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world9 days ago

Holocaust survivor and Anne Frank's stepsister Eva Schloss passes away at 96

Eva Schloss, Anne Frank's stepsister and Holocaust survivor, has died at age 96. She was a dedicated advocate for Holocaust education and anti-prejudice efforts, co-founder of the Anne Frank Trust, and was praised by King Charles for her resilience and lifelong work promoting kindness and understanding. Schloss's life was marked by her survival of Auschwitz, her family’s efforts to evade Nazi capture, and her later years in London, where she continued to inspire through her legacy.

via The Guardian|
#anne-frank#auschwitz#eva-schloss
world9 days ago

Holocaust survivor and Anne Frank's stepsister Eva Schloss dies at 96

Eva Schloss, a Holocaust survivor and Anne Frank's stepsister, who dedicated her life to Holocaust education and remembrance, has died at age 96. King Charles and others paid tribute to her efforts in promoting understanding and combating hatred. She survived Auschwitz, lost her family in the Holocaust, and worked tirelessly to ensure history is not forgotten.

via BBC|
#anne-frank-trust#auschwitz#eva-schloss
world-news1 year ago

"EU Commission Amends Auschwitz Social Media Post Amid Polish Protests"

Poland asks the European Commission to correct a social media post about the Holocaust after it wrongly linked the Auschwitz death camp to Poland instead of Nazi Germany. The post, made by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, was later amended to refer to "Auschwitz, German Nazi extermination camp" after Polish officials and Holocaust survivors protested the initial wording. Poles are sensitive to any description of Auschwitz that fails to acknowledge it was built by Nazi Germany during its occupation of Poland, and Polish law penalizes anyone wrongly blaming Poles for Nazi Germany's crimes on Polish soil.

via The Associated Press|
#auschwitz#european-commission#holocaust
film1 year ago

"The Zone of Interest: Redefining Holocaust Cinema with Negative Space"

Director Jonathan Glazer's Oscar-nominated film, The Zone of Interest, takes a unique approach to portraying the horrors of Auschwitz by focusing on the mundane lives of the Nazi commandant Rudolph Höss and his family living next door to the concentration camp. Glazer used a reality TV-inspired technique with hidden cameras and a fly-on-the-wall approach to capture the family's everyday activities, juxtaposed with the atrocities happening just meters away. The film, which has received positive reviews, aims to shed light on the banality of evil and the inherent violence in human nature.

via BBC.com|
#auschwitz#film#jonathan-glazer
world-news2 years ago

"Elon Musk's Reflections on Jewish Identity and Antisemitism"

After visiting Auschwitz, Elon Musk described himself as "Jewish by association" and expressed surprise at the prevalence of antisemitism, citing his predominantly Jewish social circle. Musk's comments came during a conversation with Ben Shapiro at a conference on antisemitism organized by the European Jewish Association. The visit was arranged to address a surge in antisemitism following the Israel-Hamas conflict. Musk's remarks come after he faced criticism for endorsing an antisemitic claim on his social media platform, X, and allowing bigoted content to be posted.

via NBC News|
#antisemitism#auschwitz#elon-musk
worldeurope2 years ago

Elon Musk's Controversial Statements on Antisemitism and Diversity-Based Hiring

Elon Musk, in an effort to make amends for previous antisemitic comments, visited the Auschwitz death camp and declared himself "aspirationally Jewish." This comes after facing backlash for endorsing an antisemitic post on his social media platform, X. Musk has been on a penitence tour, including visits to Israel and hosting the Prime Minister of Israel at a Tesla factory, in an attempt to address the fallout from his controversial remarks.

via The New York Times|
#antisemitism#auschwitz#elon-musk
technology-and-society2 years ago

"Elon Musk's Statements on Jewish Identity and Antisemitism"

Elon Musk, who has faced criticism for posting antisemitic content on his social media platform X, attended a conference held by the European Jewish Association and visited Auschwitz, where he described himself as "Jewish by association" due to having many Jewish friends. Musk admitted to being "naive" about antisemitism and discussed the issue with right-wing commentator Ben Shapiro. He has been accused of fostering hate speech on X and faced backlash for endorsing a post that promoted antisemitic conspiracy theories, leading to major companies pulling their advertising from the platform.

via Business Insider|
#antisemitism#auschwitz#elon-musk
world-news2 years ago

"Elon Musk's Controversial Visit to Auschwitz and Identity Claims"

