Art & Lifestyle
“Hands Of Gold” By Roni Robbins A Captivating Tale Of Survival And Love
Award-Winning Fiction Novel Explores the Journey of an Immigrant Survivor
July 13, 2023
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Holocaust
A Lost Jewish History Reclaimed: New Digital Archive Reveals Pre-Holocaust World
“We were not simply the beat-up remnants of a civilization, the victims of antisemitism” says CEO of YIVO Jonathan Brent. “It was a dynamic, thriving, self-reflective and ambitious culture.”
January 20, 2022
Holocaust
Jerusalem Unveils Square Honouring Japanese Diplomat Who Saved Thousands Of European Jews
His son, Nobuki Sugihara: “He thought he would be maybe saving only 2-3 people initially”
October 20, 2021
Books
The Light of Days – An Uncomfortable But Necessary Read
‘The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler’s Ghettos’ took over a decade for Judy Batalion to prepare
August 25, 2021
Holocaust
How Denmark Managed To Protect Most Of Its Jewish Citizens From The Nazis In World War II
The unlikely help of a Nazi naval officer raises the question: Why did he do it?
July 15, 2021
Canada
Reflections On The Kindertransport: Rescuing Children From Pre-War Europe
When the war was over, many kindertransport survivors did not speak about their experiences; now they do
May 26, 2021
Judaism
A Roadmap: Where And How To Start Looking For Your Ancestors
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto is one of many great sources online helping start your journey into history
September 30, 2020