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0 History Antisemitism

A Jewish-American Lynching

The Cholent in The Cholent · 19 Apr

The article explores the historical and continuing impact of the lynching of Leo Frank, a Jewish businessman in Georgia wrongly convicted for the murder of Mary Phagan in 1913.

0 History Holocaust

'Lynching' must be used only in its historical context, not to describe the impeachment of a cabinet official

Si Kahn in Forward · 18 Jan 2024

Si Kahn, a civil rights activist and reader of The Forward, wrote a letter to the editor expressing his concern about the use of the word "lynching" in an article discussing the impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas.

0 Antisemitism

In 'Parade,' a tragedy of antisemitism is timely as ever — and it wants you to notice

Rebecca Salzhauer in Forward · 17 Mar 2023

"Parade," a musical revival centered on the 1913 trial of Jewish factory manager Leo Frank, explores themes of antisemitism and prejudice in America.

0 Antisemitism History

When Leo Frank Was Lynched a Century Ago

Forward · 17 Aug 2015

Leo Frank, a Jewish man from Atlanta, was wrongfully convicted of the rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl in 1913 amidst anti-Semitic and anti-Northern sentiments.

0 Antisemitism History

The Leo Frank Story

Forward · 21 Aug 2013

The Leo Frank story, revolving around the trial, conviction, and lynching of Leo Frank in 1915, is seen as a pivotal moment in American Jewish history, sparking unity in the face of anti-Semitism.