Tag: European Jewry

In "The Holocaust: An Unfinished History," Dan Stone challenges common misconceptions about the Holocaust, arguing that it was not solely a German project but a continent-wide crime with far-reaching implications for contemporary politics.
The 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress, led by Theodor Herzl, was commemorated by the World Zionist Organization in Basel.
The World Zionist Organization recently commemorated the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress, which was initiated by Theodor Herzl.
The author reflects on the current state of antisemitism in Europe, discussing the increasing violence and harassment faced by Jews and the feeling of fear and isolation among the Jewish community.
Lior Sternfeld's book "Between Iran and Zion: Jewish Histories of Twentieth-Century Iran" sheds light on the distinct history of Iranian Jews, highlighting their experiences that differ significantly from other Jewish communities in the Middle East.
"Between Iran and Zion: Jewish Histories of Twentieth-Century Iran" by Lior Sternfeld examines the distinct history of Iranian Jews, which differs from other Jewish communities in the Middle East.
The Crusades were devastating for Jewish communities in Europe, particularly in Germany.
The article reflects on the experiences of German and Austrian Jews in 1938 leading up to Kristallnacht, as depicted in the 1938Projekt online exhibit by the Leo Baeck Institute.
"The Story of the Jews, Volume Two: Belonging, 1492-1900" by Simon Schama and "Et Hadashah (A New Age: Eighteenth-Century European Jewry, 1700-1750)" by Shmuel Feiner are two books examined in this discussion.
"The House of Wittgenstein: A Family at War" delves into the story of the Wittgenstein family, once wealthy and prominent in Austria, who discovered their Jewish heritage under Nazi rule, leading them to face persecution despite their prior disavowal of their Jewish roots.