by Jewish Original | Jun 19, 2025 | All Posts, Biography, Holocaust, Jewish History, Key Jewish Figures
Commemorating the Birthday of Sir Nicholas Winton, Lifesaver of 669 Children On This Day in Jewish History: May 19th, 1909. https://www.instagram.com/p/CAYKKaeAUgL/ The Lifesaving Hero: Sir Nicholas Winton Picture a world where you’re a child, whisked away on a...
by Jewish Original | Jun 19, 2025 | 2022 Posts, All Posts, Eastern European Jewry, Holocaust, Jews in Culture, Key Jewish Figures
Viktor Frankl’s Early Life and Passion for Psychology In the history of psychology, Viktor Frankl’s legacy stands as a testament to the human spirit’s ability to find meaning amidst suffering. Born on March 26, 1905, in Vienna, Austria, Frankl...
by Jewish Original | Jun 19, 2025 | 2021 Posts, All Posts, Holocaust, Jews in Culture, Key Jewish Figures, Trending
Walter Benjamin: A Prolific German-Jewish Philosopher and Cultural Critic On this day in 1892, Walter Benjamin, a German-Jewish philosopher and cultural critic, was born in Berlin. Before his tragic death while attempting to escape Nazi-controlled Europe, he would...
by Jewish Original | Jun 19, 2025 | All Posts, Eastern European Jewry, Holocaust, Israeli History, Jews in Culture, Key Jewish Figures, Trending
Marc Chagall: Unraveling the Origins of a Jewish Artist In the heart of what is now known as Belarus, within the former confines of the Russian Empire, Marc Chagall, a prolific Jewish artist (originally born as Moishe Shagal) began his life on July 7, 1887. His...
by Jewish Original | Jun 19, 2025 | 2020 Posts, All Posts, Jewish Culture, Jewish History, Jews in Culture, Literature
On this day, the birth of Franz Kafka is celebrated On this day in Jewish history, we commemorate the birth of Franz Kafka on July 3rd, 1883. This momentous occasion marked the arrival of an individual who would leave a significant mark on the literary world. The...