Poland

Plan for museum on site of concentration camp meets with protest

In Poland, plans to build a museum on Schindler survivors’ former camp spark environmental protest.

Poland: No ambassador in Israel for the time being

Poland’s Foreign Ministry says it will bring its mission level in Israel down to that of Israel’s mission in Poland.

Israel to return chargé d'affaires to embassy in Poland

FM Lapid instructed the chargé d'affaires to return to Israel after bill limiting restitution for Holocaust-related claims was approved.

Heroic Poles during WWII who should not be forgotten

In condemning the anti-Semitic march on Polish Independence Day in Kalisz, we should not forget the Poles who saved Jewish lives. Op-ed.

Synagogue restored a mile from Auschwitz recalls Jewish life

Just 1 synagogue still exists in Oswiecim, Poland, where once there were 20.

Jewish historian refuses award from Polish government

Historian turns down award and grant of $19,000 from Polish government institute, saying it has whitewashed Holocaust history.

Minister encouraged by Poland's response to antisemitic incident

Minister of Diaspora Affairs Nachman Shai speaks to Chief Rabbi of Poland following antisemitic parade in Kalisz.

Poland arrests three in connection with antisemitic protest

Poland’s Interior Minister says three people arrested following demonstration in which participants shouted “Death to the Jews!”

Chief Rabbi of Poland calls anti-Semitic march 'A big test case'

Poland's Chief Rabbi talks with Arutz Sheva about the implications of the anti-Semitic march on Poland's Independence Day.

Watch: Polish nationalists shout 'death to Jews' at a rally

‘Death to Jews,’ Polish nationalists shout while burning book about Jews. Foreign Min.: 'Polish gov't must deal harshly with all involved.'

Jews warn: Europe could be 'Juden Frei' in ten years

European Jewish Association brings ministers, lawmakers to Auschwitz and Krakow to mark 83rd anniversary of Kristallnacht.

EU Jewish leader to politicians: Anti-Semitism cannot be ignored

Rabbi Menachem Margolin, Chairman of EJA, speaks to Arutz Sheva about combating anti-Semitism and Holocaust education in Europe.

The priest who was born -- and buried as -- a Jew

Yaakov Tzvi Gruner survived the Holocaust by seeking refuge in the church. He became Gregor Pavlovsky but he died as a Jew.

School trips to Poland to resume in February

The trips were halted more than a year ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Yair Lapid’s foreign-policy follies

Lapid has operated without much criticism, but has overseen highly questionable diplomatic moves that harm national-security interests.Op-ed

Jewish film thought destroyed by Nazis restored after 80 years

1931's Europa had taken on a mythical status in the film world as an early avant-garde film that was supposedly destroyed by the Nazis.

Watch: Migrants freezing to death along Belarus-Poland border

At least four migrants from Iraq have died in sub-zero temperatures desperately trying to enter Poland from Belarus.

A good look at Poland

Scholars work to understand the role Poland played in the Holocaust, but its role before the Nazis and in the present is clear. Op-ed..

After 78 years, Jewish remains from Warsaw Ghetto buried

Remains believed to be from Jewish victims from the Warsaw Ghetto discovered, buried in Jewish cemetery ahead of Yom Kippur.

How a Polish priest discovered he's actually Jewish

Given away by his mother during the Holocaust, Yaakov was raised a Christian and became a high-ranking church official.

Watch: NATO Allies 'migrate' north for the summer

Yissachar Ruas joins the Turkish Air Force 161 Filo flying their F-16 Fighter jets as part of the NATO Air Policing Mission.

Symbolic grave for Jews defaced with slogans praising Hitler

Polish restitution law has exacerbated anti-Semitic trends, former Jewish leader says.

Britain criticizes Polish restitution law

British minister says Poland should provide legal avenues for victims of the Holocaust to pursue restitution claims.

Former Labor MK calls for halt to youth trips to Poland

'No one's going to convince me that a fun trip abroad teaches the real lessons of the Holocaust, even if a few tears are shed.'

Blinken: We regret Poland's adoption of restitution law

Secretary of State reiterates US concerns over law restricting claims on Jewish property looted from Polish Jewry during the Holocaust.

Historians do not have to apologize for research into pogrom

Polish appeals court overturns ruling requiring historians to apologize for their research into a Holocaust pogrom.

Poland to cancel Israeli youth trips?

Polish Deputy Foreign Minister says Israeli youth taught to hate Poland during educational trips as feud over restitution law continues.

Foreign Ministry officials: Lapid's approach is misguided

Poland is only doing what the rest of Europe has already done, albeit with more fanfare, say Israeli diplomats who now fear reprisals.

'Poland failed but Israel overreacted'

From The Depths founder Jonny Daniels reacts to Polish law restricting claims on Jewish property.

Polish PM attacks Israeli response: 'Irresponsible and unjust'

Polish PM decries decision of Foreign Minister Lapid to downgrade diplomatic relations in wake of law restricting Holocaust-era restitution.

