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Tag: Krakow

0 Culture History

Lublin and Krakow remain bright enclaves of Yiddish song and culture

Jewish Chronicle · 30 Sep

Lublin and Krakow remain vibrant centers of Yiddish song and Jewish culture, preserving the memory of their once-thriving Jewish communities despite the devastation of the Holocaust.

0 Holocaust Antisemitism

Bonjour Chai · 19 Sep

Tanya Gold discusses her visit to Auschwitz and the commercialization of its memorial site, raising concerns about the trivialization of Holocaust memory and Jewish history.

0 Holocaust History

Sharona in Mishpacha · 7 May

The text reflects on the shared fate and historical struggles of the Jewish people, drawing parallels between the horrors of Auschwitz and the ongoing threats faced in places like the Gaza Envelope.

0 History Education

Sarah Schenirer: A Revolutionary Traditionalist

Jewish History Nerds · 29 Jun 2023

Sarah Schenirer, a notable figure from Krakow, Poland, reshaped female Jewish education a century ago by establishing the Beis Yaakov school system, blending Orthodox Jewish tradition with women's rights advocacy.

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‘Don’t Bury Us Just Yet’

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 12 May 2023

This article discusses the complex relationship between Jews and Poland, specifically in regard to the Holocaust and the preservation of Jewish heritage.

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Looking for the Heart of Jewish Krakow

Joe Baur in Tablet · 20 Jul 2022

The 31st Jewish Culture Festival took place in Krakow's historic Jewish neighborhood of Kazimierz.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

“My Polish Honeymoon” proves you really can make a rom-com out of anything — even Holocaust tourism

Forward · 15 Jan 2020

"My Polish Honeymoon" is a French romantic comedy that takes a satirical look at Jewish heritage tourism in post-Holocaust Poland.

0 Culture Food

A Cookie Filled With Sweetness—and Family History

Joan Nathan in Tablet · 28 Aug 2017

This article recounts the special connection the author's mother, Pearl, had with her Aunt Eva's cookies, a family recipe passed down through generations.