Pasta made in Greece by Michailidis from Minor Asia and Konstantinidis of Jewish descent – The first steps of a Greek company that made history
The article discusses the founding of the first Greek pasta factory, MISKO, which began operations in 1927 in Piraeus, highlighting the collaboration between two entrepreneurs from different backgrounds.
Look at Nazi Rule: The Manning of the Machines of Violence
The article explores the historical context of collaboration in Nazi rule and colonial systems, focusing on the involvement of local officials in the persecution of Jews.
New edition of Ferrara bible shows how persecuted Jews kept faith alive in Spanish
The new edition of the Ferrara Bible highlights the efforts of persecuted Jews in 16th-century Italy to preserve their faith amidst challenges.
Five Sons, Five Capitals, One Empire: How the World's Most Powerful Banking Dynasty Was Built
The article details the rise of Mayer Amschel Rothschild from humble beginnings in a Jewish ghetto to the architect of a banking dynasty that transformed the European economy.
Abraham Stern: how a brilliant Jewish engineer became the protégé of the anti-Semite Staszic
The article explores the historical figure of Abraham Stern, a talented Jewish inventor overshadowed by the anti-Semitic background of his patron, Stanisław Staszic.
Culture of Remembrance: "It is moving that my Jewish body feels safe here"
A gathering of women at the Dachau concentration camp memorial reflects on safety and remembrance related to Jewish identity and Nazi history.
‘An insult to our name’: AfD urged to stop using Simson mopeds at events
Jewish descendants of the founders of the Simson moped brand denounce the far-right AfD's use of their name and heritage during political events.
The textile factory in Dvůr Králové was taken from the Jews by the Nazis, and then produced yellow stars in it
The article discusses the historical context of a textile factory in Dvůr Králové, which was seized from its Jewish owners by the Nazis and subsequently used to manufacture yellow stars for Jewish identification.
Converts to Judaism: Jewish Aryans
The article discusses the historical experiences of converts to Judaism in Germany after 1933, highlighting the stories of notable figures like Paula Winkler and Nahida Remy.
Man behind satirical Crewkerne Gazette AI videos served sentence for hate crimes
Joshua Bonehill-Paine, identified as the creator of sarcastic AI videos under the Crewkerne Gazette account, has a history of hate crimes against Jewish individuals.
An Incomplete Conversation with Otto Šimko: I Have the Fundamentals of Goodness Embedded in Me
The article reflects on the life of Otto Šimko, a Jewish scout and journalist, who, at 101, shared his experiences in a podcast before his passing in February 2023.
The historian and Jewish resistor Marc Bloch will enter the Pantheon on June 23
Historian Marc Bloch, who was also a Jewish resistance fighter, is set to be honored with a burial in the Pantheon on June 23, 82 years after his execution by the Gestapo.
Contemporary History: Lecture on Jewish Families in the Freising District
A lecture discussing the experiences and persecution of Jewish families in the Freising District during the Nazi era is scheduled to take place on February 12, presented by political scientist Guido Hoyer.
On the Way to the Jewish Museum
The Altona Museum presents a new permanent exhibition titled 'Milestones of Jewish History: A Project Space for Hamburg', showcasing the city's 400-year Jewish history through objects, texts, and photographs.
Why Holocaust remembrance matters as history is rewritten and antisemitism surges
The article discusses the importance of remembering the Holocaust in light of rising antisemitism and the revision of historical facts, particularly in the context of a Small Polish town where Jewish heritage has been erased.
Death of 1200 Jewish settlers on October 7: outcry after the publication of excerpts from a history textbook published by Hachette
Following the death of over 1200 Jewish settlers in October due to a series of Hamas attacks, President Emmanuel Macron condemned the historical revisionism presented in a Hachette textbook, promising forthcoming measures.
Vital lesson in universal literature: 'The Scar of Ulysses', by Erich Auerbach
This essay revisits the philological and literary thoughts of Erich Auerbach, a prominent Jewish intellectual of the 20th century, who faced exile due to Nazism.
This Week's Photos from Haaretz Photographers
The article reflects on the life of a Jewish woman who died at the age of 91, whose baby photo was used in a Nazi magazine as a model of the perfect Aryan child.
The Jewish girl whose photo as a baby was published in a Nazi magazine as a model for the perfect Aryan child
A Nazi magazine conducted a contest 91 years ago to find the 'perfect Aryan child,' eventually featuring a beautiful half-year-old Jewish girl whose image was widely circulated.
Hessy Levinsons Taft, Jewish Baby on Cover of Nazi Magazine, Dies at 91
Hessy Levinsons Taft, who gained notoriety as a Jewish infant featured on the cover of a Nazi propaganda magazine, has passed away at the age of 91.
Exhibition on Jewish Islamic Studies: History Was Intertwined
The exhibition 'The Orientals' in Hohenems educates about the significance of the Jewish perspective on the Orient in the 19th century.
The Longest Holidays in Europe: We Sit Down to Orthodox Christmas Eve in Bielsko Podlaskie
The article explores the traditions of celebrating Orthodox Christmas Eve in Bielsko Podlaskie, reflecting on the historical presence of Jewish and Catholic festivities in the region before World War II.
Jewish Patrons in Leipzig: The Forgotten Benefactors Are Back
The Museum of Fine Arts in Leipzig has researched the biographies of its Jewish patrons, who have been forgotten since the Nazi era, addressing a significant oversight.
New Release: Tracing Grünwald's Nazi History
The article discusses Paula Rattenhuber's actions related to the Jewish sisters Hirsch's summer house in Grünwald, shortly after their attempted suicide, highlighting her urgency to take over the property.
Holocaust Survivors: They Are the Last Witnesses
In New York, home to approximately 13,000 Holocaust survivors, time is running out for them to share their personal stories, with only about 220,000 survivors remaining worldwide.
The Jew became a plague to the Muslims... They crucified him at the city gate
The article discusses the historical figure Ismail ibn Nagrilla, a Jewish vizier in Granada, whose power struggle led to a massacre that some consider one of the first pogroms in Europe.
The Historical Truth of the Day of the Innocents: 'Herod was the best king of the Jews'
The article discusses the historical context of the Day of the Innocents, questioning the historical accuracy of the massacre of children associated with King Herod as described in the New Testament.