Holocaust

Today's "freedom fighters' abduct and torture Holocaust surivvors

The videos should be shown to our progressives who read these mass murders through the lens of their “social justice” ideology.

Jewish groups disagree:

Condemn memorials to Nazi allies?

Memorials to Ukrainian Nazi allies in Detroit, Philadelphia enter spotlight after Canadian Parliament scandal.

Belarus:

Headstones from destroyed Jewish cemetery made into memorial

A Jewish cemetery in Belarus was destroyed by Nazis. Now its headstones are being made into a memorial.

Jewish Foundation for the Righteous leader receives Polish medal

Stanlee Stahl receives Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit from Pres. Andrzej Duda for support of Polish rescuers of Jews during Holocaust.

Heirs receive 7 Egon Schiele artworks stolen by Nazis

In emotional ceremony, heirs to ‘Cabaret’ inspiration Fritz Grünbaum take back 7 Egon Schiele works stolen by the Nazis.

Lithuania pres. honors Jews who rescued books during Holocaust

In New York, Lithuania’s president honors those who saved Jewish artifacts during and after the Holocaust.

Egon Schiele portraits stolen by Nazis to be returned to heirs

7 Egon Schiele portraits to be returned to heirs of Jewish cabaret star murdered in the Holocaust.

1942 letter confirms Pope Pius XII likely knew about death camps

Newly discovered letter shows Pope Pius XII likely knew about Nazi death camps.

Simon Wiesenthal Center:

'Pope Pius XII should never be considered for Sainthood'

Simon Wiesenthal Center: 'Newly-discovered letter more explicit proof that Pope Pius XII was publicly silent throughout the Holocaust.'

Polish Justice Min. fumes: New movie similar to Nazi propaganda

A Polish director with Jewish heritage made a movie about the migrant crisis. The government compared it to Nazi propaganda.

Smotrich demands UTJ MK retract anti-Zionist remarks

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich lashed out at a UTJ MK who claimed that 'the Zionists didn't prevent the Holocaust'.

Honoring distorters of FDR's response to the Holocaust

What makes the Burns-Novick-Botstein claim about FDR and refugees in their film troubling is that it’s not true. Op-ed.

Vatican:

Family that saved Jews is holy

The Catholic Church held a dedication ceremony for the Ulma family, who saved Jews during World War II.

Dozens of rabbis condemn Armenian leaders for Holocaust rhetoric

Rabbis to Armenian leaders: 'Stop belittling extend of Jewish people's suffering, using phrases associated with the Holocaust.'

Leading Rabbis against use of Holocaust in foreign propaganda

Senior rabbis in Israel and around the world: “Involvement of the Holocaust in politics and conflict is not acceptable.''

New documents:

Catholic Church may have sheltered thousands from Nazis

Newly discovered document lists more than 3,000 Jews the Catholic Church sheltered from Nazis.

They went like sheep to the slaughter and other myths

20th century mechanistic society not only wishes to forget the atrocities of the Holocaust, but wishes to deny that it ever existed. Op-ed..

120 Holocaust scholars come out in support of Yad Vahem chairman

Leading Holocaust researchers from around the world publish letter in support of Dani Dayan amidst reports of his replacement.

State Dep't envoy speaks out against replacing Yad Vashem chief

US Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues praises Yad Vashem's director Dani Dayan, emphasizes importance of maintaining its independence.

Germany to commemorate Polish victims of World War II

German government presents plans for “German-Polish House” in Berlin to serve as memorial to Polish victims of World War II.

Contempt for the Holocaust as a tool of our enemies

What right do Armenians have to talk about the Holocaust, when a monument honoring a Nazi collaborator stands in Armenia's capital?

'Flight through Auschwitz'

German politician under fire for flyer published in high school

Bavaria deputy premier Hubert Aiwanger was accused of responsibility for parody flyer mocking the Holocaust.

Jewish Resistance during the Holocaust

General Flynn does not have a correct understanding of the Holocaust. I am afraid that many have a similar delusional perception.

Latvia:

Using technology, researchers identify mass grave from Holocaust

Holocaust gravesites identified in Latvia and Netherlands using contemporary technology.

Holocaust survivors living in poverty get free electricity

Amidst blistering summer heat, IFCJ and Israel Electric Corporation team up on behalf of Holocaust survivors.

Holocaust education through video games: Can it work?

A Holocaust museum is launching in Fortnite. Can video games fight antisemitism?

Former Trump adviser blames Jews for dying in Auschwitz

Michael Flynn comes under fire for blaming Jews for their deaths in Auschwitz during the Holocaust.

'He was just 13 years old':

Blinken mentions stepfather's role in Bialystok ghetto uprising

US Secretary of State describes Bialystok ghetto uprising as "an act of bravery".

The Twin Children of the Holocaust

Review of a book on the meeting of twin survivors, subjected to appalling experiments, with a psychologist who wants the world to remember.

