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The song I wrote for The Tattooist of Auschwitz is my most profound ever

Jewish Chronicle · 7 Aug

Charlie Midnight, a songwriter and producer, found writing the lyrics for Barbra Streisand's theme song for the television series "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" to be his most profound experience, despite his extensive career working with renowned artists.

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A Thousand Miracles

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 5 Aug

Mindu Hornick, a Holocaust survivor, recounts her harrowing experiences from being deported to Auschwitz at age 13, enduring life in various camps, a Death March, and a train bombing before rebuilding her life in England.

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How is it Possible? Food for Thought

Emes Ve-Emunah · 22 May

The text delves into the perplexing question of how seemingly normal individuals in 1930s Germany could accept and even enjoy life amid the genocide of Jews during the Holocaust.

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A new dark comedy asks a serious question: Was Bulgaria’s King Boris III a friend or a foe of the Jews?

Elizabeth Karpen in JTA · 7 May

A new dark comedy play explores the complex relationship between Bulgaria's King Boris III and the Jewish population in his country during World War II.

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Actor Josh Gad Says His Grandparents’ Holocaust Story Feels More Relevant Than Ever

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 7 May

Jewish actor Josh Gad recently shared a moving post on Instagram about his grandparents' Holocaust story, emphasizing the importance of remembering the past atrocities and the ongoing relevance of combating hate and bigotry.

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In concentration camps, Jewish artists painted in secret, hid their work and traded art for food

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 6 May

During World War II, Jewish artists imprisoned in concentration camps and ghettos created art in secret, trading their work for food and hiding pieces in jars and walls.

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In Living Memory - Dr. Arnold Clevs Recounts His Unforgettable Story of Surviving The Holocaust

Israel: State of a Nation · 6 May

Dr. Arnold Clevs shares his powerful story of surviving the Holocaust, recounting the horrors of 11 Nazi concentration camps and his journey to making aliyah to Israel in a Yom HaShoah special episode of State of a Nation.

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‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ Glorifies Love. Should It?

Talia Liben Yarmush in Hadassah · 2 May

"The Tattooist of Auschwitz," a new limited streaming series based on the novel of the same name, depicts the love story between Holocaust survivors Lale Sokolov and Gita Furman in Auschwitz.

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Holocaust Survivor Receives Germany’s Highest Honor

Cathryn J. Prince in Hadassah · 26 Mar

Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan, at 89, was recently honored with Germany's highest civilian award, the Order of Merit, for her tireless efforts in Holocaust education.

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‘Masters of the Air’ Actor Nate Mann Opens Up About His Jewish Heritage

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 19 Mar

Actor Nate Mann, who portrayed Lt. Robert Rosie Rosenthal in the Apple TV+ show Masters of the Air, discussed his Jewish heritage and the personal connection he felt to the character, delving into his family's history as Jewish immigrants.

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Ben Stern, Holocaust survivor who stood up to neo-Nazis in Skokie, dies at 102

Alix Wall in Forward · 5 Mar

Ben Stern, a Holocaust survivor who faced unimaginable horrors in his youth, passed away at 102 in Berkeley, California.

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Beautiful, intimate photos of the last living Holocaust survivors

Sam Lin-Sommer in Forward · 26 Jan

The Lonka Project, a collaboration between 311 photographers in 35 countries, has created a visual record of the last living Holocaust survivors.

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Auschwitz would seem an unlikely backdrop for a love affair, yet this is a true story

Julia M. Klein in Forward · 23 Jan

"Lovers in Auschwitz" by Keren Blankfeld tells the true story of David Wisnia, a Polish Jew and talented singer, and Helen Zippi Spitzer, a Slovakian Jew, who became lovers in the Auschwitz concentration camp.

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No-Fly Zone

Maxim D. Shrayer in Tablet · 2 Jan

The author recounts a skiing accident that he and his family experienced during a vacation in the Dolomites.

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The Different Evils of Complacency Versus Celebration

Emes Ve-Emunah · 1 Dec 2023

This article discusses the different reactions of the German population during the Holocaust and the Palestinian population today towards the atrocities committed by their respective governments.

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Andy Samberg plays a famous Jewish WWII photographer in upcoming biopic

BCohen in Forward · 12 Sep 2023

The upcoming biopic "Lee" tells the story of Lee Miller, a model-turned-wartime-photojournalist, and David E. Scherman, a Jewish photographer who often worked alongside her.

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The Holocaust Survivor Who Hunted Nazi War Criminals

Future of Jewish · 3 Sep 2023

Simon Wiesenthal, a Holocaust survivor, dedicated his life to pursuing justice for the six million Jewish victims.

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The Man Behind The Iconic Image

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 9 Jul 2023

Elie Wiesel: Confronting The Silence, a biography by Joseph Berger, explores the life of Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace laureate who became a prominent voice for remembering and learning from the Holocaust.

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Poland and Germany have long taken opposing approaches to Holocaust remembrance. Touring them with Doug Emhoff, the difference was stark

Nora Berman in Forward · 31 Jan 2023

The author reflects on her recent trip to Poland and Germany with Doug Emhoff, the second gentleman of the United States, where they visited Holocaust sites and discussed rising antisemitism.

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Photos: A somber Holocaust remembrance trip with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff

Talya Zax in Forward · 29 Jan 2023

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, the first Jewish spouse of a president or vice president, recently embarked on a historic trip to Poland to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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‘The Holocaust and Genocide Don’t Start With Bombs, They Start With Words’

Abigail Pogrebin in Tablet · 26 Jan 2023

This article highlights the lack of Holocaust education in the United States and the diminishing number of Holocaust survivors.

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The People With Purple Triangles

Maggie Phillips in Tablet · 25 Jan 2023

Jehovah's Witnesses were persecuted by the Nazis during the Holocaust.

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In Germany, Kristallnacht goes by a different name. Here’s why.

Toby Axelrod in Forward · 8 Nov 2022

In Germany, the annual remembrance of Kristallnacht is marked under a different name—"November Pogrom"—to better reflect the brutal and violent nature of the events on November 9-10, 1938, when Nazi anti-Jewish riots destroyed synagogues and Jewish-owned businesses, killing at least 91 Jews.

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The “Going to the Polls!/Not Going to the Poles!” Edition

Promised Podcast · 23 Jun 2022

In this podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss two topics: Prime Minister Bennett's decision to call for new elections in Israel and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid's cancellation of high-school trips to concentration camps in Poland, which raises questions about the way Holocaust education is currently approached.

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The Fluffy Bunnies of Auschwitz

Tanya Singer in Tablet · 7 Apr 2022

The article explores a lesser-known aspect of Heinrich Himmler's projects during WWII: Project Angora.

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