Holocaust

First ever deployment of Israeli fighter jets in Germany

Deployment began with joint German-Israeli flyover above Dachau concentration camp.

Judge backs principal who said school can't teach Holocaust

Florida high school principal who said that Holocaust can't be taught as a 'historical event' should not have been fired, judge rules.

Dozens of Jewish headstones discovered under market square

In town near Warsaw, construction work leads to discovery of Jewish headstones.

Website selling Holocaust-themed face masks shuts down

HolocaustFaceMasks.com stops selling the masks and plans to shut down.

Holocaust memorial commemorates family of Israeli ambassador

‘Stumbling stone’ memorials in Germany remember the family of Israeli ambassador’s wife.

Delaware to require teaching of the Holocaust and genocide

Public middle and high schools schools in Delaware to be required to teach about the Holocaust starting in 2021.

'Dangerous' Amazon mini-series renewed for second season

Amazon renews ‘Hunters,’ Al Pacino’s Nazi-hunting drama, for second season.

Who would sell Holocaust-themed face masks? This guy.

Owner of website selling Holocaust masks wants to warn of risks of following 'innocent orders and rules,' Jews 'trivialize' the Holocaust.

The deafening silence of liberal Jewish leadership

Liberal Jewish leadership has its head firmly planted in the sand, just where it was during the rise of Hitler. Op-ed.

Bodies of 286 Jewish Holocaust victims found in 2 basements

Remains of 286 Jews murdered in the Holocaust - mostly women and children - found in two basements in Ukraine.

Betraying Jewish history by watering down the Holocaust

Unless the Holocaust is seen as it really was, the attempt to exterminate an entire people, it can be turned against the Jews. Op-ed.

New Hampshire proposes bill requiring Holocaust education

'Need for Holocaust and genocide education in our schools could not be more urgent,' ADL director says.

Hashem - I don't understand, but let us make up

The Holocaust is inexplicable to man, as is the Red Heifer. The question mark is the essence of Jewish faith.

Texas prosecutor resigns after sharing political Facebook post

Texas prosecutor resigns over sharing Facebook post comparing Black Lives Matter to the Nazis.

Lithuanian accused of torturing Jews touted as hero

In Lithuania, lawmakers want to dedicate 2021 to honoring an alleged perpetrator of Holocaust pogrom.

Austria breaks ground for new Holocaust memorial

The new memorial is being erected in Vienna's central Ostarrichi Park.

A unique memorial at German train station to Holocaust victims

Germany train station unveils unique memorial to Jews deported by train to their deaths during the Holocaust.

Germany:

New Holocaust memorial helps educate public about deportations

At a German train station, a unique memorial is dedicated to Jews deported to their death.

Dutch woman who saved hundreds of children dies at 96

Dutch-Jewish WWII hero Betty Goudsmit-Oudkerk, who saved hundreds of children, dies at 96.

Latin American Holocaust education network launches

Institutions devoted to Holocaust studies join hands to develop virtual activities for Holocaust education.

Dutch king says Jews felt ‘abandoned’ by his great-grandmother

The King of the Netherlands acknowledges that Dutch Jews felt 'abandoned' by his great-grandmother, Queen Wilhelmnia, during the Holocaust.

Catholic Church was complicit in Nazi crimes, say German Bishops

Report released by German Bishops' Conference says Catholic Church in Germany was 'complicit' in Nazi crimes.

Recognize Ukrainian priest as Righteous Among the Nations?

A Ukrainian priest who saved Jews during the Holocaust has never been honored by Yad Vashem. New research could change that.

Remembering the Holocaust at age 96

Walter Bingham tells Josh Hasten how he survived Kristallnacht as a teen, and was fortunate to make it to England on a Kindertransport.

Daughter born to Rina Shnerb's parents

Parents issue message to community members linking date of birth and incident, 'Neither Nazis nor cursed terrorists will triumph over us.'

Are we ready for the day after Holocaust survivors...?

Researcher disturbed by how we express memory of Holocaust, especially for time when Holocaust survivors will no longer be with us.

Yom Hashoah: Don't only be sad - be mad!

