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Yitzhak Arad, partisan who led Yad Vashem, dies at 95

Arad rose through the ranks of Israel’s army before leading the Yad Vashem Holocaust museum.

Yitzhak Arad, partisan who led Yad Vashem, dies at 95

Recognizing Jews who helped their fellow Jews during the Shoah

Yad Vashem honors gentiles who saved Jews, but the Knesset did not direct it to honor Jews who did likewise. We can honor them anyway.Op-ed.

Recognizing Jews who helped their fellow Jews during the Shoah

Survivor: We stacked corpses to earn another slice of bread

Watch the story of Zehava Gealel, who survived Auschwitz with her family, one of the torch lighters at the 2021 Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Survivor: We stacked corpses to earn another slice of bread

Holocaust survivor: 'My only sin was that I was born a Jew'

Watch the harrowing story of a small boy ripped away from his mother and forced to do excruciating labor before making it to Israel.

Holocaust survivor: 'My only sin was that I was born a Jew'

Survivor: We had symbolic Seder as the street went up in flames

Watch the story of Halina Friedman, left for dead during a Nazi 'Aktion', one of the torch lighters at the 2021 Yom Hashoah ceremony.

Survivor: We had symbolic Seder as the street went up in flames

Survivor: My uncle was murdered as he was holding my hand

Watch the testimony of Holocaust Survivor Yossi Chen, torchlighter at the 2021 Holocaust Memorial ceremony at Yad Vashem.

Survivor: My uncle was murdered as he was holding my hand

Holocaust Survivor: Israel was our dream for many years

Watch: Holocaust Survivor Manya Bigunov tells her story. Manya lit one of the torches at the official ceremony at Yad Vashem.

Holocaust Survivor: Israel was our dream for many years

Yad Vashem: Polish court ruling a blow to academic freedom

Israeli Holocaust museum calls court condemnation of Holocaust scholars "unacceptable."

Yad Vashem: Polish court ruling a blow to academic freedom

Are there now memory communities in Holocaust discourse?

The controversy around Yad Vashem’s directorate chairman suggests that Holocaust discourse is deteriorating into polemical argument. Op-ed.

Are there now memory communities in Holocaust discourse?

'He had an extraordinary personality and achieved great things'

Yad Vashem mourns passing of Sheldon Adelson: Particularly striking was his boundless love for the Jewish people and the State of Israel.

'He had an extraordinary personality and achieved great things'

The Parsha and Current Events: The wanderings of Jews

This week we read of Jacob's flight and finished Erovin in the Daf Hayom, Yad Vashem is to get anew head and Satmar defied rules.Connected?

The Parsha and Current Events: The wanderings of Jews

Yad Vashem Chairman Avner Shalev to step down after 27 years

Chief of Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum, Avner Shalev, announces plans to resign.

Yad Vashem Chairman Avner Shalev to step down after 27 years

'Battle anti-Semitism, educate about the Holocaust'

In light of recent anti-Semitic incidents, Yad Vashem calls on world leaders to enact meaningful educational policy to combat antisemitism

'Battle anti-Semitism, educate about the Holocaust'

The story of Avraham Carmi

‘Abrash, recite the Shema prayer’

Avraham Carmi was born in Poland in 1928. After the German invasion, his family hid in the Jewish cemetery in Warsaw.

‘Abrash, recite the Shema prayer’

The story of Haim Arbiv

'Father was reading Psalms and there was pounding on the doors'

Haim Arbiv was born in Benghazi, Libya. In 1942, his family was deported to the Giado concentration camp.

'Father was reading Psalms and there was pounding on the doors'

The story of Lea Reuveni

'My faith was my source of strength'

Lea Reuveni was born in Iršava, Czechoslovakia. When the city came under attack, she took care of her younger siblings.

'My faith was my source of strength'

Watch: Holocaust Remembrance Day Opening Ceremony 2020

State ceremony marking the start of Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day in Israel held at Yad Vashem.

Watch: Holocaust Remembrance Day Opening Ceremony 2020

Perspectives: Video project for Yom Hashoah.

Perspectives: Video project for Yom Hashoah.

Tonight: Hear Holocaust survivors' stories, watch torch-lighting

State Opening Ceremony for Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day to be broadcast at 8 pm Monday evening.

