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Last survivor of Treblinka revolt passes away
Samuel Willenberg, last survivor of the Treblinka revolt in 1943, passed away on Friday at the age of 93.
Shaked: Haaretz cheapening memory of Holocaust
After Haaretz article compares Bennett to Nazis, Justice Minister slams paper's incitement and cheapening of the Holocaust.
Introducing Holocaust testimony: The app
HP and Yad Vashem are teaming up to create an app that will provide easy global access to all of the documents in the Yad Vashem archives.
Jewish historian in Austrian jail despite evidence
In a bizarre and troubling case, Stephan Templ was jailed over a claim to property looted during the Holocaust. Will new findings free him?
Will Poland revoke award given to Jewish Historian?
American-Polish professor Jan Tomasz may lose state honor for arguing Poles were complicit in Nazi war crimes.
Suspected Auschwitz guard dies in Croatia
Jakob Denzinger, who was under investigation for his Nazi past, dies at 92 before being prosecuted.
Austrian prosecutor okays calling Holocaust survivors a 'plague'
Prosecutor's office in Graz drops Holocaust denial case against far-right author, says Nazi camp inmates 'engaged in crime' after release.
'There are still men out there with blood on their hands'
Germany begins trial Thursday against former Auschwitz guard, 94, accused of watching over selections for the gas chamber.
Anne Frank's 'uncensored diary' to hit theaters
Arutz Sheva gets an inside look into upcoming play 'Anne,' and the 'taboos' it challenges.
Germany puts two SS men on trial over Auschwitz killings
Holocaust survivors, Jewish leaders insist Nazi SS guards' old age should not prevent their prosecution; 'age has no bearing.'
'Auschwitz baby' says last survivors 'must speak out'
Angela Orosz, who was born in the Nazi death camp, testifies against former Auschwitz guard; 'we cannot forgive in the name of 6 million.'
Holocaust resistance fighter and author Leesha Rose passes away
Author Leesha Rose, known for her book The Tulips are Red, passes away in Jerusalem.
Holocaust survivors sue Hungary for mass transport of Jews
14 Holocaust survivors sue the Hungarian government and a train company for complicity with the Nazi regime in the US.
Anne Frank's stepsister says Trump 'acting like Hitler'
In op-ed, Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss says Trump anti-Muslim rhetoric reminiscent of Hitler's 'inciting racism' against Jews.
US rapper B.o.B denies the holocaust, says the earth is flat
B.o.B follows string of bizarre tweets claiming earth is flat - and a spat with an astrophysicist - with a song denying the holocaust.
Holocaust exhibit comes to Germany amid rising anti-Semitism
Angela Merkel says show featuring 100 works of 50 Jewish artists during Holocaust are crucial to educating younger generations.
British MPs call for better Holocaust education
A cross-party committee has warned the British government that too few history teachers are being trained to teach lessons of the Holocaust
Plan to turn WWII concentration into spa-resort sparks outrage
Island of Mamula in Montenegro, a concentration camp under Mussolini, granted tender to become a hotel and spa resort.
Holocaust survivor donates 'freedom shoes' to Auschwitz
90-year-old Israeli survivor donates miniature shoes that helped her live through the Holocaust to the museum at Auschwitz.
Hungarian man faces jail for Holocaust denial on Facebook
38-year-old charged with public denial of genocide in anti-Semitic rant, could face 400 days in jail or hefty fine.
Auschwitz saw record visitors in 2015 anniversary year
70 years after Nazi death camp liberated by Soviet soldiers, a record 1.72 people visited site in which a million European Jews were killed.
Copyright fight over Anne Frank's diary
Anne Frank Foundation threatens legal action against French MP and academic over online publication of diary
Ukraine MP who saluted Hitler is on Israel committee
Artyom Vitko, who is on a committee to improve Ukraine-Israel ties, sang pro-Hitler songs days after Ukraine apologized for Holocaust role.
Archives naming French Nazi collaborators opened after 70 years
Records revealed Monday show France's brutal treatment toward its Jewish population during Holocaust.
Interview
Universalizing the Holocaust hurting its memory
Too many schools teach the Holocaust as just another tragedy, educational leader in Holocaust studies warns.
Auction of iconic Israeli flag cancelled
Flag from the SS Exodus, which tried to bring Holocaust survivors to British-mandate Palestine, bought by public institution.
Holocaust document trove unearthed in Budapest apartment
While renovating home, couple finds 6,300 documents from before Hungary liquidated its Jews.
Dutch students decorate dorm room to look like Nazi death camp
In reported hazing prank, seniors paint mass graves and train tracks on wall of Jewish freshman's room.
Israeli students chant 'never again' to EU envoy
Students for Israel gather outside EU ambassador's residence holding images of anti-Jewish boycotts prior to Holocaust.
