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A Jewish communal legend celebrates his 100th birthday

Rachel Ringler in JTA · 22 May

Ted Comet, a revered figure in the Jewish community, turns 100 and is celebrated for his significant contributions over 75 years to Jewish communal organizations and events.

0 Communities Politics

Ukrainian refugee stories are being forgotten. This Canadian writer is on a mission to tell them

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 5 Sep 2023

Canadian writer Marina Sonkina has released a new book titled "Ukrainian Portraits," aiming to shine a light on the forgotten stories of Ukrainian refugees amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.

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‘Jewish blood helps’: In Ukraine, what once held people back now speeds them to safety

Forward · 30 Mar 2022

The article discusses the advantages that Jewish Ukrainians have over their non-Jewish neighbors when it comes to seeking refuge amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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‘Our city is totally destroyed’: One refugee’s story as she crosses the border from Ukraine

Forward · 11 Mar 2022

Olga Gamzeynova, a 69-year-old Ukrainian refugee, shares her story as she crosses the border into Romania to escape the violence and destruction caused by the Russian invasion.

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Even If the Ship Is Not Sinking

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 21 Jun 2021

In the book "Even If the Ship Is Not Sinking" by Ori Yehudai, the author explores the topic of Jewish emigrants who left Israel after World War II and criticized the country upon their departure.

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Time Ticks Away in Portugal

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 20 Mar 2021

"Hitler's Jewish Refugees: Hope and Anxiety in Portugal" by Marion Kaplan explores the experiences of Jewish refugees in Portugal during World War II.