Tag: World War Ii

Alexander Baron, a Jewish war novelist born Joseph Alexander Bernstein, gained acclaim for his war trilogy, notably "From the City, From the Plough," which received praise for its realistic portrayal of British soldiers in WWII.
The article explores the multifaceted relationship between Jewish figures and the iconic character of Donald Duck, examining how different individuals, from Russian director Sergei Eisenstein to American comedian Sid Caesar, utilized Donald Duck for various purposes, including as a vehicle for teaching moral and propaganda lessons during and after World War II.
During World War II, Gilberto Bosques, as head of the Mexican Consulate in France, played a crucial role in helping leftists and Jews escape persecution by issuing exit visas and providing shelter in Marseille.
Margot Friedlnder, a 102-year-old Holocaust survivor, writer, and Vogue cover model, shares a message of unity and humanity in her feature with German Vogue.
Vogue Germany's latest cover features 102-year-old Holocaust survivor Margot Friedlnder, noted for her impeccable style and resilient spirit.
In Chapter 11 of "On Call," the narrator, a second-year resident in the ICU, expresses reluctance toward interacting with Jewish patients.
During WWII, while the Gestapo rounded up Jews in other European countries, the Danish Jews had a different fate.
The text delves into the theme of wilful ignorance through the lens of Herman Wouk's character Leslie Slote in "The Winds of War", who tried to alert officials about the Holocaust but faced denial.
The video explores the history of Judaism in Scandinavia from 1682 to the present day, covering topics such as early contact, Jewish immigration to Denmark and Sweden, the Dano-Jewish Golden Age, resistance efforts in Norway during World War II, and the current Jewish communities in the Nordic countries.
In the 1940s, amid World War II, the Yiddish Scientific Institute (YIVO) in New York planned a Museum of the Homes of the Past to depict prewar Jewish life in Eastern Europe, but the project was eventually abandoned.
Netflix's documentary series "Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial" aims to engage a younger audience by presenting the familiar topics of the Holocaust and World War II in a fresh and dramatic format.
A Jewish D-Day veteran, First Lt. Nathan Baskind, who was mistakenly buried in a Nazi mass grave, will finally receive a proper Jewish burial in Normandy, 80 years after his death.
The author reflects on the personal significance of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, highlighting how the Allied landing on June 6, 1944, saved their Jewish family in France from Nazi deportation and likely death.
Hans and Margret Rey, the Jewish creators of Curious George, had a dramatic escape from the Nazis during World War II.
Michael Oren shares the remarkable story of Lou Lenart, an American Zionist and World War II veteran instrumental in the birth of Israel's air force.
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.
Guernsey, a picturesque island off the coast of Normandy, entices visitors with its beautiful coastline, wildlife, and relaxed atmosphere.
"Replay: Past and Present" discusses Jordan Mechner's works, focusing on his 1997 game The Last Express featuring a Jewish character, Anna, and his graphic memoir Replay.
The Isle of Man, often overlooked as a holiday destination, offers a unique experience with a rich history spanning 10,000 years, including Jewish internment during World War II.
A new dark comedy play explores the complex relationship between Bulgaria's King Boris III and the Jewish population in his country during World War II.
During World War II, Jewish artists imprisoned in concentration camps and ghettos created art in secret, trading their work for food and hiding pieces in jars and walls.
Dr. Arnold Clevs shares his incredible story of survival during the Holocaust, narrowly escaping being selected by the notorious Nazi doctor Josef Mengele for death.
David Koker, a young poet and translator, arrived with his family at Kamp Vught, a Dutch concentration camp, in 1943 during WWII.
During the tumultuous period of World War II, many Hasidic rebbes and their followers faced difficult choices between staying in their communities or fleeing to safety.
Karla McCabe, the granddaughter of a German soldier in World War II, returned 36 postcards looted by her grandfather from the Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva in Poland to their rightful place more than 80 years later.