Auschwitz

Religious Zionist Party Chair:

'From battle flag to March of the Living'

Yehuda Vald, director general of the Religious Zionist Party, went on the March of the Living with the flag he took to Gaza and Lebanon.

Personal Victory:

Menachem said 'Shema Yisrael' and then the miracle happened

Holocaust survivor Menachem Haberman shares his harrowing story: the death march, escaping through sewers, surviving in crowded train car, and his message to Israel – 'be united, protect your land.'

Moving:

Captivity survivor and 10.7 orphan take the stage in Auschwitz

Daniel Weiss, who lost both his parents in the October 7th Massacre, and former hostage Agam Berger performed the song 'Shir L'Maalot' at the March of the Living in Poland.

Eli Sharabi in Auschwitz:

'The Jewish people will exist forever'

Released hostage Eli Sharabi joined the March of the Living, spoke near the Auschwitz crematoria and called for the release of all 59 hostages remaining.

Moving footage from Auschwitz:

Holocaust survivors and captivity survivors sing 'Hatikvah'

Holocaust survivors and Hamas captivity survivors gather at the crematoria of Auschwitz, pray together for the remaining hostages, sing Israel’s national anthem "Hatikvah," and declare: "Am Yisrael Chai".

For Holocaust Memorial Day:

Belsen and Auschwitz on the BBC

The images of the Warsaw Ghetto and Belsen in the two documentaries discussed below, and the stories of Ringelblum, Winer and Gradowski, are more powerful than any of the words of the film writers..

80 Years After the Holocaust:

Kosher food in the town next to Auschwitz

For the first time since the Holocaust: The Jewish center in Oświęcim, near the Auschwitz extermination camp, will offer kosher meals.

Jewish visitors to Auschwitz can now buy kosher food

80 years after Auschwitz, kosher food will be sold in its town of Oświęcim.

Israeli flags confiscated from Jewish group touring Auschwitz

Polish Museum defends the removal of Israeli flags bearing hostage ribbons from Bushey Synagogue tour group.

International Auschwitz Committee pres. Marian Turski dies at 98

President of the World Jewish Congress, Amb. Ronald S. Lauder: 'Turski, a man of extraordinary courage, intellect and moral clarity, dedicated his life to ensuring that the world never forgets the horrors of the past.'

Trump’s Special Envoy meets Israeli hostage families at Auschwitz

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day today, families of Israeli hostages participated in the 80th anniversary commemoration of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where they met with Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s Special Envoy to the Middle East.

Just 50 survivors at 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation

Only 50 Holocaust survivors will be at Auschwitz for the 80th anniversary of its liberation; no politicians to speak at the ceremony.

Babi Yar:

Zelenskyy marks 80 years since liberation of Auschwitz

President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, participated today in a ceremony at Babi Yar, marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp.

German Chancellor:

'Every single one of us bears responsibility for the Holocaust'

In poignant address marking 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz underscores the nation's enduring responsibility for the atrocities of the Holocaust.

German Chancellor:

'Germany must never turn the page on the Holocaust'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks at event marking 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz, acknowledges Germany’s historical responsibility for the atrocities committed during World War II.

Polish PM:

'We won’t arrest Netanyahu if he attends Auschwitz commemoration'

Following ICC warrant, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says Netanyahu will have safe passage and will not face arrest if he attends the 80th-anniversary commemoration of the liberation of Auschwitz later this month.

Auschwitz commander's grandson denounces antisemitism

Kai Höss, grandson of an Auschwitz commandant, speaks out against anti-Semitism and anti-Israel protests.

Because of ICC warrants:

PM won't go to 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation events

Israeli PM reportedly to skip events in Poland marking the 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz death camp due to concerns he will be arrested in accordance with the ICC warrants against him.

The Auschwitz border

Had she bothered to come to hear Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech to Congress in July, Harris might have understood why former Prime Minister Menachem Begin described a retreat to the pre-1967 borders as "national suicide for Israel”. Op-ed.

Former 'Bachelor' contestant apologizes for Auschwitz comment

Former ‘Bachelor’ contestant Anna Redman apologizes for ‘flippant’ post about her Auschwitz visit attire.

Shoes of children murdered in Auschwitz back on display

Over 3,000 of 8,000 shoes of children murdered at Auschwitz return to display, following the conservation process.

My Grandfather came from Auschwitz to Israel & my promise to him

I promised my grandfather that we will DEFEND what he and all of our beloved Holocaust survivors fought for. We will NEVER GIVE UP, and we will NEVER LET GO. We are proud Jews with a strong moral army and we will keep my promise to him. Op-ed.

Yom Hashoah 2024

Faith after Auschwitz

Rabbi Sacks responds to the devastation of the Holocaust and the oft-asked question: Where was G-d?

Diaspora Minister to Arutz Sheva:

'In the summer of 1944 no one came to help'

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli denounces online anti-Zionism during his trip to Auschwitz with Elon Musk and senior European politicians.

Watch:

Elon Musk visits Auschwitz-Birkenau

Musk is participating in the European Jewish Association conference in Krakow together with senior political figures from 25 European countries.

Do not hold your breath: Red Cross and the hostages

The Red Cross indulged in Holocaust Denial while Jews were being gassed, so why should they care about Israeli hostages in Gaza? Op-ed.

Elon Musk gives tentative 'yes' to Auschwitz visit with EJA

'X' CEO meets Jewish leaders, agrees to European Jewish Association Chairman Rabbi Menachem Margolin's request to visit Nazi death camp.

