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On Oct. 12, a sign in Tel Aviv says in Hebrew, ‘No more words,’ near candles lit both in memory of those killed in the Hamas massacres and for the hostages taken to the Gaza Strip. Amir Levy/Getty Images Avinoam Patt, University of Connecticut and Liat Steir-Livny, Sapir Academic College Many observers have referred to […]
The Holocaust is not just a memory in Israel. It’s part of how Israelis understand themselves and their country − and it’s playing a part in how the country responds to the Hamas massacres of Oct. 7.
Dr. Liat Steir-Livny, an expert in Holocaust humor and Senior Lecturer at Sapir College, Israel. (courtesy)
Steir-Livny has found that the phenomenon is cross-generational and can be found on all media platforms. On Twitter, for example, Steir-Livny has discovered a treasure trove of “humorous” Anne Frank references, and found out what they represent.
We also discuss the increasing trend of the Zikaron Basalon or Remembrance in the Living Room grassroots gatherings and their role today. Spoiler: Steir-Livny credits the program with “saving” Holocaust Remembrance Day.
We also speak about recent headlines calling for Yom Hashoa to be turned into a fast day.