International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Pope Francis denounces ‘terrible increase in attacks against Jews around the world’

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 5 Feb

Pope Francis has expressed his concern over the increase in attacks against Jews worldwide following the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

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Tovah Feldshuh, Debra Messing and more Jewish stars perform at first-ever ‘Shabbat on Broadway’ show

Julia Gergely in JTA · 29 Jan

Jewish Broadway stars came together to perform a non-denominational Shabbat service at the St. James Theater in Times Square.

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Why images of Holocaust survivors were projected onto NYC landmarks on Saturday night

Julia Gergely in JTA · 28 Jan

In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, images of Holocaust survivors were projected onto various landmarks and buildings in New York City.

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‘I never imagined that something like this could ever happen again’: Holocaust survivors share their Oct. 7 experiences

Deborah Danan in Forward · 27 Jan

Holocaust survivors who experienced the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in Israel share their perspectives on the events.

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These New York City buildings will be lit up in yellow in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Julia Gergely in Forward · 27 Jan

In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, several municipal buildings in New York City, including City Hall, will be illuminated in yellow.

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When Bare-Knuckled Jewish Brawlers Bludgeoned the Nazis

Jewdicious in Jewdicious · 26 Jan

In the article "When Bare-Knuckled Jewish Brawlers Bludgeoned the Nazis" by Michael Golden, the focus is on the Jewish-Americans in the 1930s who took action against the rising Nazi sentiment in the US by physically confronting members of the German American Bund.

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Beautiful, intimate photos of the last living Holocaust survivors

Sam Lin-Sommer in Forward · 26 Jan

The Lonka Project, a collaboration between 311 photographers in 35 countries, has created a visual record of the last living Holocaust survivors.

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How to Mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day in a Post-October 7th World

People of the Pod · 25 Jan

Mark Weitzman from the World Jewish Restitution Organization discusses the links between the Hamas attack on Israel and the Holocaust, as well as the connection between Holocaust denial and distortion and the denial and distortion of the October 7 events.

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UN chief to sit out Park East Synagogue Holocaust event for first time in 10 years

Luke Tress in Forward · 24 Jan

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will not attend the annual International Holocaust Remembrance Day event at Park East Synagogue in New York City this year.

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Italian Jewish leader condemns pro-Palestinian protest flyers for use of Primo Levi quote

Louis Keene in Forward · 24 Jan

Noemi Di Segni, the President of the Union of Italian Jewish Communities, has criticized pro-Palestinian activists for using a Primo Levi quote on a flyer promoting a protest in Milan.

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At the vice president’s house, a hot and muggy celebration of Jewish pride

Nora Berman in Forward · 13 Sep 2023

Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff hosted a pre-Rosh Hashanah reception at their Washington, D.C. residence, which celebrated Jewish pride.

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A More Meaningful Way to Remember the Holocaust

Dara Horn in Tablet · 3 Feb 2023

The article discusses the difference between International Holocaust Remembrance Day and Yom HaShoah, the Jewish Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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A Day—or Two—to Remember the Holocaust

Jenna Weissman Joselit in Tablet · 27 Jan 2023

This article discusses the relationship between history and memory in the context of Holocaust remembrance.

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Take our 15-minute audio tour of Winnipeg’s redesigned Holocaust Education Centre

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 26 Jan 2023

The Winnipeg Holocaust Education Centre, Canada's smallest at 1,000 square feet, has been redesigned to focus on teaching the Holocaust in a more contemporary manner using artifacts and digital technology to share the stories of the 1,050 survivors who settled in Winnipeg.

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Memories, Revisited: Ep. 346

Unorthodox · 26 Jan 2023

In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, this episode of Unorthodox features stories of survival and Jewish pride.

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Memories, Revisited: Ep. 346

Unorthodox · 26 Jan 2023

In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Unorthodox podcast features stories of survival and Jewish pride.

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Recovering a Town’s Lost Sephardic Jewish Culture 77 Years After the Holocaust

People of the Pod · 27 Jan 2022

Ladino singer and songwriter Sarah Aroeste has released an album that honors the lost Sephardic Jewish culture in Bitola, North Macedonia, formerly known as Monastir.

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International Holocaust Remembrance Day with Mandy Gonzalez; Israel’s COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout and the Palestinians

People of the Pod · 29 Jan 2021

In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Museum of Jewish Heritage held a virtual event featuring a reading of diary excerpts from young writers during the Holocaust.

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The “Changing Fortunes” Edition

Promised Podcast · 28 Jan 2021

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, and Noah Efron discuss important topics including the potential resurgence of the Labor Party in Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposal to give cash handouts to Israelis before elections, and planning for post-vaccination life.

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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.

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A Helping Hand

Unorthodox · 25 Jan 2018

In this episode of Unorthodox, the podcast highlights the work of Selfhelp Community Services in supporting Holocaust survivors in New York.

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A Conversation With Selfhelp, a Non-Profit Dedicated to Helping Holocaust Survivors

Kelsey Liebenson-Morse in Tablet · 25 Jan 2018

Selfhelp, a non-profit organization, focuses on aiding Holocaust survivors by providing various services.

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10 Movies for International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Forward · 26 Jan 2015

The article discusses a list of 10 movies suitable for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, excluding some well-known choices like "The Diary of Anne Frank" and "Life is Beautiful."

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Do We Still Need Yom HaShoah?

Ruth Franklin in Tablet · 8 Apr 2013

Yom HaShoah, the Jewish Holocaust Remembrance Day, was established in Israel in 1953 to commemorate the Holocaust and provide a day for religious observances like saying kaddish for unknown death dates of relatives.

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