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0 Literature Holocaust

The visionary Jewish poet who survived the Holocaust but not its aftermath

Julia M. Klein in Forward · 8 Jun

Paul Celan, a Holocaust survivor celebrated for his poem "Deathfugue," is the subject of Anna Arno's biography "Paul Celan: A Life," which delves into his complex persona and innovative impact on German poetry.

0 History Culture

The Vanished Province: Remembering Bukovina

Benjamin Balint in Jewish Review of Books · 5 Jan

The article explores the rich history of Bukovina, a culturally diverse region in Eastern Europe, mainly during the late Habsburg rule and its transition into Romanian control.

0 Communities Holocaust

Rabbi Mayer Moskowitz, Holocaust survivor and Jewish educator, dead at 98

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 3 Dec 2025

Rabbi Mayer Moskowitz, who passed away at 98, lived a remarkable life defined by survival, resilience, and dedication to Jewish education.

0 Communities History

Rabbi Mayer Moskowitz z”l, on Hasidic life in pre-war Czernowitz

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 17 Nov 2025

Rabbi Mayer Moskowitz provided a unique perspective on Jewish life in pre-war Czernowitz, highlighting its vibrant Hasidic community alongside its renowned status as a cultural hub.

0 Music Culture

A voice for his generation, Tom Lehrer found laughter even in the most sensitive aspects of Jewish life and history

Benjamin Ivry in Forward · 29 Jul 2025

Tom Lehrer, the American Jewish singer-songwriter who passed away at 97, masterfully infused Yiddishkeit into his satirical music, honing a tradition of Jewish cabaret performers who entertained with sharp socio-political commentary.

0 Communities Leadership

Mem Global finds these gestures from afar can support leaders under fire

eJewishPhilanthropy · 21 May 2025

Jewish community leadership in war-torn Ukraine faces immense challenges, as highlighted by Mem Global's support for young leaders in cities like Kyiv, Odessa, Dnipro, and Chernivtsi.

0 Antisemitism Politics

‘Beyond the Welfare of the Jews’

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

Deborah Lipstadt, the U.S. Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, discusses the persistent presence and transformation of antisemitism in America and globally, touching on incidents illustrating bias against various Jewish communities.

0 History Culture

Jewish Life Stories: The producer who brought us ‘Sleepless in Seattle’

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 13 Nov 2024

Lynda Obst, a celebrated Hollywood producer known for iconic films like Sleepless in Seattle, passed away at age 74.

0 Culture Holidays

Every Hanukkah movie and TV episode worth knowing about, and the cocktails to go with them

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 16 Dec 2022

The article provides a comprehensive guide to American Hanukkah-themed movies and TV episodes, complete with cocktail pairings.

0 Communities Holidays

In Ukraine, Hanukkah candles are a lifeline in the midst of power outages

Steve Lipman in Forward · 15 Dec 2022

In the midst of ongoing power outages due to Russian attacks, Hanukkah candles have become a crucial resource for the Jewish community in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, serving both as symbols of resilience and practical sources of light.