An extended fast

Total devotion: An extended Yom Kippur fast in Auschwitz.

'Flight through Auschwitz'

German politician under fire for flyer published in high school

Bavaria deputy premier Hubert Aiwanger was accused of responsibility for parody flyer mocking the Holocaust.

Former Trump adviser blames Jews for dying in Auschwitz

Michael Flynn comes under fire for blaming Jews for their deaths in Auschwitz during the Holocaust.

Triumph of the Spirit

Haredi women hope their virtual reality film can educate new audiences about the Holocaust. Review.

Biden challenges FDR on not bombing Auschwitz

It’s not easy for a politician to criticize a popular ex-president from his own party. That's why it is significant. Op-ed.

German students probed for making Nazi salutes at Auschwitz

Authorities open investigation after photo on social media appears to show German students visiting death camp making obscene gesture.

Ice cream truck outside Auschwitz provokes criticism

'Everyone says in one voice that this is no place to sell ice cream.'

Op-Ed:

Shattering another excuse for FDR's Holocaust apathy

The Allies constantly bombed railway lines throughout Europe, despite the Germans repairing them, just not the ones to Auschwitz. Op-ed.

Rapper Meek Mill:

'I’ll spread the word about what I’ve seen at Auschwitz’

American rapper says after being part of March of the Living he intends to explain to the African American community about the Holocaust.

UK memorial to six unknown Holocaust victims unveiled

Holocaust memorial garden near London dedicated to six unknown Auschwitz victims finally laid to rest in Jewish cemetery.

Brock Pierce visits Auschwitz in tribute to survivor friend

American cryptocurrency entrepreneur describes visiting the former death camp as an emotional experience that was deeply unsettling.

Miss World 2021 participates in March of the Living

Polish model Karolina Bielawska visits Auschwitz for third time, calls for people to visit to remember what happened during Holocaust.

Police at March of the Living:

‘The inhumanity of it all was a horrible feeling’

Officers from the Port Authority of NY/NJ and NJ State Police visit Auschwitz marking Israel’s Holocaust Memorial Day.

Auschwitz visitor causes outrage after posing for glamor shot

Photo of woman smiling while posing on tracks leading to death camp met with widespread condemnation of disrespectful behavior.

Arab delegation takes part in March of the Living in Poland

Sharaka delegation from Morocco, Bahrain, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Algeria, and Israel joins Holocast Remembrance Day event.

Op-ed:

Passover 5783, a time to heal

It’s time…O Israel…it’s time to heal, and let it be now, around the Seder table.  Op-ed.

Lyon, France approves funding for Holocaust memorial

Holocaust monument will open in 2025 to coincide with 80th anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz.

Greece commemorates 80th anniversary of Auschwitz deportations

Some 46,000 Thessaloniki Jews were transported to Auschwitz-Birkenau between March and August 1943.

German Jewish soccer star murdered in Auschwitz honored

UK ceremony led by Chief Rabbi Mirvis commemorates Julius Hirsch and other Jewish soccer players killed in Auschwitz.

8,000 pairs of crumbling children’s shoes at Auschwitz saved

Joint venture between Israeli foundation and Auschwitz charities raises $530,000 to restore deteriorating shoes on view at death camp.

US Second Gentleman:

'I feel a deep connection to those who perished in Auschwitz'

Doug Emhoff says his visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau is an important part of his work combating antisemitism.

Op-ed:

Mar-a-Lago is not on the way to Auschwitz

it should be possible to discuss even the most sensitive issues without resorting to absurd and insulting historical comparisons. Op-ed.

Thessaloniki Holocaust mural vandalized with Nazi symbols

Mural commemorating deportation of Jews to Auschwitz defaced with Nazi symbols, in latest incident targeting city's Jewish community.

Watch: Jerusalem mall offers virtual tour of Auschwitz

High-tech project allows mostly-haredi public to virtually visit one of the Holocaust's most notorious death machines.

The Schlesinger Diaries - new and troubling revelations

The diaries are a gift that keeps on giving for historians on many topics. This is the account of a troubling one about lies and truth.Op-ed

EU Parliament President:

'We're not doing enough to fight antisemitism'

President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, other EU officials visit Auschwitz in delegation to fight antismitism.

Arnold Schwarzenegger visits Auschwitz: 'I'll be back'

Actor criticized for leaving message in Auschwitz guestbook that was described as 'frivolous and tacky.'

From SOUL to SOLE:

Urgent preservation of the children’s shoes at Auschwitz

More than 8,000 shoes stored at the camp found to be rapidly disintegrating with the passage of time.

Effort underway to preserve children’s shoes at Auschwitz

Project launched to save thousands of tiny shoes belonging to children murdered in Auschwitz.

Chief of Staff:

'Those who lie about Holocaust can't be allowed lethal weapons'

IDF Chief of Staff visits Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp. 'Any person who lies about the Holocaust will continue to lie.'

Pollard's fiancée in video:

How my grandfather captured the Commandant of Auschwitz

Rivka Abrahams-Donin, the new fiancée of Jonathan Pollard, explains how her grandfather Karl Abrahams captured the infamous Rudolf Höss.

The JTA and the bombing of Auschwitz

In July 1944 the JTA ran a dispatch from London reporting that recent escapees from Auschwitz were urging it be bombed. FDR said no. Op-ed.

Infamous California neo-Nazi arrested in Poland

Leader of hate group Goyim Defense League arrested for offensive photo taken outside front gate of Auschwitz.