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Lessons from the Holocaust: Be an 'Upstander,' Not a Bystander
Holocaust survivor Nate Leipciger tells Arutz Sheva about the lessons he learned in Nazi death camps.
Canada Vows to Fight Anti-Semitism on Holocaust Month
Canadian ministers note Canada has been 'profoundly shaped' by 40,000 Holocaust survivors, pledge to preserve memory.
Merkel: Holocaust Memorial Thieves Must be Brought to Justice
German Chancellor Angela Merkel condemned 'appalling' theft of 'Arbeit Macht Frei' sign from Dachau concentration camp.
Where Rock Music and Holocaust Survival Meet
Daughter of Holocaust survivors wins Prix Medicis literary award for novel inspired by a chat with Jimi Hendrix and other soon-to-die stars.
Belarus Town Shocked: Jewish Tombstones Used for Construction
Jewish tombstones have turned up across Brest used to build roads, buildings. The Together Plan wishes to turn them into Jewish memorial.
'English Schindler' Gets Top Honor for Saving Jewish Children
Sir Nicholas Winton saved hundreds of children from Czechoslovakia, but kept quiet about his heroics for 50 years.
Jewish Tombstones Used to Pave Roads Return to Cemeteries
Polish officials to restore Jewish tombstones in Warsaw to their rightful place after they are discovered bricked into WWII-era buildings.
Kohelet Parchment that Survived the Holocaust to Go on Display
A parchment of the Scroll of Kohelet that survived the Holocaust was recently discovered by the Shem Olam Institute in Kfar Haro'eh.
Controversial Shirt Sports SS Logo in 'Lightning Bolt' Pattern
German MEP raises issue of SS resemblance in viral post; company 'regrets' outrage over design.
Torah Scroll - From Holocaust in Romania to IDF Base in Samaria
Joyous ceremony held as Torah scroll that survived the Holocaust paraded to its new home in a Beit El IDF base.
NBA Player Sparks Rage with Holocaust Selfie
San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green in hot water after insensitive selfie photo at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial.
Watch: British ISIS-Supporter Expresses Support for Hitler
Prominent British Islamist and founder of 'Sharia Patrols' says rise of ISIS marks 'the end of Zionism' in anti-Semitic lecture.
Berlin Immigration Campaign: 'A Knife in the Heart of Survivors'
Facebook campaign exposes downfall of 'natural Zionism' and loss of Jewish values, education director tells Arutz Sheva.
Holocaust Memorial in Budapest Vandalized
Bronze shoes stolen from the riverside Holocaust memorial ‘Shoes on the Danube’ in Budapest.
Holocaust Memorial for Righteous Gentiles Planned for Warsaw
Polish citizens who saved Jews to be honored in new monument; children of survivors foot the bill.
Greece: Saloniki Mayor Dons Yellow Star of David at Swearing-in
Mayor of Greece's 2nd-largest city wears star in gesture to city's Jews massacred during WW2, and in defiance of neo-Nazi party rep.
Antique Torah Discovered in Polish Couch Arrives in Israel
An antique Torah scroll that was discovered in the home of a Polish family was returned to Israel this week by the “Mi'amakim" organization.
Remarkable Silver Brooch Survived Lodz Ghetto
Holocaust Research Institute finds miracle brooch - and how unity, motherly love prevail over national conflict.
Berlin Dedicates Holocaust Memorial for Disabled Victims
National memorial honoring 300,000 disabled murdered in the Holocaust features multiple displays for visitors with handicaps.
What Palestinians Think of the Holocaust: 'Respect to Hitler'
Canadian documentary-maker reveals simultaneous trends denial and support for the holocaust in Ramallah.
Mashaal Says Israel 'Carried Out a Holocaust Double Hitler's'
Hamas leader rejects disarmament demand, claims a Gaza victory that 'dazzled the world.'
You'll Never Guess Who's Selling This T-Shirt...
Which retail giant thinks this is an acceptable design for a children's outfit?
Polish Motorcycle Rally Remembers Righteous Among the Nations
Group of Polish motorcyclists go on a rally across Europe as a tribute to Jan Karski, known as “the man who tried to stop the Holocaust”.
When We Said Never Again, We Meant It
'Moderate' PA Leader: Jews Brought the Holocaust on Themselves
Senior member of Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah party, Jibril Rajoub, calls Israelis 'the new Nazis', says Israel committing a 'holocaust' in Gaza.
Hungary Puts Up Controversial Monument Despite Protests
WWII monument detracts from Holocaust, glosses over Hungarian anti-Semitism, demonstrators say.
Auschwitz Poster Pulled from Major US Retailers
Poster showing 'Arbeit Macht Frei' sign pulled from big-box stores in the US. But why was it being sold at all?
Czech MP: Catholic Church was a Partner in Nazis War Crimes
Czech MP causes storm after accusing the Catholic Church of agreeing to massacre of Jews, helping Nazis escape justice.
Amsterdam Residents 'Hostile' to Holocaust Monument
Amsterdam decides to reconsider monument by famed US architect after locals complain it will take over their park.
Soldiers Salute Holocaust Survivors at Kotel Bar Mitzvah
IDF honors survivors from mental health hospitals who held a belated bar mitzvah at the Western Wall.
