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Jew whose factory was used to make yellow stars dies at 98

Henk van Gelderen, Dutch-Jewish resistance fighter whose factory was used to make yellow stars dies at 98.

Jew whose factory was used to make yellow stars dies at 98

Holocaust survivors urge Zuckerberg to remove Holocaust denial

Holocaust survivors lending their voices to campaign urging Facebook CEO to remove Holocaust denial from the social media site.

Holocaust survivors urge Zuckerberg to remove Holocaust denial

Holocaust survivor found murdered in her home

Holocaust survivor, 90, stabbed to death in her Moscow apartment.

Holocaust survivor found murdered in her home

Organization fights loneliness among Holocaust survivors

Abe Foxman’s next act: Raising $28 million to feed thousands of struggling Holocaust survivors.

Organization fights loneliness among Holocaust survivors

Vandalism at California cemetery

Fountain in California dedicated to Holocaust survivors toppled and smashed.

Vandalism at California cemetery

Sderot: Holocaust survivor found dead

Paramedics say 90-year-old woman slipped and fell in her house and died after no one heard her cries.

Sderot: Holocaust survivor found dead

The long silence of the Auschwitz cellist

A 95-year-old Holocaust survivor is breaking her decades-long silence to call out hatred and the resurgence of 'a 2,000-year-old virus.'

The long silence of the Auschwitz cellist

French-Jewish spy who survived Shoah celebrates 100th birthday

Marthe Cohn, who went behind enemy lines during World War Two, celebrates 100th birthday with socially distanced car parade.

French-Jewish spy who survived Shoah celebrates 100th birthday

Israel Police salutes elderly Holocaust survivors

At 10:00, dozens of police vehicles stationed in front of 180 nursing homes, sheltered housing complexes across country.

Israel Police salutes elderly Holocaust survivors

Pandemic forces first-ever digital Holocaust Remembrance Day

Survivors say no comparison between coronavirus lockdown and Holocaust, 'indecent' to compare the eras.

Pandemic forces first-ever digital Holocaust Remembrance Day

JFNA chair to Trump: Pandemic affects Holocaust survivors

Jewish Federations of North America chairman Mark Wilf speaks with US President about toll social distancing takes on Holocaust survivors.

JFNA chair to Trump: Pandemic affects Holocaust survivors

Coronavirus victim was Holocaust survivor and bereaved father

Shimon Reinzilber, 97, Holocaust survivor who lost a son during military service, named as one of the latest victims of COVID-19.

Coronavirus victim was Holocaust survivor and bereaved father

91-year-old Holocaust survivor dies of coronavirus

Rabbi Zalman Cohen, who fell ill with coronavirus, dies at the Sheba Hospital in Tel Hashomer.

91-year-old Holocaust survivor dies of coronavirus

Holocaust survivor never thought she’d see this

The unbelievable moment Holocaust survivor Lila sees her grandson flying over her home in Israel!

Holocaust survivor never thought she’d see this

Watch: How falafel saved this Holocaust survivor's life

Holocaust survivor David (Dugo) Leitner celebrates life by eating falafel every January 18. This year, he ate with the IDF Chief of Staff.

Watch: How falafel saved this Holocaust survivor's life

Holocaust survivor and world’s oldest Olympic champion, turns 99

Agnes Keleti, the world's oldest living Olympic champion who netted 10 medals, survived Holocaust and immigrated to Israel in 1957.

Holocaust survivor and world’s oldest Olympic champion, turns 99

Watch: 'Fairytale' birthday for Holocaust survivors

Israeli American businessman holds birthday for 93-year-old Holocaust survivor in Miami who says "Don't forget us, be proud of heritage"

Watch: 'Fairytale' birthday for Holocaust survivors

102-year-old Holocaust survivor dies after visiting White House

Holocaust survivor recognized by President Donald Trump during the White House Hanukkah party dies after accident on way to DC.

102-year-old Holocaust survivor dies after visiting White House

Auschwitz survivor's 'duty to the dead'

98-year-old Leon Schwarzbaum lost 35 relatives in the Holocaust, but managed to survive two years at Auschwitz.

Auschwitz survivor's 'duty to the dead'

Holocaust survivor hugs 93-year-old Nazi guard during trial

“Watch out everyone, I’m going to forgive him," says Holocaust survivor during trial in Germany for concentration camp guard.

