Tag: Jewish Holocaust

In his book "Rain of Ash," historian Ari Joskowicz explores the relationship between Jews and Roma in the struggle for justice.
Rav Meir Shapiro, known for his creation of the daf yomi program, also had another significant accomplishment: the establishment of Yeshivas Chachmei Lublin.
The author recounts their experience in Kyiv leading up to Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
"Mikhal Dekel's book, Tehran Children, tells the story of her father, Hannan, and his sister, who were part of a group of Polish refugee children who made their way from Poland to Iran during World War II. They eventually arrived in Palestine and were welcomed by the Jewish community. Dekel, a professor of English, embarked on a personal journey to uncover her family's history and the experiences of the Tehran Children. Through her research, she discovered their resilience and the challenges they faced on their journey to safety. While addressing the complexities of identity and belonging, Dekel provides a unique perspective on Holocaust history and the power of family bonds."
The debate surrounding Italian cyclist Gino Bartali's role in saving Jews during the Holocaust continues.