Holocaust

TICO Concert at LFJCC Captivates with Beethoven’s 5th and Romero

Amos explained his choice of piece, noting that the symphony played a significant role during World War II, with the first four notes famously symbolizing the Morse code for “V” — the letter for “Victory.” This symbolic connection made it a particularly poignant selection on the eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. (Sandy Scheller)

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Holocaust, International, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Sandra Scheller, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Holocaust Inversion Latest Example of Antisemitism

As AJC Europe Managing Director Simone Rodan-Benzaquen points out in her piece published today, those engaging in the antisemitic Holocaust inversion trope by disgustingly portraying Gaza as the new Auschwitz is not only absurd, but also perpetuates the very same Jew-hatred that led to the extermination of six million Jews.  [Belle Etra Yoeli, American Jewish Committee]

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OpEd: Musk’s Antics; Pardons of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers Worrisome on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

The Proud Boys wear shirts that read “6MWE,” or “six million wasn’t enough.” Trump also pardoned the man who wore a “Camp Auschwitz” sweatshirt to the Capitol. We condemn these pardons because they have rewarded dangerous antisemites and extremists, who have been given the green light for political violence.  [Halie Sofer]

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3rd Generation Holocaust Survivors Vow to Keep Memory and Lessons Alive

As third-generation Holocaust survivors, we carry a sacred duty: to preserve the memory of the Holocaust and ensure its lessons resonate through time, touching the hearts and minds of future generations. [Montana Tucker and Sacha Roytman]

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WJC’s Lauder: Hatred Leading to Holocaust Still Rampant Today

The virulent antisemitism that led to the Holocaust is still rampant around the globe today, World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder said against the backdrop of Monday’s solemn commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the former Nazi concentration and death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. [Press Release]

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Holocaust Museums Open in Muslim-Majority Countries

The “For a Righteous Cause” report, published for the fourth year by the Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry at Tel Aviv University (TAU) in recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Monday, January 27, 2025, highlights an encouraging phenomenon: new exhibitions and museums commemorating the Holocaust and heroism that have opened or are under construction in Muslim countries. [Press Release]

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Jewish Biography: Edmund Landau, Mathematician Hounded by Nazis

His main areas of research were function theory and analytic number theory. Landau became world famous for his two-volume course Foundations of Analysis (1930), written with impeccable logical rigor. As a professor he enjoyed great success, doctoral students came to him from all over the world. [Alex Gordon]

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Saving Lives as the World Fell Apart

Streets in Jerusalem and Petach Tikvah bear the name of Paul Gruninger, a Swiss police officer who stood as a beacon of humanity during one of history’s darkest chapters. In 1938, Paul Gruninger chose to defy heartless government policies with acts of extraordinary bravery, saving thousands of Jewish lives as Europe descended into madness. [Gedaliah Borvick]

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Holocaust Exhibit at La Jolla Library Draws Opening Day Crowd

A particularly emotional moment came during the yellow ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by Holocaust survivors, and by Irwin Jacobs and Lee Goldberg. The yellow ribbon, a symbol of solidarity with hostages around the world, added a layer of significance to the occasion, reminding everyone of the ongoing struggles for freedom and justice across the globe. [Sandra Scheller]

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OpEd: Elon Musk is a Friend of the Jews and Not a Nazi

After the celebration of Donald Trump’s victory, Musk expressed gratitude with the statement, “This one matters, thank you, I give you my heart,” followed by a gesture perceived by some as resembling a Nazi salute. This incident quickly overshadowed his remarks about his ambitions for space exploration with SpaceX and Tesla. Musk’s actions sparked intense debate across political lines, particularly among left-wing commentators. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]

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Roundup: U.N. Develops Plan to Combat Antisemitism; Biden Appoints New Members to U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council

“The WJC has worked closely with the UN in the development of this Action Plan, and we value the genuine cooperation and willingness of Mr. Moratinos and his team to listen to the voices of Jewish communities worldwide. The inclusion of Jewish organizations in the process has been crucial in ensuring that the plan reflects the needs and concerns of those most affected by antisemitism.” [WJC]

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Nazi Hunter Lewkowicz Identified Amon Göth, Infamous Commandant of Plaszow Concentration Camp

He identified Amon Göth, the commandant of Plaszow, whose brutality was graphically depicted in the movie Schindler’s List.  Göth used to shoot inmates for target practice from a vantage point overlooking the concentration camp.  Touring the camp, Göth would abruptly murder inmates on a whim.  He reveled in making Jews quake. [Donald H. Harrison]

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