Eastern Europe

0 Art History

A Rare View of Chagall’s Decorative Arts

Frances Brent in Moment · 25 Sep

Marc Chagall's latest exhibition in Vilnius, Lithuania, highlights his lesser-known work in decorative arts alongside Picasso and Max Ernst.

0 History Culture

The Shapiro Family review: ‘portraits of a forgotten dynasty’

Jewish Chronicle · 11 Sep

Rachel Bayvel's book on the Shapiro family, curated by her daughter Polina Bayvel, delves into the remarkable yet overlooked lineage of a Jewish dynasty known for their contributions to the arts and religious scholarship in Russia and Eastern Europe.

0 Language Education

VIDEO: Discovering Yiddish on Tisha B'Av

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 13 Aug

A video by the Yiddish Book Center's Wexler Oral History Project explores how Gella Schweid Fishman's life was impacted when she discovered a Yiddish school poster on Tisha B'Av in 1932, sparking her journey to become a Yiddish teacher, poet, and activist.

0 Literature Jewish Law

The Lost World of ‘The Shochet’

Alter Yisrael Shimon Feuerman in Tablet · 8 Jul

"The Lost World of The Shochet" explores the memoir "Der Shochet" by Pinkhes-Dov Goldenshteyn, offering a glimpse into 19th-century Ukraine and Crimea through the eyes of an orphaned shochet.

0 History Culture

In the 1940s, Jewish scholars planned a museum about the world they were losing

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 23 Jun

In the 1940s, Jewish scholars at YIVO in New York planned a museum called "Muzey fun di alte heyman" focusing on the Jews of Eastern Europe, as they realized their world was disappearing due to World War II.

0 Culture History

A Yiddish word I never expected to see on a license plate

Kyla Kupferstein Torres in Forward · 16 May

A Jewish woman in Oakland is surprised to see the Yiddish word "doikayt" on a license plate, symbolizing the ideology of Jews thriving wherever they are, opposed to the idea of needing a physical homeland.

0 Food Culture

Marbled Chocolate and Vanilla Bundt

Jewish Chronicle · 2 May

This recipe presents a modern twist on the traditional Polish babka, a dessert that originated in Eastern European Jewish communities in the 19th century.

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Bagel fashion is taking over the world

Victoria Prever in Jewish Chronicle · 29 Feb

Designer fashion is currently embracing a trend inspired by bagels and beigels, with brands like High Snobiety and Its Bagels launching merchandise featuring bagel designs.

0 Literature Culture

Imagining a Lost Jewish Past: Janice Weizman’s “Our Little Histories”

Elana Sztokman in Lilith · 7 Dec 2023

Janice Weizman's book "Our Little Histories" delves into Jewish history and identity from the perspectives of everyday women.

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A Light from Lublin: Rav Meir Shapiro’s Quest to Build Yeshivas Chachmei Lublin

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 26 Sep 2023

Rav Meir Shapiro, known for his creation of the daf yomi program, also had another significant accomplishment: the establishment of Yeshivas Chachmei Lublin.

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Vintage Eye Candy for the New Year

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 5 Sep 2023

This text reflects on the tradition of sending New Year cards in the Jewish community.

0 Israel Literature

Twilight Zone - with special guest Anne Applebaum

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 9 Jun 2023

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Anne Applebaum discusses lessons for Israel from Poland and Hungary regarding democracy.

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Fine Feathered Friends

Rokhl Kafrissen in Tablet · 10 Mar 2023

The article discusses the significance of chickens in Jewish life.

0 Literature History

A Parable of Pluralism

Sources · 28 Apr 2022

In "A Parable of Pluralism," the article explores Olga Tokarczuk's novel "The Books of Jacob," which centers on the controversial figure Jacob Frank and his role in the Sabbatean movement within 18th-century Poland.

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Have Yourself a Yiddish Little Christmas

Rokhl Kafrissen in Tablet · 18 Jan 2022

The article discusses the emergence of the Yiddish Christmas Eve tradition, known as nitl nakht, as a popular phenomenon on social media in 2021.

0 Food History

CLASSIC & MATBUCHA BIALYS

Jamie Geller · 13 Sep 2021

The YouTube video showcases how to make classic and matbucha bialys, sharing the history and origin of this traditional Ashkenazi pastry popular among Jews in Eastern Europe and the United States.

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WATCH: Preparing beets, Jewish style

Forward · 19 Aug 2021

This article highlights the use of beets in Jewish cuisine, particularly in Eastern Europe.

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The Enduring Delights of Kasha Varnishkes

Joan Nathan in Tablet · 7 Jul 2021

Kasha Varnishkes, a traditional Eastern European dish, was popular before the arrival of potatoes in the 17th and 18th centuries.

0 Holocaust History

Nazi collaborator monuments around the world

Lev Golinkin in Forward · 27 Jan 2021

This article from the Forward highlights the troubling presence of monuments and memorials worldwide honoring Nazi collaborators, specifically focusing on a controversial monument in Zedelgem, Belgium.

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Finding My Father

Susan Shapiro in Tablet · 5 Jan 2021

The author reflects on her family's history of abandonment and estrangement, particularly her grandfather's bitterness towards her father.

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Invitation to a Beheading

Vladislav Davidzon in Tablet · 24 Jun 2020

The author discusses the current wave of statue removals and protests taking place in America and Western Europe, challenging the practice of judging historical figures by present-day standards.

0 Art History

Searching for Leonard Cohen

Frances Brent in Tablet · 11 Dec 2019

While visiting Vilnius, the author stumbles upon a life-size statue of Leonard Cohen in a courtyard, part of a series of public sculptures by Lithuanian artist Romualdas Kvintas.

0 Politics Culture

Immunity, Coalition, Netanyahu, Eurovision

Israel Policy Pod · 17 May 2019

In this episode, hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz discuss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's problematic bid for legal immunity amidst opposition from within his own party, notably by Gidon Saar.

0 History Art

Visualizing Hasidism

Glenn Dynner in Jewish Review of Books · 14 Sep 2018

The text discusses the material dimension of Hasidism, focusing on the sacred objects and artistic creations associated with the movement.

0 Holocaust History

The History and Future of Holocaust Research

Wendy Lower in Tablet · 26 Apr 2018

The text discusses the evolution of Holocaust research from the 1940s to the present day, highlighting key developments and challenges.

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