Holocaust

'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.

25,000 Attend Hungarian 'March of Life'

Hungary's annual "March of Life" commemorating the Holocaust draws a record 25,000 people.

Survivor Says He Overcame Nazis Three Times

Asher Oud, who survived two ghettos and three concentration camps, said he had achieved three victories over the Nazis

MK Wortzman: Europe has not Learned, but We Have

Deputy Education Minister Avi Wortzman (Jewish Home) slammed the EU's Catherine Ashton for supporting the Hamas-Fatah unity deal.

Israel Enters Somber Holocaust Memorial Day

Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes Memorial Day will be officially inaugurated at 8 PM Sunday night.

Palestinian Professor Harassed Over Auschwitz Visit

Al Quds U. professor teaches Holocaust education, promotes tolerance 'because it's the right thing to do.' Critics brand him 'traitor'.

Report: Abbas to Call Holocaust 'Heinous Crime'

In sudden about-face, Abbas to condemn Holocaust as 'heinous crime' ahead of Holocaust Memorial day. Is it a form of damage control?