FM Lapid: 'Poland approved an anti-Semitic and unethical law'

'This evening, Poland became an anti-democratic, anti-liberal country,' Foreign Minister Yair Lapid says.

US concerned over Polish restitution law

Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges Polish President not to sign law restricting process for Holocaust survivors and their families.

Polish parliament approves restitution law

Israel outraged over law that will affect 90 percent of restitution claims.

US ramping up pressure on Poland over restitution law

US special envoy for Holocaust issues says Polish legislation "would cause irreparable harm to both Jews and non-Jews".

Jewish group: New Polish law 'discriminatory and immoral'

The new Polish restitution law is discriminatory and immoral, says EJC President Kantor.

'Polish law could seriously damage relations'

Minister Meirav Cohen: It is my duty and that of my fellow members of the government to work for the realization of the rights of survivors.

FM Lapid slams "unjust and damaging" Polish restitution law

Lapid says Israel will "firmly defend the dignity of Holocaust victims, their memory and their rights" as Polish Senate approves bill.

Israel seeks US help in efforts against Polish restitution law

Israel asks Biden administration to support effort against legislation restricting restitution claims by survivors and their families.

Polish marchers blame Jews for the COVID-19 pandemic

'We know who is behind this whole 'plandemic,'' Polish marcher says.

US senators call on Polish pres to veto anti-restitution bill

Bipartisan US Senate group criticizes proposed legislation as an affront to achieving justice for victims of the Nazis.

Polish nationalists disrupt commemoration of pogrom

'Ultra nationalists, neo-Nazis, are now tolerated by too many of our people in government,' Polish Chief Rabbi Schudrich says.

Hearing in Polish Senate over Holocaust restitution law

Head of Israeli embassy in Warsaw and Holocaust survivor to speak in Polish Senate about law which would prevent restitution to survivors.

Anti-Semitic feces-covered note left at Polish Jewish cemetery

Threatening note left on the gates of the Bielsko-Biała Jewish cemetery less than 2 weeks after 67 of its headstones were vandalized.

Poland: Man who chanted anti-Semitic tropes to serve prison

Polish rallygoer who led chants about hanging ‘Zionists’ sentenced to 1 year in jail, an unusually stiff punishment.

Polish nationalists leave tons of debris outside Israeli embassy

Polish protesters dump chunks of brick wall outside of Israel's embassy in Warsaw, after Israel criticized limits on Holocaust restitution.

Gratuitous cruelty in WWII Poland

We need all the stories. We need the details. Even then, we will never know it all, comprehend it all. Op-ed.

Poland hopes Israel will change mind on restitution law

Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister: Israel's criticism of restitution law is inappropriate, we hope they'll change their approach.

67 headstones damaged at Jewish cemetery in Poland

19th-century Jewish cemetery vandalized for 3rd time since 2015.

Israel reprimands Polish ambassador over Restitution Law

Restitution Row: After Polish PM blasts Foreign Minister Yair Lapid for criticizing Restitution Law, Israel summons Polish ambassador.

Polish PM adamant: 'Poland will not pay for Nazi crimes'

Unimpressed by Israeli warning following law blocking restitution claims, Poland calls for Israeli FM Lapid to be "condemned."

WJC President excoriates Polish Holocaust restitution law

Ronald S. Lauder condemns Polish draft law that would severely limit any ability by Holocaust victims to recover stolen property.

Lapid to Poland: No law will change history

Foreign Minister responds to Polish draft law which would limit Holocaust restitution claims.

Polish bill up for debate may limit restitution claims

Restitution organization warns that bill could place “new, insurmountable legal conditions” on claims for property recovery or compensation.

Polish schoolchildren destroy dozens of Jewish headstones

63 Jewish tombstones toppled, and more damaged, by 12-year-olds who said they wanted to build a fortress out of the stones.

Poland: 'Lucky Jew' figurines deemed anti-Semitic in Krakow

Krakow city official says good-luck figurines of Jews are ‘anti-Semitic’ and should not be sold.

Poland: Gov't gives $50k to man who made anti-Semitic comments

Polish government to give $50,000 to nationalist website headed by student who has made anti-Semitic comments.

Poland: Agriculture Min. promises 'no impediment' to kosher meat

Polish Agriculture Min. to European Jewish leaders: 'There will be no impediment to kosher meat exports for European religious communities.'

Poles react to Meron disaster: 'The fewer Jews the better'

Comments section to article on Meron disaster in Polish media swamped with anti-Semitic hate.

Polish reality TV star turned politician goes on Jew hating rant

Councillor for town of Olecka says that Jews are behind a plan to "murder us and take over."

2 more historians quit Auschwitz museum board

Following resignation of Jewish philosopher, two more historians quit Auschwitz museum board, with one citing 'politicization' as reason.