Jewish History
Remembering Names in the Vilna Ghetto
Will a neglected building in the old Vilna ghetto become a place that helps to open minds and hearts?
A group of young Lithuanians is trying to make that happen.
One recent afternoon, a crew equipped with brooms and flashlights made its way into a derelict
Arc de Triomphe: Israel and the Holocaust Trauma
The Arc de Triomphe, the grand monument at the heart of Paris, was built to celebrate victory.
What's Wrong With Ethnic Jokes?
When I was an undergraduate, I spent a semester abroad in Germany. I was there, of course, to learn German: that was the express purpose of the trip. But I also had felt a need to go there to find out whether Germans were a different kind of people.
How Nelson Mandela Won Over the Jewish Community
Nelson Mandela will always be remembered as a symbol of courageous resistance to the racist policies of apartheid South Africa. He was a true hero of conscience. But he also will always have a special place in the memory of the Jewish community.
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