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0 Antisemitism Israel

Nazi comparisons are wrong, whoever is making them

Jewish Chronicle · 22 May

In a discussion about Jewish anxiety and antisemitism, the author emphasizes that while there is a concerning spike in antisemitism today, it is not comparable to the Holocaust era as it is not state-sanctioned.

0 Holocaust History

‘Origin’ story: How Ava DuVernay’s new movie connects the Holocaust, slavery and caste

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 19 Jan

The movie "Origin," directed by Ava DuVernay and based on Isabel Wilkerson's book "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents," explores the connections between the Holocaust, slavery, and caste systems.

0 Holocaust Music

A life of music and promise shattered by the Holocaust in an unforgettable film

Simi Horwitz in Forward · 26 Oct 2023

"Winter Journey" is a poignant film that intertwines fiction and documentary elements, exploring the story of a widower, a father, and a Holocaust survivor portrayed by Bruno Ganz.

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Moms For Liberty chapter apologizes for quoting Hitler in its newsletter

BCohen in Forward · 23 Jun 2023

The Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty, a group that has advocated for book bans in school districts, apologized for quoting Adolf Hitler in its newsletter.

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What’s in a Name

Eric Muller in Tablet · 3 Feb 2023

This article discusses the story behind the name of the author's grandfather, Felix Muller, and explores the impact of Nazi law on German Jews' names.

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Hitler’s Jewish Baby

Robert Rockaway in Tablet · 20 Apr 2022

In 1935, a magazine sponsored a competition to find the perfect Aryan child, and a photograph of the winner, Hessy Levinsons, was published on the front page.

0 History Israel

Confusion and Illusions: 1939

Tuvia Friling in Jewish Review of Books · 20 Dec 2018

In "Confusion and Illusions: 1939," authors Jehuda Reinharz and Yaacov Shavit discuss the challenges faced by Jewish leaders in Europe, the United States, and Palestine leading up to World War II, particularly focusing on the plight of Polish Jews amidst rising anti-Semitism and deteriorating conditions.

0 Literature Holocaust

Killer Backdrop: A Rejoinder

Amy Newman Smith in Jewish Review of Books · 16 Sep 2014

Amy Newman Smith and Erika Dreifus engage in a discussion regarding the quality and ethical considerations of fiction based on the Holocaust and Nazi era.

0 History Jewish Law

Dangerous Liaisons: Modern Scholars and Medieval Relations Between Jews and Christians

Elliott Horowitz in Jewish Review of Books · 5 Mar 2014

Salo Baron's 1942 article challenged the common narrative of Jewish suffering in medieval Europe, arguing that despite facing some discrimination, medieval Jews were often tolerated and enjoyed privileges as a minority.

0 Holocaust History

Wesley Yang in Tablet · 5 Jun 2009

"The House of Wittgenstein: A Family at War" delves into the story of the Wittgenstein family, once wealthy and prominent in Austria, who discovered their Jewish heritage under Nazi rule, leading them to face persecution despite their prior disavowal of their Jewish roots.