Holocaust

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.

Hungary Planning Statue in Honor of Anti-Semitic Minister

Balint Homan, a WWII-era minister who wanted to expel Jews from Hungary, to be honored with statue in city of Székesfehérvár.

PM: 'British Schindler' Winton Will Be Remembered Forever

Netanyahu, Rivlin praise Winton who saved hundreds of Jewish children from the Nazis and served as 'an example to all humanity.'

Poland to Deport Ukrainian Student Over Rude Gesture at Majdanek

17-year-old Ukrainian to be deported from Poland for snapping a photo of himself waving his middle finger at a memorial in Majdanek.

'British Schindler' Passes Away at 106

Sir Nicholas Winton saved hundreds of Jewish children in Prague from the Nazis.

Iran Blocked Holocaust Education Website Throughout 2014

US State Depatment's annual report on human rights finds Holocaust denial a continuing problem in the Islamic Republic.

Greek Politician Compares Financial Crisis to Holocaust

Greek politician causes outrage after posting an image of Auschwitz with its sign altered to reflect the country's economic crisis.