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A full-scale replica of Anne Frank's hidden annex is heading to New York for an exhibition

A full-scale replica of Anne Frank's secret annex is being prepared for an exhibition in New York, marking a historical first for the Anne Frank House.

Museum to Part With Cranach Portrait That Was Sold to Flee the Nazis

A Pennsylvania museum is returning a valuable 16th-century portrait to the heirs of a Jewish couple who fled the Nazis, following a restitution settlement.

Why Is It So Hard to Build a Holocaust Memorial in London?

Despite desperate efforts to inform the world about the Holocaust, Szmul Zygielbojm faced profound indifference and despair over his inability to save his family.

Agnes Keleti, oldest living Olympic gold medallist, dies at 103

Agnes Keleti, a legendary gymnast and war survivor, passed away at 103, leaving behind a legacy of courage and athletic excellence.

Jewish veterans mark remembrance for Second World War and the Holocaust

World War II veterans reflect on their service, honor fallen comrades, and share personal recollections of trauma and resilience.

November 9 pogroms showed coming Nazi brutality DW 11/09/2024

The horrific events of November 9-10, 1938, marked a significant escalation in anti-Jewish violence in Germany, culminating in mass arrests and destruction.

A full-scale replica of Anne Frank's hidden annex is heading to New York for an exhibition

A full-scale replica of Anne Frank's secret annex is being prepared for an exhibition in New York, marking a historical first for the Anne Frank House.

Museum to Part With Cranach Portrait That Was Sold to Flee the Nazis

A Pennsylvania museum is returning a valuable 16th-century portrait to the heirs of a Jewish couple who fled the Nazis, following a restitution settlement.

Why Is It So Hard to Build a Holocaust Memorial in London?

Despite desperate efforts to inform the world about the Holocaust, Szmul Zygielbojm faced profound indifference and despair over his inability to save his family.

Agnes Keleti, oldest living Olympic gold medallist, dies at 103

Agnes Keleti, a legendary gymnast and war survivor, passed away at 103, leaving behind a legacy of courage and athletic excellence.

Jewish veterans mark remembrance for Second World War and the Holocaust

World War II veterans reflect on their service, honor fallen comrades, and share personal recollections of trauma and resilience.

November 9 pogroms showed coming Nazi brutality DW 11/09/2024

The horrific events of November 9-10, 1938, marked a significant escalation in anti-Jewish violence in Germany, culminating in mass arrests and destruction.
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The battle of Cable Street is entwined in my family's history and its message of hope still resonates | Tracy-Ann Oberman

Local communities successfully united against Oswald Mosley's fascist attempts to incite hatred in 1936, a lesson relevant to today's rising tensions against minorities.

Hanukkah in Pictures: Keeping the Flame Alive

Hanukkah is celebrated over eight nights commemorating the Maccabees' victory and the miracle of the oil, reflecting enduring faith amidst ongoing challenges.
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A Full-Scale Replica of Anne Frank's Hidden Annex Is Coming to New York

A full-scale replica of Anne Frank's secret annex will open in NYC, promoting her legacy as a compelling figure of resilience beyond victimhood.

Renee Bornstein obituary

Renee Bornstein embodied strength, resilience, and grace throughout her life, overcoming wartime adversities to create a fulfilling life.

A Full-Scale Replica of Anne Frank's Hidden Annex Is Coming to New York

A full-scale replica of Anne Frank's secret annex will open in NYC, promoting her legacy as a compelling figure of resilience beyond victimhood.

Renee Bornstein obituary

Renee Bornstein embodied strength, resilience, and grace throughout her life, overcoming wartime adversities to create a fulfilling life.
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New Medieval Books: How the West Became Antisemitic - Medievalists.net

Religious confrontations between Christians and Jews transformed into a deep-seated anti-Semitic ideology from 800 to 1500.

Remembering Frank Auerbach, one of the leading artists of his generation, who has died aged 93

Frank Auerbach's legacy is marked by quiet dedication to his art rather than a pursuit of fame or recognition.
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Kristallnacht's legacy still haunts Hamburg even as the city rebuilds a former synagogue burned in the Nazi pogrom

The debate over rebuilding the Bornplatz Synagogue reflects Germany's complex relationship with its Jewish history and contemporary identity issues.

Holocaust survivor calls vicious mob attack on Jews in Amsterdam a 'modern-day kristallnacht'

The attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam has drawn alarming parallels to historic anti-Semitic violence, likened to Kristallnacht.

Kristallnacht's legacy still haunts Hamburg even as the city rebuilds a former synagogue burned in the Nazi pogrom

The debate over rebuilding the Bornplatz Synagogue reflects Germany's complex relationship with its Jewish history and contemporary identity issues.