Tonight: Hear Holocaust survivors' stories, watch torch-lighting

Holocaust Day 2020: Solidarity in a disintegrating world

Yad Vashem presents central theme for this year's memorial day: Rescue by Jews during the Holocaust - solidarity in a disintegrating world

Holocaust Day 2020: Solidarity in a disintegrating world

Macron, French Jews, and Israel

Macron, French Jews, and Israel

Yad Vashem issues clarification regarding Holocaust Forum videos

'Unfortunately, short films accompanying event included inaccuracies resulting in partial and unbalanced presentation of historical facts.'

Yad Vashem issues clarification regarding Holocaust Forum videos

Enough Of The Talking - Now Start Acting Against Anti-Semitism

A comprehensive report from the World Holocaust Forum Held in Jerusalem.

Enough Of The Talking - Now Start Acting Against Anti-Semitism

Hot Mic: Pence calls Trump 'unstoppable'

Vice President Mike Pence overheard telling PM Netanyahu President Trump is 'unstoppable' at Yad Vashem.

Hot Mic: Pence calls Trump 'unstoppable'

Watch: German President recites 'shehechiyanu' at Yad Vashem

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier addresses Holocaust Memorial event at Yad Vashem, recites Jewish blessing.

Watch: German President recites 'shehechiyanu' at Yad Vashem

Next week: The Fifth World Holocaust Forum

Preparations underway for special event to be attended by leaders from US, Russia, France, UK and Germany

Next week: The Fifth World Holocaust Forum

Polish President pulls out of Auschwitz event in Israel

Polish President Andrzej Duda refuses to attend event marking 75 years since liberation of Auschwitz if he is not allowed to speak.

Polish President pulls out of Auschwitz event in Israel

Unprecedented: Over 40 leaders to convene for Holocaust event

An unprecedented event in Israel: Over 40 leaders to convene at Yad Vashem for 5th World Holocaust Forum event.

Unprecedented: Over 40 leaders to convene for Holocaust event

Yad Vashem refuses Gantz request to address conference

Blue and White Party demanded that Chairman Benny Gantz address anti-Semitism conference because PM was speaking. Yad Vashem rejected demand

Yad Vashem refuses Gantz request to address conference

Rivlin thanks businessman who bought Hitler artifacts

President Reuven Rivlin meets Lebanese-born Swiss businessman who bought artifacts associated with Hitler and gave them to Yad Vashem.

Rivlin thanks businessman who bought Hitler artifacts

The unknown story of the man who foiled Nazi plans, saving thousands

The unknown story of the man who foiled Nazi plans, saving thousands

Survivor meets rescuer: 'They saved our lives'

Holocaust survivors from Israel reunite with their wartime from Greece.

Survivor meets rescuer: 'They saved our lives'

Watch: Rescuer meets survivors she helped save

Righteous among the Nations meets Jewish siblings she saved during the Holocaust and their 40 descendants.

Watch: Rescuer meets survivors she helped save

October in Holocaust History

"Yad Vashem" presents a view of the main events that took place during the month of October in Holocaust history.

October in Holocaust History

World leaders to gather in J'lem to mark liberation of Auschwitz

75 years after liberation of Auschwitz, world leaders to gather in Jerusalem's Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial museum.

World leaders to gather in J'lem to mark liberation of Auschwitz

Yad Vashem adds Jews from Arab countries to Yom HaShoah prayer

Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial amends prayer for dead recited on Yom HaShoah to include victims from Arab counties.

Yad Vashem adds Jews from Arab countries to Yom HaShoah prayer

13 million documents from Nazi concentration camps posted online

Millions of documents, including prisoner cards, death notices, feature information on Holocaust victims, others persecuted by Nazi regime.

13 million documents from Nazi concentration camps posted online

Rivlin at Yad Vashem:

'Anti-Semitism is permeating the heart of European leadership'

'Survivors, every one of you is a miracle, a symbol of life out of death, of hope and faith in life and the eternity of the Jewish people.'

'Anti-Semitism is permeating the heart of European leadership'

Watch: Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony

Ceremony held in J'lem in presence of president, PM, ministers and MKs, survivors and their families. Simultaneous translation into English.

Watch: Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony

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Yad Vashem Online Exhibition: Last Letters from Holocaust: 1944

'By preserving these precious items – they will act as voice of the victims and the survivors.'

Yad Vashem Online Exhibition: Last Letters from Holocaust: 1944

Watch: Emotional ceremony at Yad Vashem

Dutch couple recognized as Righteous Among the Nations for hiding Jewish children during the Holocaust.

