JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

Tag: Holocaust Narratives

0 Holocaust Education

Student-Penned Books Keep Holocaust Survivors’ Stories Alive

Hilary Danailova in Hadassah · 3 Jul

Deb Bowen, a Christian farmer's daughter, has spearheaded the project "A Book By Me," aiming to preserve Holocaust survivors' stories by pairing middle- and high school students with survivors to create illustrated books.

0 Literature Education

Why Hebrew is showing up in unexpected places — and why that matters

Aviya Kushner in Forward · 6 Jun

The article discusses the increasing appearance of Hebrew in English-language books, highlighting works such as "Unalone" by Jessica Jacobs, "The Safekeep" by Yael Van Der Wouden, and "Fervor" by Toby Lloyd.

0 Holocaust Television/Film

Hulu’s ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ uncovers a Jewish family’s buried past under the Nazis

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 27 Mar

"Georgia Hunter's novel 'We Were the Lucky Ones' delves into her own Jewish family's hidden Holocaust history, following their survival across continents during World War II. The book has now been adapted into a Hulu series, highlighting the Kurc family's remarkable journey through persecution, exile, and ultimate resilience. The show sets itself apart by exploring the period before the Final Solution, showcasing the family's struggles beyond the death camps. Hunter's research journey and connection to her Jewish heritage have been profound, revealing a newfound identity rooted in her family's survival story. The series emphasizes themes of luck, resilience, and love amidst profound tragedy, offering a poignant portrayal of survival and hope."

0 Politics Holocaust

Q&A | Genocide Scholar Mike Brand on the ICJ Ruling

Noah Phillips in Moment · 8 Feb

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a preliminary ruling finding the charge of genocide against Israel plausible, in response to a case brought by South Africa.

0 Holocaust Communities

They survived harrowing Holocaust ordeals — and found extraordinary new lives in the U.S.

Camillo Barone in Forward · 27 Jan

To Life: The Past is Present is a book that tells the stories of over 90 Holocaust survivors, liberators, and rescuers who ended up in Coastal Virginia.

0

Why was 2022 the year TV turned really, really Jewish?

Mira Fox in Forward · 29 Dec 2022

In 2022, there seemed to be a noticeable increase in Jewish representation on TV, with shows exploring Jewish themes and culture in more depth.

0

Songs From the Ghetto

Rokhl Kafrissen in Tablet · 27 Jan 2021

In observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the article suggests watching Orson Welles' film "The Stranger" as a reminder of the ongoing threat of fascism.

0 Culture Holidays

The Book of Schmutz: Ep. 183

Unorthodox · 30 May 2019

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts delve into the vibrant Jewish cultural scene, highlighting the Yiddish production of Fiddler on the Roof and the intriguing story behind Bram Presser's novel, The Book of Dirt.

0 Holocaust Politics

Du Bois, the Warsaw Ghetto, and a Priestly Blessing

Jenna Weissman Joselit in Jewish Review of Books · 16 Jun 2018

Jewish Life magazine engaged with prominent African American leader Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois in the late 1940s and early 1950s, seeking to connect the struggles against anti-Semitism and anti-Negroism.