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Tag: Historical Accuracy

0 History Ethics

Who is Buried in the Vilna Gaon’s Tomb?

Shnayer Z. Leiman in Jewish Action · 18 Sep

The commemoration of the 200th yahrzeit of the Vilna Gaon highlighted discrepancies and myths surrounding his final resting place.

0 Politics History

Simon Sebag-Montefiore taking apart William Dalrymple was a rewarding spectacle

Jewish Chronicle · 19 Aug

The text describes a heated exchange on social media between historians William Dalrymple and Simon Sebag-Montefiore regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Television/Film History

Babylon Berlin is famous for its attention to detail — did it get its Jewish story right?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 25 Jul

In Season 4 of Babylon Berlin, the series introduces a Jewish subplot, featuring Abe Gold (formerly Avrum Goldstein) and his Orthodox Jewish family in Berlin.

0 Holocaust Literature

This Auschwitz book trend has got to stop — the sooner the better

Talya Zax in Forward · 12 Jun

The author expresses frustration with the trend of publishing books with titles like "The [Blank] of Auschwitz," which she finds commodifies the Holocaust and risks making the diverse stories of individuals in Auschwitz sound the same.

0 Antisemitism Education

The new Antisemitism is built on lies, so let’s tell the truth

Jewish Chronicle · 5 Jun

The essay addresses the emergence of a new form of antisemitism that uses false equivalencies and distortions to paint Jews in a negative light.

0 Holocaust Television/Film

Just how accurate is the Peacock series 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz?'

Andrew Silverstein in Forward · 1 May

The Peacock series "The Tattooist of Auschwitz," based on a book of the same name, portrays the true story of Lali and Gita, two Jewish survivors of Auschwitz-Birkenau who fall in love.

0 Holocaust Television/Film

The sound designer for ‘Zone of Interest’ explains his 600-page bible of Auschwitz sounds

PJ Grisar in Forward · 26 Jan

British sound designer Johnnie Burn, known for his work in films like Under the Skin and Poor Things, discusses his process and research for the film Zone of Interest, directed by Jonathan Glazer.

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Kathy Ottersten - “You take the risk to save lives. Maybe that’s how you love people.”

Hannah Gold in Jewish Currents · 28 Sep 2023

Kathy Ottersten reflects on her experiences as a trans activist in ACT UP during the AIDS crisis.

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The Revelation at Sinai: What Does “Torah from Heaven” Mean?

Steven Gotlib in Jewish Action · 5 Mar 2023

"The Revelation at Sinai: What Does Torah from Heaven Mean?" is a collection of essays edited by Yoram Hazony, Gil Student, and Alex Sztuden that addresses the challenges to traditional Jewish beliefs posed by modern academic scholarship.

0 History Israel

Is Israel’s Biggest Military Hero a Fake? And Does It Matter?

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 4 Nov 2016

A spirited debate has ignited in Israel over the authenticity of the legendary military hero known as Team Tzvika.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

On Watching ‘Roots’ and ‘Holocaust’ for the First Time

Ruth Margalit in Tablet · 17 Feb 2015

In this essay reflecting on the impact of watching "Roots" and "Holocaust" for the first time, the author explores the significance of these groundbreaking miniseries from the 1970s.