by Dr. Rafael Medoff and Benyamin Korn Thousands of people from around the country will gather in Eatonville, Florida on
Tag: Ben Hecht
Modern-Day Maccabees: The Jewish Brigade in World War II
by Dr. Rafael Medoff Sixty years ago this autumn, the British reluctantly agreed to establish a Jewish armed force to
The Hollywood Director Who Alerted America About the Holocaust
by Dr. Rafael Medoff The artistic achievements of Hollywood director and playwright Moss Hart were honored last week, on the
Marlon Brando’s Holocaust Connection
by Dr. Rafael Medoff Marlon Brando deserves to be remembered not only for his theatrical accomplishments, but also as one
State Department Still Silent on Anti-Semitism
by Dr. Rafael Medoff Members of Congress and Jewish organizations are urging U.S. action against antisemitism abroad, but the State
Three Writers Who Cried Out Against the Holocaust
by Dr. Rafael Medoff During the Hitler era, only a handful of American writers used their pens to alert the
Special Feature Ben Hecht’s “A Flag is Born”: A Play That Changed History
by Dr. Rafael Medoff I. Palestine, the Allies, and the Jews in the Aftermath of World War II In the
The Return of Ben Hecht–40 Years After His Passing
by Dr. Rafael Medoff This week marks 40 years since the death of Ben Hecht, the playwright, Hollywood screenwriter, and
When Marlon Brando Taught the Holocaust
by Dr. Rafael Medoff Marlon Brando is a household name in America, thanks to his Oscar-winning roles in such films
Two Holocaust Heroes Linked by Fate: Raoul Wallenberg and Peter Bergson
by Dr. Rafael Medoff Around the world this month, two anniversaries will be marked, connected to two men who both