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This collection — the intimate letters and a diary of an early twentieth century Zionist politician— was saved from oblivion by chance, found in a pile of trash in Israel. Through various intermediaries, the collection then ended up at the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw.

Apr 22, 2024

Whether or not The Zone of Interest is a good film does not hinge on the usage of a minute-long melody. But I do believe its employment tells us the film was impeccably researched by a Jewish director with a clear vision for who ought to say what, and when.

Apr 16, 2024

The POLIN Music Festival is an event dedicated to the broad spectrum of Jewish music. This year, the concert inaugurating the 6th edition of the festival took place on February 23rd at the POLIN Auditorium.

Apr 10, 2024

Bashevis Singer’s play takes on new meaning and relevance for Ukrainian audiences.

Apr 08, 2024

Weaver interviewed Julie Weitz about her ongoing Doikayt project: A series of ritualistic, improvisational performances at Jewish sites across Eastern Europe.

Apr 05, 2024

We are pleased to share these responses in order to broaden conversation about poetry in the midst of disaster.

Apr 02, 2024

Even with a copiously documented figure like Chagall, mysteries can remain. What happened to the mural he was supposed to make for Brandeis University?

Mar 28, 2024

Play it today, or at least you should definitely play it in time for Peysekh.

Mar 23, 2024

Because laughter articulates a hope for survival we offer you once again our Purim issue of In geveb.

Mar 23, 2024

Mar 23, 2024