Watch: Emotional ceremony at Yad Vashem

'Lesson of Holocaust is that we Jews must defend ourselves'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett addresses tells foreign dignitaries at Yad Vashem on International Holocaust Memorial Day.

'Lesson of Holocaust is that we Jews must defend ourselves'

Yad Vashem designer Moshe Safdie among winners of Wolf Prize

About one-third of prestigious Israeli prize have gone on to win the Nobel Prize.

Yad Vashem designer Moshe Safdie among winners of Wolf Prize

Netanyahu: My job is to prevent future Holocaust

Speaking at business conference, Netanyahu says primary mission of any Israeli premier is to preserve state founded against all odds.

Netanyahu: My job is to prevent future Holocaust

'Righteous Among the Nations' nun dies at 110

Nun who hid Jews during the Holocaust lives to 110.

'Righteous Among the Nations' nun dies at 110

Merkel:

'Germany has everlasting responsibility to combat anti-Semitism'

German Chancellor visits Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem, writing a message in the guest book.

'Germany has everlasting responsibility to combat anti-Semitism'

Yad Vashem questions honors for Poles as Holocaust-era rescuers

Holocaust museum uneasy with honors given to three Poles for claims of efforts to save Jews from Holocaust.

Yad Vashem questions honors for Poles as Holocaust-era rescuers

Philippine leader visits Israel's Holocaust memorial

Philippine Pres. Duterte meets with PM Netanyahu before visiting Yad Vashem, says Israel, Philippines, share 'the same passion for peace.'

Philippine leader visits Israel's Holocaust memorial

Author of controversial poem at Yad Vashem exhibition apologizes

Poem drew criticism after being interpreted as likening Israel to Nazis. Author asks forgiveness: 'I did not intend that interpretation.'

Author of controversial poem at Yad Vashem exhibition apologizes

Controversial poem removed from Yad Vashem exhibition

Holocaust museum in J'lem removes from photography exhibition poem interpreted as comparing Germans, as oppressors of Jews, to IDF soldiers.

Controversial poem removed from Yad Vashem exhibition

Bolton visits Yad Vashem and new US embassy in Jerusalem

President Trump's National Security Advisor visits US embassy in Jerusalem, and Jerusalem's Holocaust memorial museum.

Bolton visits Yad Vashem and new US embassy in Jerusalem

Yad Vashem: Holocaust declaration is 'livable'

Yad Vashem’s top historian says ‘we can live with’ joint Israel-Poland Holocaust declaration, but it should be changed.

Yad Vashem: Holocaust declaration is 'livable'

Shaked: Joint Polish-Israeli statement must be rescinded

Justice Minister calls on government to withdraw joint statement with Poland on revised Holocaust Law. 'History should not be distorted.'

Shaked: Joint Polish-Israeli statement must be rescinded

Yad Vashem blasts Polish-Israeli statement on Holocaust law

Holocaust Museum says joint Polish-Israeli statement on Holocaust contains "grave errors and deception."

Yad Vashem blasts Polish-Israeli statement on Holocaust law

Holocaust scholar Yehuda Bauer slams Israeli detente with Poland

Senior Holocaust scholar chides Israel over mending of diplomatic ties with Poland following passage of Holocaust law.

Holocaust scholar Yehuda Bauer slams Israeli detente with Poland

Yad Vashem: Amendment of Holocaust law 'a positive development'

Holocaust museum in J'lem calls Poland's intention to amend controversial law 'a step in the right direction.'

Yad Vashem: Amendment of Holocaust law 'a positive development'

Prince William:

'Israel's remarkable story looks to the future'

Duke of Cambridge says UK stands with Israel, praises Jewish State's 'vibrancy' in Tel Aviv speech. Full speech.

'Israel's remarkable story looks to the future'

UK Chief Rabbi Mirvis joins Prince William at Yad Vashem

Prince William struck by 'terrifying scale' of Holocaust during tour of Yad Vashem with UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis.

UK Chief Rabbi Mirvis joins Prince William at Yad Vashem

Prince William visits Yad Vashem in Jerusalem

UK's Prince William set to meet Holocaust survivors at Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem.

Prince William visits Yad Vashem in Jerusalem

Austrian chancellor arrives in Israel, visits Yad Vashem

Sebastian Kurz visits Western Wall, Yad Vashem Holocaust museum, signs agreement with museum opening access to Austrian archives.

Austrian chancellor arrives in Israel, visits Yad Vashem