Holocaust survivor hugs 93-year-old Nazi guard during trial

Brazilian-born Holocaust survivor has bar mitzvah at age 91

Andor Stern, a survovir of Auschwitz, celebrates his bar mitzvah at Sao Paulo's oldest synagogue.

Brazilian-born Holocaust survivor has bar mitzvah at age 91

'I felt as if my father was saying, 'I'm proud of you''

A 93-year-old Holocaust survivor is celebrating his bar mitzvah on 81st anniversary of Kristallnacht.

'I felt as if my father was saying, 'I'm proud of you''

Italian Holocaust survivor under police guard in wake of threats

Liliana Segre, an Auschwitz survivor, has received up to 200 hate messages a day.

Italian Holocaust survivor under police guard in wake of threats

Film executive and Holocaust refugee dies at 95

Eric Pleskow, Holocaust refugee and producer of Oscar-winning films, dies at 95.

Film executive and Holocaust refugee dies at 95

Oldest Austrian Holocaust survivor dies at 106

Marko Feingold, who survived Auschwitz, dies in Salzburg after lung infection.

Oldest Austrian Holocaust survivor dies at 106

Hungarian author, dissident Gyorgy Konrad, dies

Jewish-Hungarian author and Holocaust survivor dies at 86.

Hungarian author, dissident Gyorgy Konrad, dies

Yale launches Holocaust survivors podcast

New podcast series launches with testimony of Martin Schiller, who survived Buchenwald and Theresienstadt.

Yale launches Holocaust survivors podcast

Watch: Holocaust survivor's message to Western Wall visitors

Born in Auschwitz, 92-year-old Samuel Beller is the sole member of his family to survivor the war, narrowly avoiding death at the war's end.

Watch: Holocaust survivor's message to Western Wall visitors

Woman who saved Jewish family from Holocaust dies at 102

Krystyna Danko, a Polish woman who saved her adoptive Jewish family from Holocaust dies at 102.

Woman who saved Jewish family from Holocaust dies at 102

This Holocaust survivor has won 10 Olympic medals

Gymnast Agnes Keleti survived the Holocaust to win 10 Olympic medals. At 98, she’s as feisty as ever.

This Holocaust survivor has won 10 Olympic medals

Holocaust survivor buys medical bed for rescuer

Israeli Holocaust survivor helps buy $1,200 hospital bed for 102-year-old Polish rescuer.

Holocaust survivor buys medical bed for rescuer

Historical justice for 8000 Romanian Jews

Thousands of Romanian citizens will be recognized by the German government as Holocaust survivors and will receive compensation.

Historical justice for 8000 Romanian Jews

German producer of 'Europa, Europa' dead at 100

Holocaust survivor Artur Brauner, who made more than 500 pictures for the cinema and television, dies at 100.

German producer of 'Europa, Europa' dead at 100

Oldest Auschwitz survivor in France dies at 101

Henriette Cohen was sent to Auschwitz in 1944. She returned to France eight months later weighing 77 pounds.

Oldest Auschwitz survivor in France dies at 101

Ocasio-Cortez: 'Far-right manipulates these moments for gain'

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declines invitation to tour Auschwitz with Holocaust survivor.

Ocasio-Cortez: 'Far-right manipulates these moments for gain'

Holocaust survivor meets US army vet who liberated her

Sophie Tajch Klisman meets army vet Doug Harvey, thanking him for helping liberate her from Salzwedel concentration camp during WW II.

Holocaust survivor meets US army vet who liberated her

Holocaust survivor activates siren

Woman born in a concentration camp activates siren on Holocaust Remembrance Day across the country.

Holocaust survivor activates siren

Study: Children of Holocaust survivors can inherit PTSD

New study shows children of Holocaust survivors who suffer from PTSD are more likely to exhibit unhealthy behaviors.

Study: Children of Holocaust survivors can inherit PTSD

'No such thing as adequate compensation for Holocaust survivors'

Vice president of the Claims Conference in Israel says compensation and aid given to Holocaust survivors can never be enough.

'No such thing as adequate compensation for Holocaust survivors'

Survivor Edward Mosberg awarded 'Order of Merit' from Poland

On eve of Holocaust memorial day, US citizen and Holocaust survivor Edward Mosberg bestowed ‘Order of Merit’ from the President of Poland.

