stories alive through the project "Borrowed Spotlight" by Bryce Thompson.

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

Toby Axelrod in JTA · 24 Jan 2025

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 Culture

The son of the Tattooist of Auschwitz on his parents’ bestseller

Jewish Chronicle · 23 Jan 2025

Gary Sokolov, son of the famed tattooist of Auschwitz, Lale Sokolov, shares his deeply personal journey of discovery about his parents' harrowing past and their enduring love story, now widely known through the book "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" by Heather Morris.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Israelis with Soviet roots unite in solidarity in Tel Aviv amid the war

Larry Luxner in JTA · 14 Jan 2025

Amid heightened tensions and security challenges in Israel, over 500 Israelis with roots from former Soviet states gathered in Tel Aviv for a Limmud FSU festival celebrating Jewish learning and community solidarity.

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 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 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 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 Politics Antisemitism

Adam Schiff, California’s Jewish senator-elect and Trump’s nemesis, says the US is ‘very much weakened as a democracy’

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 26 Nov 2024

Adam Schiff, the Jewish senator-elect from California, is preparing for heightened tensions with the potential resurgence of Donald Trump in U.S. politics.

0 Sports Communities

Another triumph off his own bat! Max lands world titles

Jewish Chronicle · 8 Nov 2024

Max Radiven, a 15-year-old from Edgware, has made history as the first English player to win a World Table Tennis title in the U15 boys singles category.

0 Politics Communities

Trump's reelection is devastating American Jews. Our tradition tells us how we should begin to move forward

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 6 Nov 2024

In response to Donald Trump's controversial reelection, Emily Tamkin emphasizes the importance of solidarity within and across Jewish communities to combat the challenges expected from his administration.

0 Holocaust Leadership

Giving Thanks to God at Auschwitz

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 9 Oct 2024

Rav Nissen Mangel, a Holocaust survivor, attributes his survival to numerous miracles during the Holocaust, including the moldy bread that functioned as a natural antibiotic.

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