All articles tagged with #jewish refugees
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
The article recounts the personal stories of seven Holocaust survivors who escaped Nazi persecution through the Kindertransport, highlighting their journeys, struggles, and the lasting impact of those experiences as they reflect on their lives and the importance of remembering history.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
"Émigré," an oratorio about Jewish refugees who fled Nazi Germany for Shanghai, premiered in China and will come to the New York Philharmonic in February 2024. The oratorio tells the little-known story of thousands of Jewish refugees who found sanctuary in Shanghai during World War II. The premiere comes at a delicate time, with tensions between China and the United States and debates over the Israel-Hamas war. The creators hope the piece will promote a shared sense of humanity and bridge cultures.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Times of Israel
Jerry Springer, the son of Jewish refugees, has died at the age of 79. He was known for hosting a syndicated talk show that encouraged conflict among its guests, featuring feuding couples, angry exes, and frequent fisticuffs. Springer's show transformed daytime television conventions, and he acknowledged the critics who decried his version of "tabloid television" and said it had fueled divisions in society. Springer's family escaped from what was then Prussia (now present-day Poland) and arrived in Britain in 1939 just before the outbreak of World War II. Twenty-seven other members of Springer's family were killed in the Holocaust.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rolling Stone
Netflix's Transatlantic, adapted by Anna Winger from Julie Orringer's novel, tells the story of Varian Fry and Mary Jayne Gold, who helped the European Rescue Committee smuggle more than 2,000 Jewish refugees out of France during World War II. The series focuses on a period where they were able to save a few hundred. Despite the pared-down operation, Transatlantic is an effective, crowd-pleasing thriller with strong performances by Cory Michael Smith, Gillian Jacobs, and Lucas Englander.