March Of The Living

We must all beware the ‘civilised’ barbarians

Jewish Chronicle · 16 May

The text discusses the pervasive presence of barbarism in humanity and the need to confront and channel it in a sacred manner.

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Orthodox TikTok Influencer Miriam Ezagui Posts Dramatic Video from Auschwitz

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 8 May

Orthodox TikTok influencer Miriam Ezagui, known for sharing Jewish observances and family stories, recently visited Auschwitz on a March of the Living tour.

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This year’s March of the Living commemoration marred by ‘Stop the Genocide’ protests

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 7 May

The 36th annual March of the Living in Poland was marked by poignant remembrance and unexpected protests, as the event took on heightened significance in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre in Israel.

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This year’s March of the Living commemoration marred by ‘Stop the Genocide’ protests

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 7 May

The 2024 March of the Living in Poland was disrupted by protests conflating current Middle Eastern conflicts with the Holocaust, causing emotional challenges for participants including a Canadian family with deep personal connections to Holocaust history.

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At March of the Living on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust survivors and relatives of Oct. 7 victims stress urgency of remembrance

Deborah Danan in JTA · 6 May

During the March of the Living on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust survivors and relatives of Oct. 7 Hamas attack victims highlighted the importance of remembrance.

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Confronting Polish Jewry’s Tragic Past

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 5 May 2023

The article discusses the author's experience visiting Auschwitz and reflects on the complex feelings surrounding confronting Poland's tragic past.

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S4E5 - Domantas Sabonis is about to become the NBA's biggest Jewish All Star

Menschwarmers · 20 Apr 2023

In a recent episode of "Menschwarmers," the focus is on Domantas Sabonis, the 26-year-old All-Star center for the Sacramento Kings, who is converting to Judaism to share his wife's faith.

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The Wikipedia fight over Poland’s role in the Holocaust sparks death threats against an Ottawa professor

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 17 Apr 2023

As the commemoration of Yom ha-Shoah unfolds in Poland, a debate is raging over the country's Holocaust history narrative.

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Noah to Shoah

Bonjour Chai · 4 Nov 2022

As the number of Holocaust survivors dwindles, raising concerns about the future of Holocaust education and Jewish communal memory, a discussion examines the implications of decreased contact with primary sources like survivors and historical sites.

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Beloved March of the Living survivor David Shentow has city park in Ottawa named in his memory

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 13 Sep 2022

This episode of The CJN Daily commemorates the late David Shentow, a Holocaust survivor who dedicated his life to sharing his harrowing experiences to combat Holocaust denial.

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'I must tell the world what happened': Max Eisen, in his own words

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 11 Jul 2022

This episode commemorates Max Eisen, a prominent Holocaust survivor and educator, who dedicated his life to spreading messages of tolerance and confronting evil until his passing at 93.

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How are you supposed to feel when you visit a concentration camp?

Nora Berman in Forward · 20 May 2022

The author reflects on her experience visiting Auschwitz and the challenges of confronting the evil of the Holocaust.

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How the Student Poland Experience Has Changed

David I. Bernstein in Lehrhaus · 13 Jul 2021

In this article, the author discusses how student trips to Poland to learn about Jewish heritage have changed over the years.

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Just Outside Hiroshima, a Holocaust Education Center Flourishes

Yardena Schwartz in Tablet · 14 Jun 2018

In Japan, a unique connection exists between the Japanese Christian community and Israel, highlighted by the story of Reverend Makoto Otsuka and his Holocaust Education Center in Fukuyama City, just outside Hiroshima.

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Will Poland’s Controversial New Law Lead To A Boycott Of Holocaust Tourism?

Forward · 5 Mar 2018

Following Poland's controversial law that criminalizes attributing Nazi crimes to the country, some Jewish organizations, including Ezra led by Shaul de Malach, are advocating for boycotts of Holocaust tourism there due to concerns over Poland's historical narrative.

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