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For the International Day of Commemoration: Reznikoff Reading “Holocaust”

by Erika Dreifus on
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For me, at least, Yom Hashoah remains the primary Holocaust Remembrance Day of record, so to speak. But in 2005, the United Nations designed January 27 as an “annual International Day of Commemoration to honour the victims of the Holocaust” (Auschwitz was liberated on January 27, 1945).

And yesterday, I discovered an amazing and relevant online resource: excerpts from a recording of poet Charles Reznikoff reading from his last book, Holocaust. (For background on Holocaust, read Charles Bernstein’s exceptionally instructive essay, and for information on a full CD—the product of many years of labor by Professor Abraham Ravett—please read this.)

I’ve begun listening to the excerpts. It’s not easy to listen to them consecutively, without a break. But today of all days, do try to listen to some of them.

(Thanks to the NewPages blog for this very special find.)

Jewish Ideas Daily Seeks Editorial Assistant

by Erika Dreifus on
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“Full-time editorial assistant needed for Jewish Ideas Daily (www.jewishideasdaily.com), a growing website of thought, culture, politics, and religion. We are looking for someone organized and responsible, deeply and critically engaged with Jewish matters. Editorial experience and computer/tech skills are highly desirable. Competitive compensation commensurate with experience; must be based in New York. ” For the full announcement, check JewishJobs.com.