The Holocaust and Jewish identity
The case of Daugavpils
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12904306 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Elina Vasiljeva (0000-0002-5317-9724, Daugavpils University, corresponding author), Ilze Oļehnoviča (0000-0001-9954-067X, Daugavpils University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-20 |
| Publication date | 2026-03-19 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Holocaust Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1750-4902 • E-ISSN: 2048-4887 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17504902.2026.2643512 |
| OpenAlex | W7138897416 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 7 |
The study is based on semi-structured interviews. Knowledge about the Holocaust is an essential component of Jewish identity. The generation under discussion serves as a pivotal point in uncovering the theme of the Holocaust: transitioning from a lack of information during the Soviet era to gaining knowledge and establishing traditions of commemoration in independent Latvia. This study examines the cognitive and emotional aspects of the Holocaust. The cognitive aspect is related to historical facts. The emotional aspect is reflected in experiences and narratives. For this generation, the Holocaust has become one of the defining factors in understanding Jewish identity.
Jewish state · Judaism · The Holocaust · Central European national history · Historical Geopolitical and Social Dynamics · Memory, Trauma, and Commemoration
| Highly cited | No |
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