Tag: Holocaust Studies

An upcoming online conference titled "Yiddish and the Holocaust: New Approaches" seeks to emphasize the importance of incorporating Yiddish language and culture into Holocaust studies.
In the 1940s, amid World War II, the Yiddish Scientific Institute (YIVO) in New York planned a Museum of the Homes of the Past to depict prewar Jewish life in Eastern Europe, but the project was eventually abandoned.
Ayal Feinberg, a researcher in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, analyzed the correlation between Israeli military operations and antisemitic hate crimes in the United States from 2001 to 2014, finding a 33% increase in reported hate crimes during high-intensity military action.
Lord Pickles will lead an Expert Review on Alderney deaths with a focus on the murder of slave and forced laborers during WWII.
Henry Abramson Live Stream discusses topics related to Biblical Jewish history, Ashkenaz, and the Holocaust.
Omer Bartov, a prominent scholar of the Holocaust and professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University, discusses the issue of genocide in the context of Israel and Gaza.
"The Butterfly and the Axe" by Omer Bartov is a novel based on the author's own family history in Galicia during the Holocaust.
John Bradley-Lestrange, an adjunct professor specializing in Holocaust and genocide studies, is using his popular TikTok account to break down antisemitic dog whistles used by online hate groups.
Michael Marrus, a prominent Holocaust scholar in Canada, passed away at 81, leaving behind a legacy of significant contributions to Jewish history through his books and involvement in various academic projects.
This article discusses the relative lack of emphasis on Holocaust education and commemoration in the Modern Orthodox Jewish community.
Deborah Lipstadt, a prominent professor at Emory University, delves into the sources of antisemitism in a new book, offering insights on combatting this issue.
Professor Deborah Lipstadt's book, "Antisemitism: Here and Now," addresses the global rise of antisemitism, particularly in the United States, prompting concern within the Jewish community.
Professor Alon Confino explores the Nazi goal of erasing Jews from not just the present and future, but also from the past.
The text discusses the evolution of Holocaust research from the 1940s to the present day, highlighting key developments and challenges.
Dr. Boaz Cohen, an expert in Holocaust Studies, has authored a book titled "Was Their Voice Heard? Early Holocaust Testimonies of Child Survivors," focusing on how child survivors of the Holocaust were treated and how these experiences can offer insights for modern refugee relief agencies.
Dr. Yaffa Eliach, a groundbreaking Holocaust scholar, passed away at 79 on November 8, 2016.
The article discusses the Orthodox Jewish community's reluctance to embrace Holocaust museums due to their focus on preserving living traditions over displaying historical artifacts.