Survivor Edward Mosberg awarded 'Order of Merit' from Poland

Terrorist who murdered Holocaust survivor shot after standoff

French jihadist who brutally murdered Jewish Holocaust survivor used pregnant wife to smuggle knife into prison during conjugal visit.

Terrorist who murdered Holocaust survivor shot after standoff

Bat Mitzvah for Holocaust survivors at Western Wall

After spending their childhoods in hiding from the Nazis, survivors celebrate the Bat Mitzvah they never had at the foot of the Temple Mount

Bat Mitzvah for Holocaust survivors at Western Wall

PM Netanyahu eulogizes minister's mother

PM Netanyahu pays condolences to Transportation Minister Katz, praises his deceased mother.

PM Netanyahu eulogizes minister's mother

150 strangers join funeral of Holocaust survivor with no family

Toronto rabbi shocked to find some 150 strangers showing up to attend funeral of Holocaust survivor who died with virtually no family.

150 strangers join funeral of Holocaust survivor with no family

Family feud over Holocaust survivor's remains

Legal fight over whether to give Holocaust survivor traditional funeral - or cremate him. 'Father told him how Nazis burned bodies of Jews.'

Family feud over Holocaust survivor's remains

Rivlin eats falafel with Holocaust survivor

Holocaust survivor David (Dugo) Leitner celebrates the fact that he is alive by eating falafel every January 18.

Rivlin eats falafel with Holocaust survivor

Watch: Who did Trump invite to light Hanukkah candles?

'In 1944 the White House turned a delegation of rabbis away. Today I am happy to light Hanukkah candles at the White House.'

Watch: Who did Trump invite to light Hanukkah candles?

200 Holocaust survivors light Hanukkah candles at Western Wall

Western Wall Rabbi: Thanks to the survival of the Holocaust survivors, today we can celebrate Hanukkah, here near the Temple Mount.

200 Holocaust survivors light Hanukkah candles at Western Wall

Rivlin to Holocaust survivors: Each of you is a miracle

President hosts Holocaust survivors at his residence for candle-lighting ceremony using menorah hidden during the Holocaust.

Rivlin to Holocaust survivors: Each of you is a miracle

Yair Netanyahu visits Holocaust survivors

PM's son visits center for Holocaust survivors where he has volunteered for several years, thanks organization for its 'holy work.'

Yair Netanyahu visits Holocaust survivors

Holocaust survivor killed by NYC commuter rushing to subway

89-year-old Holocaust survivor dies two weeks after being knocked to the ground by commuter rushing to train, hitting his head on platform.

Holocaust survivor killed by NYC commuter rushing to subway

93-year-old crowned as 'Miss Holocaust survivor'

Woman who survived Auschwitz wins Haifa beauty pageant for Holocaust survivors.

93-year-old crowned as 'Miss Holocaust survivor'

Holocaust survivor who served in US military dies at 83

Sidney Shachnow, Holocaust survivor who went on to command US forces in Berlin, dies at 83.

Holocaust survivor who served in US military dies at 83

Holocaust survivor who survived by hiding in a bunker dies at 91

Clara Kramer, who survived Holocaust hidden in an underground bunker, dies at 91.

Holocaust survivor who survived by hiding in a bunker dies at 91

Survivors receive payments from restitution efforts in Romania

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, payments distributed to Romanian Holocaust survivors in Israel - including one 104-year-old.

Survivors receive payments from restitution efforts in Romania

War of Independence hero passes away

Holocaust survivor David Ben David, one of the last defenders of Kfar Etzion in 1948, passes away at 98.

War of Independence hero passes away

90-year-old Holocaust survivor unexpected superhero of Comic-Con

A Holocaust survivor turned out to be the real superhero at the popular comics convention in Southern California.

90-year-old Holocaust survivor unexpected superhero of Comic-Con

Tisha B'Av, the Holocaust and sparks of light in the darkness

 Tisha B'Av, the Holocaust and sparks of light in the darkness

Germany increases funding for Holocaust survivors by $88 million

German officials tour Holocaust museum, speak with survivors.

Germany increases funding for Holocaust survivors by $88 million

'Sickening'

Holocaust survivor on concentration camp comparison: 'Grow up'

'Listen to me, I went through it. Please. This is not a concentration camp.'

Holocaust survivor on concentration camp comparison: 'Grow up'