Birthday of Alfred Adler, 1870
On This Day in Jewish History: February 7, 1870 Alfred Adler was born to Jewish parents in Vienna, Austria on February 7, 1870. He was…
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The Wannsee Conference of 1942: Signing the Blueprint for the ‘Final Solution’
On January 20, 1942, the Wannsee Conference marked a turning point in Nazi Germany’s plan for the systematic genocide of the Jewish population, known as the ‘Final Solution.’ This article delves into the details of this pivotal meeting.
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January 1945: The Start of the Auschwitz Death Marches
Reflecting on the somber anniversary of the Auschwitz Death Marches, which began on January 18, 1945. This post delves into the heart-wrenching experiences of prisoners during the final months of World War II.
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The Remarkable Life of Agnes Keleti: Survivor, Olympian, and Trailblazer
Explore the extraordinary life of Agnes Keleti, a Holocaust survivor who triumphed in the world of gymnastics, becoming an Olympic champion and a symbol of resilience and strength.
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Reviving a Language: The Birth of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, the Visionary Behind Hebrew’s Modern Resurgence, 1858
On January 7, 1858, Eliezer Ben-Yehuda was born, who would later become instrumental in the revival of Hebrew as a living language. This post delves into his journey from his religious upbringing in Lithuania to his influential work in Jerusalem, where he pioneered strategies like ‘Hebrew in the Home’ and ‘Words, Words, Words.’ Learn about his unique approach to teaching Hebrew and his lasting impact on the language and culture of Israel.
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Birthday of Per Anger (Righteous Among the Nations), 1913
On This Day in Jewish History: December 7, 1913 https://www.instagram.com/p/CIhOoV0r-D7/ . #onthisday, 1913, a Swedish hero by the name…
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Nuremberg Race Laws Enacted, 1935
On This Day in Jewish History: September 15th, 1935 https://www.instagram.com/p/CFKZzq7FYxb/ The Nuremberg Race Laws were enacted…
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First Zionist Congress Took Place, 1897
On This Day in Jewish History: AUgust 29th, 1897 https://www.instagram.com/p/CEfw-qDlRLf/ #onthisday, 1897, history was made at the First…
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18th Zionist Congress Convenes in Wake of Nazis Taking Power, 1933
On This Day in Jewish History: August 21, 1933 https://www.instagram.com/p/CEKNX0klbVv/ #onthisday, 1933, the 18th Zionist Congress…
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130 Russian Jewish Families arrive in Buenos Aires, 1889
On This Day in Jewish History: August 14th, 1889 https://www.instagram.com/p/CD4c1STF7_F/ #onthisday, 130 Jewish families from Russia…
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