Trump declares week of 'Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust'

President Trump highlights his administration's efforts to combat anti-Semitism during proclamation declaring week of 'remembrance'.

Pesach 1943: The importance of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising

Yair Netanyahu helps distribute food to Holocaust survivors

PM's son volunteers with Yad Ezer La-Haver foundation, assists in distributing Passover food parcels to the needy.

Head of Spielberg Holocaust foundation to Amazon: Drop 'Hunters'

Fictional show "muddies historical record, disrespects those who perished, and provides ammo to" Holocaust deniers, fdn director says.

Palestinian Arab victimhood

Purim and Amalek: I do not forgive and I do not forget

'Immortal Piano' set for Israel auction

Rare piano, which survived Holocaust, goes up for auction in Jerusalem.

Spanish town: We were told float was to commemorate victims

Spanish town says it was told crematoria carnival float was Holocaust commemoration.

Spanish foreign minister condemns carnival with gun-toting Nazis

Arancha Gonzalez says Campo de Criptana contributes to 'banalisation of the Holocaust.'

Survey: 1 in 5 Europeans says secret Jewish cabal runs the world

Survey presented at anti-Semitism conference shows one-fifth of Europeans say Jews exploit Holocaust victimhood and run the world.

Macron, French Jews, and Israel

4th Annual Educators Conference expected to attract hundreds

The 4th Annual Holocaust Studies Conference is scheduled for this coming Sunday and Monday in New York.

Betrayed: Holocaust survivor warns the world

A survivor of Auschwitz and Buchenwald warns of the rise of anti-Semitism.

Neo-Nazis blast comedian for apologizing to Holocaust survivor

German comedian under attack after apologizing to a Holocaust survivor for his father’s Nazi service.

Poll: 15% of Italians say Holocaust never happened

New Italy Report poll shows Holocaust denial over five times higher than in 2004.

1 in 5 Germans think the Holocaust gets too much attention

Two new polls find large number of Germans believe legacy of the Holocaust is excessively emphasized today.

Rabbi Soloveitchik on evil and suffering

Dutch PM apologizes for treatment of Jews during the Holocaust

Prime Minister of The Netherlands apologizes for his country's having 'failed' Jews during the Holocaust.'

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

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

Survey: 57% of French don't know how many Jews died in Holocaust

In the survey of French adults commissioned by Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, 30% put the figure at under 2 million.

Most US adults don't know 6 million Jews killed in Holocaust

Pew study finds half of US adults don't know basic facts about the Holocaust, including how Hitler came to power or number of Jewish victims

Historic anthology of statements from world leaders

50 leaders from United States and Europe to Australia pledge commitment to remember Holocaust and 'combat anti-Semitism'.

Friends of Zion President: 'Key to peace, uproot anti-Semitism'

Friends of Zion President Dr. Mike Evans discusses how he intends to actualize the 'Never Again' imperative.

'Safe Haven: Jewish refugees in the Philippines'

Philippine Embassy in Israel, in partnership with B'nai B'rith World Center to hold event on International Holocaust Memorial Day.

Exhibition upgrade at Berlin villa where Holocaust was planned

Building which hosted the 1942 Wannsee Conference, looks to increase awareness of how Holocaust was planned.

World leaders' visit to Jerusalem poses security challenge

The forum marking 75 years since the liberation of Auschwitz will be the third-largest gathering of world leaders in Israel.

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.

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.

Lithuania drafts bill exonerating itself from Holocaust crimes

Historian Efraim Zuroff slams bill as 'attempt to whitewash massive complicity' in murder of Jews.

The Jews should not keep quiet anymore

New research and declassified information have led to shocking revelations on the US attitude toward Jews during the Holocaust.

Putin:

'Polish ambassador was an anti-Semite'

Putin cites WWII archives showing Poland wanted to ‘erect magnificent monument’ to honor Hitler’s plan to send Jews to Africa to perish.

News from Berlin, Europe's antisemitism capital

'A leading voice against intolerance, hate, and anti-Semitism'

Prince Charles scheduled to attend historic World Holocaust Forum in Jerusalem along with around 40 world leaders.