French-American fund to compensate for Holocaust deportation
Application period begins for fund to compensate those deported to Nazi camps by France's state rail company.
Netanyahu: Nazis were responsible for Holocaust, Mufti supported
Prime Minister Netanyahu clarifies that he did not intend to absolve Hitler of his responsibility for the Holocaust.
Carson stands by Holocaust gun argument
Republican candidate says many Jews told him he was 'exactly right' in comment about gun ownership possibly preventing the Holocaust.
Historian: The Mufti planned to burn Jews
Dr. Edy Cohen of Bar-Ilan University says that Netanyahu's comments on the Mufti and the Holocaust have a basis in history.
Prominent Holocaust researcher David Cesarani dies at 58
British historian David Cesarani, who specialized in Jewish history and the Holocaust, dies at 58.
Germany Assures Netanyahu: We're Responsible for Holocaust
Following political frenzy over Netanyahu's Hitler remarks, Germany takes responsibility for murder of six million Jews.
In New Documentary, KKK says Auschwitz a 'Summer Camp' for Jews
Stunned British documentary crew aghast after white supremacist insists Hitler provided paradise for Jews in death camps.
Poll: One-Third of Americans Would Not Hide Jew During Holocaust
Poll was conducted to promote the film 'Return to the Hiding Place' about Christians who sheltered Jews during World War II.
Austrian Chancellor Compares Migrant Exodus, Holocaust
Hungary's deception, concentration of Middle Eastern refugees is reminiscent of 1944 Auschwitz deportations, chancellor fires.
'More Killed in a Day at Auschwitz Than All of the Nakba'
Members of the Im Tirzu organization protested Monday over the launch of a new book that conflates the Holocaust with the 'Nakba'.
Remains of Nazi Professor's Jewish Victims Buried in France
Dozens of Jews were murdered for Nazi anatomy professor's skeleton collection.
Jews Contrast Refugee's European Experience With Their Own
Pope Francis urged Catholic institutions to open their doors and house Syrian refugees until they could get on the their feet.
Amsterdam to Compensate Jews for Fines From WWII
Descendants of Dutch Holocaust survivors fined with overdue rent after returning from concentration camps will be refunded.
The "Naqba" Was no Holocaust - Far From It.
The Dutch Owe Jews a Real Apology for Their Role in the Holocaust
Holocaust Denier to Lead Death Camp Tours
Infamous denier David Irving to tour four camps, encourage audiences to 'make up their minds' about the horrors.
European Jewish Leader: Monaco's Holocaust Apology Not too Late
Prince Albert II marks 73 years since mass deporting of Jews to Nazi death camps in Monaco first; EJC pres.: 'no time limit to regret.'
Holocaust and Nakba 'Both Tragedies,' Says New Book
Right wing groups are up in arms over an event planned to honor a new book they say equates the Holocaust with the 'Nakba'
Shanghai Embraces World War II Past as Safe Haven for Jews
70 years since war's end, China promotes Shanghai's role as shelter for Jews from Nazis with new museum exhibition, musical play, and more.
Study: Trauma Inherited by Holocaust Survivor's Children
A new scientific study from US finds link between trauma suffered by Holocaust survivors and genetic differences in their children.
Natalie Portman: Jews Should Shift Focus Away from Holocaust
American-Israeli actress implies Holocaust not any more horrific than other genocides around the world.
70 Years after Holocaust, Lodz Opens First Jewish Kindergarten
Seven decades after Nazi extermination of Lodz ghetto, Polish city to open first Jewish kindergarten as Poland witnesses Jewish revival.
Munich Compromises on Controversial Holocaust Memorial
Long campaign to bring 'stumbling project' project to humanize Holocaust victims in Munich rejected - with the Jewish community's support.
Holocaust Survivor Adviser to Kennedy Passes
French President eulogizes Samuel Pisar, who worked to make Jewish blood spilled by Nazis 'blood of hope.'
Germany Establishes First Chair Devoted to Holocaust Study
Seventy years after WWII ended, Goethe University in Frankfurt has created long-term professorship position for Holocaust study.
Remains of Holocaust Victims Found at French Forensic Institute
Body parts belonging to 86 Jewish victims of Nazi anatomy professor discovered by historian at forensic institute in eastern France.
Former Nazi's Conviction Must 'Pave the Way' for More
Jewish groups praise Oskar Groening's conviction, but call on European authorities 'not to relent' in bringing all living Nazis to justice.
'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' Given 4 Years in Jail
SS sergeant Oskar Groening convicted by German court after admitting to 'guilt' for his role massacring Jews at Auschwitz.
Moving: Holocaust Survivors Celebrate Bar Mitzvah at the Kotel
After more than half a century, survivors finally undergo ceremony denied to them by the Nazis
Prague Railway Station Could be Named After 'British Schindler'
Prague mayoral candidate suggests the city's main railway station be named after Sir Nicholas Winton.
