![]() In these essays, Horn reflects on subjects as far-flung as the international veneration of Anne Frank, the mythology that Jewish family names were changed at Ellis Island, the blockbuster traveling exhibition Auschwitz, the marketing of the Jewish history of Harbin, China, and the little-known life of the "righteous Gentile" Varian Fry. People Love Dead Jews– Often asked by major publications to write on subjects related to Jewish culture―and increasingly in response to a recent wave of deadly antisemitic attacks―Horn was troubled to realize what all of these assignments had in common: she was being asked to write about dead Jews, never about living ones. ![]() ![]() ![]() Then, come together virtually for a discussion. Leading up to our October scholar, join us in reading two of her most outstanding books. Alexa is passionate about combating Holocaust denial and antisemitism and is excited to use her background to inspire Jewish pride during challenging times.Įmanu-El Reads – Summer Book Options for our Charles Michael Scholar-in-Residence, Dara Horn She just returned to the Bay Area after living the last five years in Israel. Alexa holds a Master’s in Holocaust Studies from the University of Haifa. Our very own Engagement Program Manager, Alexa Asher, will lead the discussion. ![]() Wednesday, July 27, 7:00 – 8:30pm, Reuben Rinder Chapel Group Discussion of "People Love Dead Jews" with Alexa Asher TAUBER SPARK! – Ignite Your Jewish Learning.Youth and Family Education (pre-12th grade). ![]()
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