Tag: Trauma

The author, a Jewish journalist, reflects on his experience covering the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting and its aftermath.
"Deadclass, Ohio" is a new play that explores the responsibility of remembering the Holocaust.
Following the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and the 10.27 Healing Partnership discuss the community's resilience in the face of trauma as the shooter's trial approaches.
Regina Spektor recently performed a concert at the Walt Disney Auditorium in Los Angeles, where she used her dark humor to explore the Russian-speaking Jewish experience and address topics such as the Holocaust denial and the war in Ukraine.
Eva Mozes Kor, a survivor of Auschwitz, forgave Nazi doctor Josef Mengele despite the atrocities he committed.
The article discusses the problematic nature of society's admiration for stories of forgiveness, particularly when the forgiver is a victim with less power forgiving someone with more power.
Children are often more resilient than adults give them credit for.
David Grossman's novel, More Than I Love My Life, tells the story of Eva and Rade, two heroes of World War II who later became victims of political persecution in Yugoslavia.
The text discusses the frequent comparisons between anorexic individuals and Holocaust survivors.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbanit Rachelle Fraenkel, who tragically lost her son in a terror attack, discusses the impact of trauma on faith.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbanit Rachelle Fraenkel discusses the impact of tragedy on faith (emunah) in God.
Professors Bashir Bashir and Amos Goldberg collaborate to present their edited volume "The Holocaust and the Nakba: A New Grammar of Trauma and History," exploring the interconnectedness of the Holocaust and the Nakba.
Prof. Bashir Bashir and Prof. Amos Goldberg have edited a volume called "The Holocaust and the Nakba: A New Grammar of Trauma and History."
The article explores the concept of resilience and how individuals can bounce back from trauma and adversity.
In Colum McCann's novel "Apeirogon," the profound pain of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is explored through a unique literary approach.
Colum McCann's latest novel, Apeirogon, delves into the profound pain in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a unique literary approach.
In a recent podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron delve into a range of pressing issues in Israeli society.
The writer reflects on how the events of the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh on Oct. 27, 2018, have deeply impacted their community, making them reevaluate the observance of Tisha B'Av, a day commemorating various catastrophes in Jewish history.
After the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, a reflection on H. Leyvik's Yiddish poem "The Wolf," written in 1920, becomes hauntingly relevant.
The article explores the story of Jacob's daughter, Dinah, who is raped in Shechem, leading to a violent retaliation by her brothers, Simeon and Levi.
An Israeli reporter convinced Dr. Daniel Brown to share his story of being Hitler's nephew's grandson and a Jew, leading to public sensationalism and traumatic consequences for his family.
Saul Friedländer's memoirs, "When Memory Comes" and "Where Memory Leads," delve into his experience as a Holocaust survivor and his struggles with memory, identity, and trauma.
"After Auschwitz" is a memoir written by Gran Rosenberg, which explores the aftermath of the Holocaust and the experiences of survivors.
The text reflects on the question of introducing young children to the horrors of historical events such as the Holocaust.
The text delves into the experiences of second-generation Holocaust survivors, referred to as 2Gs, who have grappled with their parents' trauma and the impact it had on their identity and faith.