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The true story of a Dutch Jewish survivor inspires a tale of WWII resistance

Julia M. Klein in Forward · 17 Sep

Ronald H. Balson's latest novel, "A Place to Hide," explores the harrowing narrative of Dutch WWII resistance through the lens of Theodore (Teddy) Hartigan, an American working in the U.S. consulate in Amsterdam, and Karyn Sachnoff, a Dutch Jewish survivor.

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Anne Frank statue in Amsterdam tagged with ‘Gaza’ graffiti

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 10 Jul

A statue of Anne Frank in Amsterdam was defaced with the word "Gaza" painted in red on its base, sparking condemnation from Mayor Femke Halsema and an investigation by the police.

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Theatre review: Passing Strange ‘The music is excellent’

Jewish Chronicle · 23 May

"Passing Strange" at the Young Vic is a Tony-winning show featuring an autobiographical narrative set to impressive music.

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Police and protesters clash in Amsterdam as successive pro-Palestinian encampments roil city

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 8 May

Pro-Palestinian encampments in Amsterdam are causing clashes between police and protesters, with violent incidents involving rioters throwing ammonia at police officers.

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Amsterdam, atoning for role in delivering Jews to the Nazis, pledges donation and memorials at tram stops

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 29 Mar

Amsterdam's public tram company, GVB, announces the placement of memorials at key locations where it transported Dutch Jews to the Nazis during the Holocaust and pledges 100,000 Euros in donations to local Jewish groups.

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Facing the past: Amsterdam's new Holocaust Museum

Lianne Kolirin in Jewish Chronicle · 26 Mar

The National Holocaust Museum has opened in Amsterdam, almost 80 years after the Netherlands was liberated from German occupation.

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The Netherlands, home to the Nazis’ most famous victim, has never had a Holocaust museum — until now

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 11 Mar

The Netherlands has recently opened its first National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam, providing a comprehensive account of the country's role in the Holocaust, where three-quarters of the Jewish population perished.

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Dutch tram company that carried Anne Frank to her doom sought compensation for their trouble, new research shows

Toby Axelrod in Forward · 8 Mar

A new research study reveals that the Dutch tram company GVB, which transported Anne Frank and many other Amsterdam Jews to their deaths during the Holocaust, sought compensation for their services even after the war.

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Dispatches from Amsterdam

Linda Marric in Jewish Chronicle · 8 Feb

Renowned British director Steve McQueen's new film set in Amsterdam, inspired by the book "Atlas of an Occupied City," explores the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam during the Holocaust, distinct from Covid lockdowns.

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Acclaimed non-Jewish filmmaker Steve McQueen is earning applause for a 4-hour Holocaust-themed documentary

LMarkoe in Forward · 26 Oct 2023

Non-Jewish filmmaker Steve McQueen has created a Holocaust-themed documentary titled "Occupied City," which has received rave reviews.

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Member of Goyim Defense League extradited to Netherlands after allegedly projecting antisemitic message onto Anne Frank House

BCohen in Forward · 11 Sep 2023

A member of the Goyim Defense League, a neo-Nazi group based in Florida, has been extradited to the Netherlands to stand trial for projecting an antisemitic message onto the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam.

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A new Miep Gies show hails Anne Frank's protector — but ignores the collaborators

Mira Fox in Forward · 2 May 2023

The article discusses the new show "A Small Light" from National Geographic, which focuses on Miep Gies, the woman who helped hide Anne Frank and her family during the Holocaust.

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Her best friend was Anne Frank. When their paths diverged, their fates changed forever

BCohen in Forward · 4 Nov 2022

Hannah Goslar recounts her friendship with Anne Frank, which began in 1934 in Amsterdam.

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This Amsterdam neighborhood was once inhabited by Jews. None are left to celebrate its centennial

Forward · 22 Feb 2022

Betondorp, a neighborhood in Amsterdam that was once home to a thriving Jewish community, is preparing to celebrate its centennial.

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#73 - Spinoza’s Youth and Jewish Education in Amsterdam

Jewish History Uncensored · 27 Jan 2022

This episode discusses the Jewish educational system in Amsterdam during Spinoza's time, highlighting a six-grade system for students aged seven to twenty-one and comparing it to modern educational systems.

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#71 - De Costa vs Cherniokov - Spinoza’s Family

Jewish History Uncensored · 12 Jan 2022

In this episode, the discussion revolves around the classification of suicide according to Jewish law, questioning its permissibility in certain circumstances such as that of Adam Cherniakow, the head of the Warsaw Judenradt.

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#68 - Uriel de Costa II

Jewish History Uncensored · 23 Dec 2021

In this episode, the tragic story of Uriel De Costa is continued, focusing on his move to Amsterdam and his subsequent disillusionment with Rabbinic Judaism.

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#66 - Rabbis of Amsterdam II and The Controversy About Olam HaBa

Jewish History Uncensored · 9 Dec 2021

The episode discusses Rabbi Yitzchak Abuav de Fonseca, one of the prominent Rabbis of Amsterdam in the 1630s, who was born in Portugal to a notable Rabbinical family.

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#64 - Spinoza V - Rabbis of Amsterdam I

Jewish History Uncensored · 25 Nov 2021

This episode focuses on Rabbi Shaul Mortera, one of the first Rabbis of Amsterdam, exploring the process of selecting a Rabbi for the community and the importance of his family background.

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#62 - A Deeper Look at the Jewish Community of Amsterdam

Jewish History Uncensored · 11 Nov 2021

This episode delves into the details of the founding of the first synagogue in Amsterdam, shedding light on the specific mindset of the Jewish Community there.

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#61 Spinoza III - The Founding of the Jewish Community of Amsterdam - Legends and Facts

Jewish History Uncensored · 4 Nov 2021

This episode discusses the founding of the Jewish Community of Amsterdam, exploring the legends surrounding its establishment.

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#43 - Ramchal in Amsterdam, Israel, & His Historical Legacy

Jewish History Uncensored · 17 Jun 2021

In this podcast episode, the focus is on the experiences of the Ramchal after he relocated to Amsterdam where he published his well-known works such as Mesilas Yesharim, Derech Hashem, and Daas Tevunos.

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Who Tried to Kill Spinoza?

Steven Nadler in Jewish Review of Books · 20 Dec 2018

The article delves into the alleged assassination attempt on the philosopher Baruch Spinoza, speculated to have been orchestrated by a member of the Portuguese Jewish community in Amsterdam, from which Spinoza was excommunicated in the 17th century.

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Challenges of the American Rabbinate from the First Rabbi in the Americas: In Honor of the Yahrzeit of Rabbi Isaac Aboab da Fonseca

Oran Zweiter in Lehrhaus · 14 Mar 2018

Rabbi Isaac Aboab da Fonseca, the first ordained rabbi to arrive in the Americas in 1642, faced challenges reflecting the immigrant rabbinate's struggles in the New World.

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Regaining Jerusalem

Natalie Zemon Davis in Tablet · 21 Apr 2016

The essay discusses the complex history of Portuguese Jews in Suriname, particularly focusing on David Nassy and his family in the seventeenth century.

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