Tag: Museum Of Jewish Heritage

The text discusses the author's realization of living near a World War II naval hero, Adm. Leon Kintberger, and reflects on his heroic actions in the Pacific.
New York City will send 85,000 eighth graders to the Museum of Jewish Heritage over three years to combat the rise in antisemitism following the Israel-Hamas conflict.
"The Tattooist of Auschwitz" is a TV series based on a bestselling novel, telling the story of Lali Sokolov in Auschwitz, particularly his love with Gita Furman.
The Museum of Jewish Heritage is expanding efforts to educate college-age students, initially through a private tour for City University of New York (CUNY) students focusing on Denmarks Jews during the Holocaust.
In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, images of Holocaust survivors were projected onto various landmarks and buildings in New York City.
Jewish advocates in New York City are calling for policy changes to address the rise of antisemitism in public high schools.
The Museum of Jewish Heritage recently hosted Rebecca Day, an event to honor the American Girl doll, Rebecca Rubin, who tells the story of Jewish immigration to the United States.
The article discusses the recent controversy surrounding actress Julianna Margulies and her comments about the lack of support for Jews and Israel from some members of the Black and LGBTQ+ communities.
Deborah Lipstadt, ambassador for combating international antisemitism, expressed concern over the denial of Hamas atrocities in its Oct. 7 terrorist attack in southern Israel.
In this episode of Unorthodox, Dan Senor discusses his new book, "The Genius of Israel," focusing on the resilience of Israel in a turbulent world.
In this episode of Unorthodox, the podcast discusses various perspectives on Israel, including insights from Israeli actress Swell Ariel Or living in the United States during the recent conflict and artist Jeanette Kuvin Oren teaching art to displaced children in Israel.
In episode 385 of Unorthodox, the hosts process emotions about the war in Israel alongside listeners, discussing insights from Jewish law and ethics with Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm and Hollywood actress Lisa Edelstein's experiences as a Jewish actress.
The Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York has opened a new exhibition called "Courage to Act: Rescue in Denmark," which tells the story of the Danish and Swedish communities who helped over 7,000 Jewish refugees escape the Nazis during World War II.
In episode 382 of The Good Book, guests discuss various topics.
The trade in antisemitica, objects with antisemitic imagery, is widespread and profitable, taking place at auction houses, antique shops, and online platforms.
On Unorthodox's Under the Stars: Ep.
This panel discussion, hosted by ALL ARTS, explored the rise of antisemitism and Broadway's response through recent and current productions.
The Museum of Jewish Heritage is hosting an event called Bintel Brief: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, to discuss the legendary advice column of the Forward.
"Invited to Life: Finding Hope After the Holocaust" by B.A. Van Sise is a book that shares the stories and portraits of 90 Holocaust survivors.
The article discusses the significance of drawings created by Jewish individuals imprisoned by the Nazis during the Holocaust, showcased in the exhibit "Rendering Witness: Holocaust-Era Art as Testimony" at the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
The latest episode of People of the Pod discusses the results of a new survey on antisemitism in France, conducted by AJC, revealing concerning trends.
The Auschwitz Jewish Center in Oswiecim, Poland, aims to preserve and teach about the rich Jewish history of the town, now primarily known for the Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi death camps.
Yaffa Eliach, a prominent Holocaust researcher and storyteller, was known for her work in capturing the faces and stories of the Holocaust, particularly through her photographic exhibition of her childhood village displayed at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
"Amistad and Spielberg's West African Moses" discusses how Steven Spielberg's film "Amistad" explores themes of bondage and freedom through the story of Cinque, a leader among the Mende people who led a revolt on a slave ship and faced a legal battle in the United States to gain their freedom.
"Saving Private Ryan," directed by Steven Spielberg, at its core, portrays an act of compassion mirroring Jewish law and custom, reflecting the biblical principle of shiluach haken and emphasizing the importance of filial piety.