The text discusses the concept of Jewish resilience throughout history, exploring various perspectives on why Jews have survived despite numerous challenges and adversities.

Michael Aloni, known for his roles in Shtisel and The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem, discusses his experiences in the series "We Were the Lucky Ones."

"Hulu's 'We Were the Lucky Ones' shifts the focus to Jewish protagonists in a Holocaust narrative, deviating from the common portrayal of non-Jewish heroes in such stories. Showrunner Erica Lipez, along with director Thomas Kail and author Georgia Hunter, aimed to center the Jewish experience by highlighting the Kurc family's survival through luck and ingenuity during World War II. The series, praised for its Jewish representation and authenticity, features a predominantly Jewish cast and portrays holiday scenes with emotional accuracy. By showcasing a different narrative of survival outside concentration camps, the show challenges preconceptions around Holocaust tales, emphasizing the varied experiences of Jewish survivors. Through its portrayal of complex heroism and themes of strength, resistance, and luck, 'We Were the Lucky Ones' offers a poignant and meaningful reflection on Jewish history and triumph in the face of tragedy."

The article discusses reimagining Purim traditions in response to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, cautioning against using the holiday's themes of power and revenge to justify violence.

The book "Night Without End: The Fate of Jews in German-Occupied Poland" highlights the significant role played by local non-Jewish populations in the Holocaust.

The article discusses the changing perspective among historians on the role of ordinary Poles in the Holocaust.

Milan Hucko, a man from Slovakia, and his family bravely hid the author's grandfather from the Nazis during World War II, saving his life.

In 1935, a magazine sponsored a competition to find the perfect Aryan child, and a photograph of the winner, Hessy Levinsons, was published on the front page.

"The Vale of Tears" is a Holocaust memoir by Rav Pinchas Hirschprung, who was a rabbi in a small town in southeastern Poland during World War II.

The transition from Tishah B'Av to Shabbat Nachamu reflects Jewish history's pattern of tragedy followed by revitalization and creativity, such as the Mishnah and Talmud's completion after the destruction of the Temple.

Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein, head of Yeshivat Har Etzion and leader in the Oz Veshalom movement, highlights the challenges facing Klal Yisrael.