Irena Klepfisz, a poet-activist and Holocaust survivor, explores the ambiguity between death and survival in her collection of poems, "Her Birth and Later Years."

This column highlights acts of kindness that happen every day, focusing on two specific stories.

"The Stories She Never Told" is a personal reflection on the author's mother's reluctance to speak about her own life.

In this column on Everyday Kindness, two stories are highlighted that reflect acts of compassion and selflessness.

Ren Slotkin, one of the few surviving Mengele twins, has died at the age of 84.

The article tells the story of Robert Clary, a singer and actor who survived the Holocaust and went on to have a successful career in entertainment.

Professor David Weiss Halivni, a renowned Talmudic scholar, has passed away.

The author shares the story of their father, a Holocaust survivor who spoke multiple languages including Yiddish.

Henry Morgentaler, a Holocaust survivor and prominent figure in Canada's pro-choice movement, fought for safe abortions in a once-restrictive system, enduring jail time and antisemitism but ultimately leading to the effective decriminalization of abortions in Canada after a 1988 Supreme Court decision.

Israeli Holocaust survivor Gidon Lev has gained nearly 400,000 followers on TikTok, using the platform to educate about the Holocaust and combat misinformation and anti-Semitism.

The Jewish Sewing Circle in Oslo, led by Jenny Wulff until her death in 2009, is a group of Norwegian Jewish women who sew tachrechim, traditional burial garments.

The original concept for "West Side Story" involved a Jewish gang and a theme of religious intolerance, particularly around antisemitism.

Rabbi Herman Naftali Neuberger, a German Jewish refugee who escaped to the US in 1938, played a significant role in saving and supporting the Persian Jewish community following the Iranian Revolution.

Nelly Grussgott, a 90-year-old Holocaust survivor living in Brooklyn, decided to move into an independent living facility in March 2020 but canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The author reflects on their first trip to New York in 1985 and recalls a conversation overheard between their agent and Saul Bellow, the acclaimed writer.

Jenna Ben-Yehuda, the grandchild of a Holocaust survivor, is shaped by her Jewish upbringing and understands the impact of U.S. national security policy on people's lives.

In this personal essay, the author reflects on their newfound passion for cooking during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the renowned sex therapist and author, has been keeping busy during the pandemic with Zoom lectures, meetings, and even running lines with an actress preparing to portray her in a play.

Antony Blinken, the nominee for U.S. Secretary of State, has a Yiddish author great-grandfather named Meir Blinkin.

Tony Blinken, the top foreign policy advisor for Joe Biden's presidential campaign, has been meeting with progressive groups and Jewish and pro-Israel organizations, emphasizing Biden's long history with Israeli leaders.

The author reflects on his love for benches and the inscriptions found on memorial benches.

Mead, a type of wine made from fermented honey, is making a comeback in the beverage industry.

In this episode of Unorthodox, the role of Jews in the American psychedelic movement of the 1950s and 60s is explored.

The author reflects on missing the opportunity to say Kaddish for their father's yahrzeit due to the closure of their synagogue during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a personal reflection on the challenges faced by converts to Judaism, the author, "Christine," shares her experience of feeling pressured to prove her Jewish identity through comments about her name, presumed affinity for biblical figures, and stereotypes like being "Jew-y."