US Holocaust museum launches campaign to translate, digitize diaries

US Holocaust museum launches campaign to translate, digitize diaries 

US Holocaust museum launches campaign to translate, digitize diaries – New York TimesThe campaign is being promoted on social media under the hashtag #SaveTheirStories. Blog: Exploring the World Jewish Congress’ distinct personalityMenachem Z. Rosensaft, editor of ‘The World Jewish Congress, 1936-2016’, will be guest blogging for the Jewish Book Council this week as part of the Visiting Scribes series. Elie Wiesel’s son reflects on the greatest gift his father gave him – Jewish WeekAs the first yahrtzeit of Elie Wiesel’s death draws near (Sivan 26, June 20), his only child reflects on his rebellion and his father’s love.

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