Holocaust

Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally to feature Tucker Carlson, who recently hosted Holocaust denier

The multiple and conflicting Jewish arguments surrounding the event reflected the intensity with which both campaigns were focusing on the Jewish vote just nine days ahead of the election.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
28/10/2024

Trump campaign ad features Holocaust survivor rebutting Harris’ ‘fascist’ allegation

The ad follows a mounting discourse about the use of the term “fascist” in the presidential race.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
27/10/2024

Balancing mourning and memory: October 7 commemoration risks overwhelming grief

The Jewish calendar blends festive and mourning days; October 7 commemorates Hamas atrocities, but excessive grief risks overwhelming the nation.

26/10/2024

The last Nazi hunter’s new battle: Efraim Zuroff on life after the Simon Wiesenthal Center

Veteran Nazi hunter Efraim Zuroff talks his long career and new ongoing battle: Fighting Holocaust distortion.

History repeats: A Holocaust survivor's views of Oct. 7 and Israel-Hamas War

By examining the attitude toward Jews in 2024 and, by extension, toward the Jewish state, there seems little doubt that the UN and EU have learned little from the past.

 Dr. Edith Eva Eger and her grandson Jordan Engle holding a copy of her new book.

The message of 'The Ballerina of Auschwitz' by Dr. Edith Eva Eger

“I think they are the future. I think it’s very important for us to let them know what they can be – survivors and not victims of anything or anyone at any time.” 

24/10/2024

Why Jews must dance on Simchat Torah during this year's holiday

Perhaps, as difficult as it feels, we are celebrating and dancing for the future. If we want to celebrate Simchat Torah in the future, those of us who can, must celebrate it this year. 

By KENNETH BRANDER
23/10/2024

ReFILM festival in Jerusalem to showcase gems of film in new line-up

The films showing in ReFILM are about such diverse aspects of Jewish life as the Israeli fishing industry in the 1950s, the urban development of Beersheba, and a Polish immigrant family’s integration

American Jews silent on Israel’s survival as they fight antisemitism from the past

What do European Jews in 1944 and Israeli Jews in 2024 have in common? American Jews remain silent in the face of their oppression.

20/10/2024

Global Jewry pays tribute to professor and Holocaust historian Yehuda Bauer

The 98-year-old will be remembered for his expansive contributions to academia and the state of Israel.

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