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history
Novel’s Russian Jews Find Rough Going in Israel
The setting of “Jerusalem as a Second Language,” a new novel by Rochelle Distelheim (Aubade Publishing), harks back to a remarkable moment in history.
The Struggle for a Jewish History of the Holocaust
They were most willing to confront the dark side of Jewish behavior. Dworzecki’s admonishment: “Remain Silent or tell the whole truth.”
‘Judgment at Nuremberg’ Makes the Case for Soviet Influence in the Trials
Hirsch argues that the Soviet role has been neglected or even misstated in previous accounts, both in academic scholarship and popular culture.
It’s Time We Talk About Iranian Jews and California’s Ethnic Studies Curriculum
Iranian Jews have become major players in the economic, social and political lives of Angelenos, and comprise one of the most well-established immigrant communities
‘Shtisel’s’ Michael Aloni to Star in ‘The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem’
Aloni will next lead the cast in Yes TV’s adaptation of “The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem,” a multi-generational, historical story.
‘Nazi Menace’ Serves as Timely History Lesson
Hett usefully observes that by studying history, perhaps we are not condemned to repeat it.
Taking a Jewish Approach to U.S. History
As important as it is for us as Jews and as human rights activists to preserve the European package, the U.S. narrative is even more essential