Elon Musk visited Auschwitz with his 3-year-old son X Æ A-XII, despite guidance recommending against children under 14 visiting the memorial site. Musk's visit was part of a trip organized by the European Jewish Association, and he was seen with right-wing media personality Ben Shapiro. The visit comes after Musk apologized for promoting an antisemitic post on his social network. The Tesla CEO is engaged in a custody battle over X and his siblings with their mother, Grimes.

via Business Insider|
#auschwitz#ben-shapiro#elon-musk
world-news2 years ago

"Elon Musk's Visit to Auschwitz Amid Antisemitism Controversy"

Elon Musk visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp in Poland with Ben Shapiro, following his endorsement of an antisemitic conspiracy theory on his X platform. The visit was part of an event discussing online antisemitism organized by the European Jewish Association. Musk's comments had previously sparked widespread condemnation and led to major companies halting advertising spending on X. Despite this, Musk described his endorsement of the conspiracy theory as foolish and denied allegations of antisemitism during his visit to Auschwitz.

via The Daily Beast|
#antisemitism#auschwitz#ben-shapiro
world-news2 years ago

"Elon Musk's Controversial Visit to Auschwitz Amid Antisemitism Uproar"

Tech billionaire Elon Musk visited the Auschwitz death camp after facing criticism for endorsing an antisemitic conspiracy theory on X, formerly Twitter. Musk laid a wreath, participated in a memorial service, and will address online antisemitism at a conference hosted by the European Jewish Association. His visit comes amid fallout from the antisemitic post, with Apple, Disney, and IBM pausing ads on X. The Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau has previously criticized X for failing to remove a post denying the Holocaust, and Musk has defended his record in combating online hate.

via BBC.com|
#antisemitism#auschwitz#elon-musk
entertainment2 years ago

"The Zone of Interest: Unforgettable Portrayal of Banal Evil and Cognitive Harmony"

Christian Friedel discusses his role as Rudolf Höss, the commandant of Auschwitz, in Jonathan Glazer’s film The Zone of Interest. Friedel visited Auschwitz before filming and felt ashamed with his Nazi haircut. He secured the role after a self-tape and intense conversations with Glazer. The film, shot near Auschwitz, portrays the Höss family's apathy amidst the camp's horrors. Friedel's performance involved long, uninterrupted takes, capturing the chilling essence of his character. He hopes the movie serves as a warning against fascism and antisemitism.

via Rolling Stone|
#auschwitz#christian-friedel#entertainment
film2 years ago

"The Zone of Interest": A Chilling Portrayal of Nazi Life Next to Auschwitz

The upcoming film "The Zone of Interest" depicts the chillingly normal family life of Rudolf Höss, the commandant of Auschwitz-Birkenau, just outside the death camp where over a million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust. The film focuses on Höss's domestic life with his wife and children, portraying scenes of everyday activities in stark contrast to the mass slaughter he directed. The film, directed by Jonathan Glazer, does not show scenes inside Auschwitz but instead reveals the horrifying mundanity of family life near the death camp. Rudolf Höss, responsible for overseeing the physical extermination of Europe's Jews, lived in relative domestic bliss just 150 meters from the crematorium's chimney, where bodies were burnt to ashes.

via Daily Mail|
#auschwitz#film#holocaust
world-news2 years ago

"Advertisers Boycott TV Station Over Controversial Auschwitz Remarks"

Polish prosecutors are investigating right-wing TV Republika after guests made offensive comments suggesting migrants should be sent to Auschwitz or tattooed/microchipped like dogs. Companies, including IKEA, Carrefour, and MasterCard, have withdrawn advertising from the station in response. The comments have sparked widespread condemnation, including from the Auschwitz-Birkenau state museum and Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who criticized the xenophobia that had been previously encouraged by the former government and current President Andrzej Duda. The public's growing impatience with hate speech is reflected in the backlash and advertising boycotts.

via The Associated Press|
##advertisingboycott#auschwitz
entertainment2 years ago

"Unveiling 'The Zone of Interest': From Fear to Filmmaking, a Stark Warning of Evil"

Director Jonathan Glazer, known for "Under the Skin," has released a new Holocaust drama titled "The Zone of Interest," which delves into the lives of Auschwitz commander Rudolf Höss and his wife. The film, marked by Glazer's signature style, was influenced by his visit to Auschwitz—a trip he initially feared but ultimately found essential for the creative process. The visit to the actual site provided Glazer with a profound perspective on the proximity of the Höss household to the camp, which deeply impacted the film's development. "The Zone of Interest" is currently showing in select theaters.

via IndieWire|
#auschwitz#entertainment#film