Holocaust survivor calls vicious mob attack on Jews in Amsterdam a 'modern-day kristallnacht'

The attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam has drawn alarming parallels to historic anti-Semitic violence, likened to Kristallnacht.
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Surviving the Holocaust: 'There is no God' DW 11/08/2024

Elisabeth Scheiderbauer's early realization of a world without God starkly contrasts with her harrowing experiences as a child under Nazi persecution.

'The greatest theft in history': a new exhibition in Amsterdam offers an unprecedented account of Nazi looting

The Holocaust was the most comprehensive genocide in history and involved the largest theft of cultural and personal property.
The exhibition 'Looted' reveals the scale and brutality of the theft of Jewish property during the Holocaust.

Badenheim 1939; Katerina; The Story of a Life by Aharon Appelfeld review survivors' tales full of beauty and pain

Appelfeld's writing skillfully portrays the Holocaust through distance and irony, emphasizing the profound impact on individuals and society.

Exhibition Recreating Anne Frank's Secret Annex to Open in New York

A full-scale recreation of Anne Frank's hiding place will open in New York City on January 27, 2025, providing access to her story for more visitors.

Czech street named after British man who saved Jewish children from Nazis

Nicholas Winton's rescue of Jewish children during the Holocaust is commemorated through a new street in Prague honoring his humanitarian efforts.

Surviving the Holocaust: 'There is no God' DW 11/08/2024

Elisabeth Scheiderbauer's early realization of a world without God starkly contrasts with her harrowing experiences as a child under Nazi persecution.

'The greatest theft in history': a new exhibition in Amsterdam offers an unprecedented account of Nazi looting

The Holocaust was the most comprehensive genocide in history and involved the largest theft of cultural and personal property.
The exhibition 'Looted' reveals the scale and brutality of the theft of Jewish property during the Holocaust.

Badenheim 1939; Katerina; The Story of a Life by Aharon Appelfeld review survivors' tales full of beauty and pain

Appelfeld's writing skillfully portrays the Holocaust through distance and irony, emphasizing the profound impact on individuals and society.

Exhibition Recreating Anne Frank's Secret Annex to Open in New York

A full-scale recreation of Anne Frank's hiding place will open in New York City on January 27, 2025, providing access to her story for more visitors.

Czech street named after British man who saved Jewish children from Nazis

Nicholas Winton's rescue of Jewish children during the Holocaust is commemorated through a new street in Prague honoring his humanitarian efforts.
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During the American Revolution, Brits weren't just facing off against white Protestant Christians US patriots are diverse and have been since Day 1

The American Revolution was a diverse movement with significant Jewish contributions, challenging the notion of it being a solely Christian event.

Watch live: Starmer says UK must stand with Jewish community' as he marks October 7

The anniversary of the October 7 attacks highlights ongoing grief, regional violence, and humanitarian crises stemming from the conflict in the Middle East.

Letters from Our Readers

Judith Thurman's article contains inaccuracies and exaggerated narratives about Simone Weil's upbringing and misconceptions about her identity and beliefs.

The Brutalist asks who owns the memory of the Holocaust and who defines an artist's legacy

The article explores how suburban synagogues reflect the architectural integration of Jewish cultural identity in America post-Holocaust.

I reluctantly support a Jewish state because of antisemitism's long & ugly history - LGBTQ Nation

Both Palestinians and Jews have historical roots in the Middle East, complicating territorial claims and narratives around a Jewish homeland.

Why Hamas victim Hersh Goldberg-Polin's name - like Anne Frank's - will live forever

Families of hostages endure profound grief while advocating for their loved ones, as exemplified by Rachel Goldberg-Polin's efforts to save her son Hersh.

How 'uptown' Jews fought to clean up the criminal underworld of the Lower East Side - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

The Lower East Side in 1913 was a crime-ridden area dominated by gangs, contrasting sharply with the affluent lifestyles of German Jews uptown.

Lessons of a Weimar Anti-Fascist in Palestine

The author's father survived a violent attack by Nazis and later escaped Germany, highlighting personal and historical experiences during the rise of fascism.

Museum to Part With Cranach Portrait Sold as Owner Fled the Nazis

The Allentown Art Museum is returning a 16th-century portrait due to a settlement with the heirs of a Jewish couple fleeing the Nazis.

Piecing Together the Secrets of the Stasi

After the fall of the Berlin Wall, efforts to restore East Germany's secret police records have been ongoing for thirty years.

A Jewish Teen's Diary Recounts Pain and Resilience in a Nazi Ghetto

Yitskhok Rudashevski's diary from WWII, though not as famous as Anne Frank's, offers a vivid depiction of life in a Jewish ghetto and unique insights into the Holocaust.
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