World War Ii

Jewish soldiers, sailors, and airmen and women are a vivid contradiction of the antisemites' most vicious libels

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Nov

Jewish participation in HM Armed Forces has long been a testament to Jewish resilience and patriotism, defying antisemitic stereotypes of dual loyalty and social detachment.

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Response to J-P Himka, Sheptytsky and the Jewish Community

Jewish History Lectures · 10 Nov

This video features a response by a scholar to the remarks of J-P Himka regarding Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky's relationship with the Jewish community during World War II.

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A Braver Jew You'll Never Find

Jewdicious · 7 Nov

Hannah Senesh, a brave and dedicated Jewish paratrooper, left an indelible mark on Jewish history through her courage and commitment to the Zionist cause.

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Israel was not established because the Holocaust happened, but the Holocaust happened because Israel

Israel: State of a Nation · 3 Nov

The statement by Josh Frydenberg, the former Treasurer of Australia, presents a provocative perspective on the relationship between the Holocaust and the establishment of Israel.

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Five Jewish Horror Movies to Watch at Halloween

Andy Freedman in Moment · 26 Oct

For those looking to add a Jewish twist to their Halloween viewing, Andy Freedman suggests five horror films infused with Jewish themes and history.

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The most antisemitic university president you’ve never heard of

Sanford Jacoby in Forward · 18 Oct

Isaiah Bowman, president of Johns Hopkins University from 1935-1948, is highlighted as a significant yet under-recognized figure in the history of antisemitism within academia.

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Churchill would have stood behind Israel. We must too

Jewish Chronicle · 16 Oct

The article draws parallels between Winston Churchill's leadership during World War II and Israel's current struggle against terrorism.

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Visual Moment | The Little Boat that Could: Resistance and Rescue in Denmark

Diane M. Bolz in Moment · 30 Sep

The article highlights the extraordinary role of the Gerda III, a small Danish workboat, in the rescue of Danish Jews during the Holocaust.

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Jewish Life Stories: George Berci, 103, the Holocaust survivor who revolutionized surgery

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 25 Sep

Dr. George Berci, a Holocaust survivor from Hungary, passed away at 103, leaving a transformative legacy in the medical field through his pioneering work in developing laparoscopic surgery.

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A new exhibit of dreamlike family portaits recall bygone Jewish life, tinged with trauma

Culturally Jewish · 24 Sep

Arnie Lipsey, a former animator, discusses his new art exhibit at the Museum of Jewish Montreal, exploring the juxtaposition of familial memories with underlying historical trauma through surreal, colorized portraits.

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From the Editor | Staring Down An Unknown Future

Nadine Epstein in Moment · 18 Sep

Reflecting on her father's 1943 yearbook, Nadine Epstein draws parallels between the uncertainties faced during World War II and those of the present day.

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Saturday Afternoon

Leo Taubes, introduced by Judy Taubes Sherman in Lehrhaus · 8 Sep

The article, introduced by Judy Taubes Sherman, explores the discovery of a short story titled "Saturday Afternoon" by her father, Leo Taubes.

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Jewish Nonagenarians review: ‘triumph over adversity’

Jewish Chronicle · 6 Sep

Jewish Nonagenarians: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives by Lawrence Collin is a poignant exploration of the lives of 12 nonagenarian Jews, highlighting their resilience in the face of adversity.

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Bari Weiss: The War on Our History

Bari Weiss in The Free Press · 5 Sep

Bari Weiss critiques the dangerous trend of both the far-left and far-right fracturing common historical narratives, exemplified by popular media figures like Tucker Carlson entertaining revisionist and pseudo-historical perspectives, such as Darryl Cooper's misleading interpretations of World War II and Adolf Hitler's actions.

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Mussolini’s Mediterranean Menace

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 3 Sep

The article "Mussolini's Mediterranean Menace" details the Axis powers' two-year campaign to target Mandatory Palestine during World War II, starting in 1940.

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Out of the blue

Jewish Chronicle · 28 Aug

This travel piece explores Halkidiki and Thessaloniki in Greece, emphasizing the luxurious experience at Cora Hotel & Spa inspired by Aristotle's philosophies.

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Moving to Berlin While Pregnant Made Me Face My Jewish Past

Sasha Vasilyuk in Kveller · 28 Aug

This reflective piece by a Jewish writer explores the emotional complexities of moving to Berlin while pregnant, set against the backdrop of her family's Holocaust history.

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The Writers’ Castle review: ‘gripping portrait of the reporters at Nuremberg’

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Aug

"The Writers Castle" by Uwe Neumahr provides a vivid depiction of the journalists present at the Nuremberg Trials, including well-known figures like John Dos Passos and lesser-known personalities who were Jewish or had Jewish backgrounds.

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It was much WORSE than you could imagine - Life as a Jew during the Holocaust

Chabad.org · 9 Aug

A poignant recounting of a Jewish family's courageous struggle for survival during the Holocaust in Budapest, including harrowing separations, dangerous acts of kindness towards refugees, and emotional reunions amidst the horrors of World War II.

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A Must-Watch Story of Brave Survival in the Face of the Nazis

Living Lchaim · 8 Aug

A documentary film titled "Devora's Hope" showcases the courageous survival story of siblings during the Holocaust in Poland.

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Walz on the Holocaust

Emes Ve-Emunah · 7 Aug

The discussion revolves around Tim Walz's views on Holocaust education, where he advocates for teaching the Holocaust in the context of human rights abuses rather than focusing on its uniqueness.

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“Inches From Death” : How I Survived The Holocaust

Chabad.org · 6 Aug

Tuky Treitel shares her story of survival during the Holocaust, detailing her brave efforts to care for herself and her siblings amidst immense danger.

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New Holocaust memoir shifts the focus from survivors to descendants

Julia M. Klein in Forward · 23 Jul

"Irena's Gift: An Epic World War II Memoir of Sisters, Secrets, and Survival" by Karen Kirsten explores the experiences of Polish Jewish survivors and their descendants, shifting the focus from survivors to their progeny.

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Andorra’s 73 Jews worship from a community center they are barred by law from calling a synagogue

Larry Luxner in JTA · 19 Jul

The Jewish community in Andorra, consisting of 73 members, faces restrictions on officially calling their place of worship a synagogue due to local laws.

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YIVO exhibit illuminates a diary kept by a 13-year-old boy in the Vilna ghetto

Julia Gergely in JTA · 17 Jul

Yitskhok Rudashevski, a 13-year-old Jewish boy in Vilna, began a diary in June 1941, detailing life in the ghetto as comfort and joy diminished due to war.

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