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REVIEW: Genetic Secrets in ‘The Dressmaker’s Mirror’

Stewart Kampel in Hadassah · 5 Sep

In "The Dressmakers Mirror: Sudden Death, Genetics, and a Jewish Family's Secret," Susan Weiss Liebman, a geneticist and former professor, blends memoir with medical investigation to unravel a devastating genetic mystery in her family.

0 Communities History

October 7 Survivors, Then and Now

Lee Yaron in Hadassah · 1 Sep

Following the tragic events of October 7, 2023, Lee Yaron documents the deeply personal stories of those affected by the conflict between Israel and Hamas through interviews conducted over two years.

0 Politics Communities

Newspapers on the Border in Ukraine

Efim Marmer in Tablet · 27 Aug

In the midst of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, local newspapers like Visnik Bogoduhivshinyi play a vital role in providing real-time, ground-level insight into the lives of those living near the front lines.

0 Literature Culture

Amid the terror of war in Ukraine, a stirring debut novel demonstrates the power of love and art

Julia M. Klein in Forward · 6 Aug

Sam Wachman's debut novel, "The Sunflower Boys," unfolds amidst the turmoil of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, offering a poignant narrative centered around the experiences of 12-year-old Artem.

0 Music Politics

Why Bard College’s orchestra performed Mendelssohn at the site of Hitler’s Nuremberg rallies

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 25 Jul

At a historically significant site in Nuremberg previously used for Nazi rallies, Bard College's "The Orchestra Now" performed a concert centered on Felix Mendelssohn's music, once banned by the Nazis for his Jewish heritage.

0 Communities History

Berdychiv was once the ‘Jerusalem of Volhynia.’ Now the Ukrainian city’s tiny Jewish community is struggling.

Theia Chatelle in JTA · 20 May

Berdychiv, once a vibrant hub of Jewish life and known as the "Jerusalem of Volhynia," now faces significant challenges in preserving its Jewish heritage amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.

0 History Politics

Refusenik Lessons for Today

Sapir · 14 May

The term "refusenik" refers to Soviet Jews whose emigration requests were denied, highlighting a tenacious fight against Soviet oppression.

0 History Politics

Marci Shore in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Apr

"In Dissent," authored by Benjamin Nathans, delves into the history and significance of the Soviet dissident movement, highlighting key figures and events.

0 Politics Culture

Help! Everything Is Too Confusing!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 12 Mar

The panel discusses the current state of political and cultural confusion in the United States, focusing on the evolving political alliances under the Trump administration.

0 Communities Philosophy

3 years into war, Jewish life in Ukraine gets boost from NY Jewry

Larry Luxner in Forward · 24 Feb

Three years into the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Jewish life in Ukraine is receiving substantial support from Jewish communities abroad, particularly through funded programs by the UJA-Federation of New York.