French Former Far-Right Head Slammed for Anti-Semitic Pun
Founder and former leader of far-right National Front party condemned by anti-racism groups for crematoria slur.
Australian Auction House Faces Controversy Over Nazi Memorabilia
Jewish community leaders in Adelaide slam auction house for selling Nazi flags and swords as 'militaria.'
Arutz Sheva D-Day Special
The Jewish Contribution to D-Day: A Personal Account
Israel National Radio's Walter Bingham discusses his personal experiences during World War II on the 70th anniversary of D-Day.
German Parliament Extends Pensions for Holocaust Survivors
Local German authorities had prevented over 61,000 people from receiving benefits - until now.
Hungary: Town Scraps Plans to Honor Anti-Semitic WWII Dictator
Far-right Jobbik party had fronted campaign to name part of Gyomro's town square after Nazi-Allied leader; Mayor issues apology.
Robbed by the Nazis, 51 Survivors Finally Have Their Barmitzvahs
Sderot Municipality and other groups organize Bar Mitzvah ceremony in 'an historic act of justice and kindness'.
'English Schindler' to Receive Czech Award at 105
British hero saved Jewish children from the Nazis, remained quiet over the lifesaving mission for 50 years.
'My Nazi Grandfather? I Would Have Shot Him'
Grandson of Auschwitz commander Rudolf Hoess chose to dedicate his life to fighting neo-Nazism after finding out his family's dark past.
Author Who Made Up Holocaust Memoir to Repay Her Publisher
Misha Defonseca, who wrote a Holocaust memoir and admitted it was fantasy, will repay $22.5 million to her publisher.
Auschwitz Survivor's Son Hits Back at Oz's 'Nazi' Slur
Writer whose father is a famous Holocaust survivor tells Amos Oz he is 'an ignorant boor' for calling Hilltop Youth 'Hebrew neo-Nazis.'
A Jewish Rennaissance in Krakow
'Israel Days in Krakow' bring in the crowds as students take pride in their Jewish identity.
U.S. School District Apologizes for Holocaust Denial Assignment
California school district voices regret for a writing assignment asking students to discuss whether the Holocaust really happened.
Aliyah from Ukraine Spikes
A total of 762 Jews from Ukraine arrived in Israel in the first four months of the year, compared to 315 in the first quarter of 2013.
Czech Court Rejects Jewish Family's Restitution Claim
Highest court in Czech Republic confirms the rejection of a restitution claim by family of a Jewish man who owned a snap button factory.
Dutch Memorial Day to Feature Muslim 'Shadow Holocaust' Event
Muslims stage 'Shadow Holocaust' event on 'Palestinian ethnic cleansing' for Dutch Holocaust Memorial Day, infuriates Jewish leaders.
Hungarian Police Disperse Protest of Holocaust Whitewash
Police in Budapest physically disperse protesters, including survivors, of monument that critics say ignores complicity with Nazis.
Two Brave Great-Grandmothers Link Polish Man to Jewish Past
Tomoho Umeda's great-grandmothers were a Jew and a righteous Gentile - and he tells Arutz Sheva his story in a special interview.
I'm a Friend, Insists Berlusconi After Holocaust Remarks
Italy's former premier tries to quell international outrage sparked by his controversial remarks about the Holocaust.
Survivor: 'I Feel Great Pride When I See the IDF Protecting Us'
Menachem Sandovsky, a survivor from the Lodz Ghetto, relates his experiences guiding tours of the death camps in Arutz Sheva interview.
MK Slams Abbas's Holocaust Condemnation as 'Perfunctory'
PA Chairman's Holocaust-denying past, Hamas-embracing present belies his condemnation, MK says.
Holocaust Survivor Testimony: Zvi Michaeli
The story of Zvi Michaeli, one of the six torch lighters in the opening ceremony of this year's Yom Hashoah.
March of the Living
Rabbi Lau: 'Judaism is the Answer to Nazism'
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, at March of the Living, notes that the Jewish people have a long memory - and that the future lies in its heritage.
Struggling Preserve a Childhood in the Flames of Auschwitz
Dita Kraus, one of the six torch lighters in the opening ceremony of this year's Yom Hashoah, tells her tragic story.
'Plucked from the Fire' of Auschwitz
Asher Aud, one of six torch lighters in the opening ceremony of this year's Yom Hashoah, tells his tragic yet remarkable tale of resilience.
Holocaust Survivor Testimony: Chayim Herzl
The story of Chayim Herzl, one of the six torch lighters in the opening ceremony of this year's Yom Hashoah.
Gantz: Use the Past to Ensure the Future
On Yom Hashoah ,Chief of Staff calls on the soldiers to remember those who perished and ensure the future of the people of Israel.
Holocaust Survivor Testimony: Hinda Tasman
The story of Hinda Tasman, one of the six torch lighters in the opening ceremony of this year's Yom Hashoah.
Watch: The Holocaust Survivor Who Fought in Every Israeli War
Ze’ev Tibi Ram lost his whole family in the Holocaust, and then went to Israel and enlisted in the IDF.
Holocaust Survivor Testimony: Itzchak Biran
The story of Itzchak Biran, one of the six torch lighters in the opening ceremony of this year's Yom Hashoah.
