Tosia Altman, Jewish Resistance Fighter, is born, 1919
On This Day in Jewish History: August 24th, 1919 Tosia Altman was born in Lipno, Poland in 1919. In her early years, she was an active…
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Category: Eastern European Jewry
The Emergence of the Jewish Community in Berlin, 1671
On This Day in Jewish History: September 10, 1671, In 1671, 50 prominent Jewish families moved to Berlin from Vienna and formed the…
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Kamenets-Podolski: A Tale of Jewish Triumph and Tragedy in Ukraine
On This Day in Jewish History: August 27-29, 1941. Kamenets-Podolski is a city in Western Ukraine (previously the Soviet Union) that had…
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Celebrating the Life of Jan Karski, Poland’s Righteous Among the Nations
Explore the compelling life of Jan Karski, Poland’s Righteous Among the Nations, who dedicated his life to exposing the horrors of the Holocaust and combating Nazi crimes in WWII.
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The Impact and Evolution of the Law of Return since 1950
On This Day in Jewish History: July 5, 1950 . This monumental event is one of Jewish history’s most critically progressive moments in…
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The Liquidation of Warsaw Ghetto, 1942: An Indelible Event in Jewish History
On This Day in Jewish History: July 22, 1942: On July 22, 1942, the Nazi’s began to implement the Grossaktion (Great Action) as part of…
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The Vilna Ghetto: A Testament to Jewish Resilience and Resistance in the Face of Adversity
On This Day in Jewish History: September 6, 1941. Originally home to a large Jewish community, the 1939 population of the Vilna region…
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Unraveling the Eichmann Enigma: The Madagascar Plan in 1940
A deep dive into a chilling chapter of Jewish history—the Madagascar Plan proposed by Adolf Eichmann, its conception, unfolding, and aftermath.
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Heinrich Himmler’s Directive: The Construction of Auschwitz in 1940
Explore the historical significance of the construction of Auschwitz. Learn about the role of Heinrich Himmler, the atrocities committed during the Holocaust, and the lasting impact on the Polish town of Oświęcim.
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Unveiling History: The Evian Conference 1938 and its Impact on Jewish Refugees
Discover the historical relevance and significance of the Evian Conference 1938. Immerse yourself in the heart-rending narrative of Jewish history leading up to WW2.
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