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www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Stephens: The appalling tactics of the Free Palestine' movement

Holocaust survivor heckled for remembrance request
Concerns over antisemitism and pro-Palestinian movements
Challenges in addressing antisemitism and supporting Israel [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Germany news

Auschwitz survivor decries rise of the far right and increased antisemitism in Germany

Eva Szepesi, a Jewish survivor of Auschwitz, spoke at Germany's parliament and expressed her concern about the rising strength of the far right and increasing antisemitism in the country.
Szepesi called for daily protection of living Jews and criticized the far-right Alternative for Germany party, saying that it appalled her that they are being voted for. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

I hoped I had paid the price': Holocaust survivor addresses EU in call for peace video

Holocaust survivor calls on EU to end antisemitism and help bring peace to the Middle East
Speech comes as European parliament marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day [ more ]
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Brooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn mourns death of celebrity tailor and Holocaust survivor Martin Greenfield * Brooklyn Paper

Greenfield was a Holocaust survivor who thrived as a tailor after moving to the United States.
He worked hard and eventually became a successful tailor with a prestigious clientele. [ more ]
www.hackneygazette.co.uk
2 months ago
London

The refugee who fled the Nazis and became a top fashion designer

The exhibition at the Museum of London showcases the story of Nettie Spiegel, a Holocaust survivor turned successful fashion designer.
Nettie's journey from a refugee to a renowned fashion designer in London is highlighted through her collaboration with Sara Raiher on a Neymar-label dress. [ more ]
Sun Sentinel
3 months ago
Film

Miami Jewish Film Festival to present 'The Boy in the Woods'

The film 'The Boy in the Woods' is based on the memoir of Holocaust survivor Maxwell Smart and portrays his experience of surviving in the forests of Poland during World War II.
Director Rebecca Snow was inspired to make the film after coming across Maxwell's story and finding it cinematic and reminiscent of a fairy tale.
The film explores how Maxwell's traumatic experiences shaped his artistic mind and how he used art as an outlet for his pain and grief. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago
East Bay food

2023: A year in photos

Photography can capture a wide range of emotions and stories
Berkeley experienced a series of storms in early 2023 that brought both joy and pain [ more ]
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