Actor Ben Kingsley tells why he stars in so many Holocaust films

'A seed was planted in me that said to me, 'One day I will speak' against antisemitism, actor Ben Kingsley says.

Germany: Fire destroys book box dedicated to Holocaust history

Holocaust ‘book box’ at German deportation memorial destroyed in apparent antisemitic arson.

In memory of a Shoah survivor

Yehudah (Leib/Louis) Ben Nussan HaLevi Moskowitz (November 11-August 5, 2023), Tzadik, returned his soul to its maker on Yud Chet, Av.

German man posed as a Jew, telling fake Holocaust story

German man accused of posing as a Jew and peddling fake, antisemitism-laced Holocaust story.

COVID conspiracies, “Holocaust Education,” and “The Jews”

In the life of a Jew who just wants to be left alone to enjoy the summer, there is always something — every day. It really is crazy..Op-ed.

German soccer team joins Holocaust commemoration project

German football team joins San Diego Jewish school in commemorating children murdered in the Holocaust.

Beloved holocaust survivor Dugo Leitner passed away at 93

David (Dugo) Leitner was best known for his annual custom of eating falafel on the day he was liberated from the Nazis.

White House blasts Fox News:

Americans don't need to be torn apart with poison

White House blasts Fox News host’s claim that ‘you had to be useful’ in death camps.

Researchers:

Story of Japanese Holocaust hero has been exaggerated

Researchers say Japan has exaggerated the story of Chiune Sugihara, the ‘Japanese Schindler.’

In Germany, a new exhibit puts the DP camps in the spotlight

Landmark exhibits shed light on life in German displaced person camps after the Holocaust.

Holocaust rescuers honored:

'Heroic people of exceptional character'

Government officials, diplomats, scholars to recognize 14 remaining Polish Holocaust rescuers ranging from 80-100 years in age.

Thoughts on Roseanne’s Holocaust “joke”

We have lost our grip. Cancel Culture is ruining us all. Comedians need freedom even to offend,, but the Holocaust crosses the line. Op-ed.

Sderot Mayor:

'Keep doing good 'without borders''

Mayor Alon Davidi was impressed by Rescuers Without Borders' mission to fit and make eyeglasses for Holocaust survivors.

'Truly horrifying' to see Holocaust memorial being vandalized

Paris-area Holocaust memorial vandalized amid unrest following police killing of a teenager.

The growth of Hasidism in America after the Holocaust

The zeal,and single-mindedness of the various rebbes is remarkable. They came out of the hellish Holocaust with one aim: Judaism's survival.

Sarcastic remark?

Roseanne Barr under fire over comments on Holocaust

Famous actress said "nobody died in the Holocaust" on podcast with comedian Theo Von, who says she obviously was being sarcastic.

Triumph of the Spirit

Haredi women hope their virtual reality film can educate new audiences about the Holocaust. Review.

Haredi rabbi claims left abandoned Jews during Holocaust

News channel apologizes after interviewee Rabbi Amnon Yitzhak says Mapai party kept haredim out of Israel during Nazi Holocaust.

New memoir by Anne Frank's best friend tells a tale of survival

‘My Friend Anne Frank’ tells the incredible story of how Anne’s best friend survived the Holocaust.

Claims Conference victory:

Germany okays largest single-year budget for Holocaust survivors

Germany agrees to record $1.4 billion in annual Holocaust reparations as survivors age.

Bulgaria ambassador condemned for skipping Holocaust conference

Rumiana Bachvarova, Bulgaria’s ambassador to Israel, skips Holocaust history conference hosted by Yad Vashem.

Polish historian: 'I felt like I was in Poland in the 1930s'

Polish-Canadian historian Jan Grabowski 's lecture on the Holocaust in Poland is canceled after a far-right lawmaker storms the podium.

Wikipedia decision on Holocaust articles 'misses the mark'

Wikipedia disciplines editors in Holocaust distortion dispute but sidesteps debate over Polish complicity.

How a handful of US rabbis and activists tried to save Jews

In America, frustration mingled with hope during the Holocaust.

The Fourth Dimension

Tswi Herschel, who as a child was saved during the Holocaust, visits the death camp where his parents were murdered decades ago. Op-ed.

Noa Kirel mentions the Holocaust - and raises a storm in Poland

'Do young people in Israel think the Holocaust was caused by Poland?' Polish MP questions.

Jewish graves desecrated in Toulouse, France cemetery

Multiple graves, including those of Jewish Holocaust victims, defaced in cemetery in Southern France.

78 years since the Nazis’ defeat and rescue of survivors

Thousands participate in prayer and thanksgiving services around the world to mark the day of liberation and rescue.

Op-Ed:

The entire Jewish people must celebrate victory over the Nazis

We mourn the Holocaust, as we should, but we must also celebrate the Allied victory over its perpetrators. Op-ed.

Sale of Nazi linked jewels to go ahead despite criticism

UK auction house ignores calls to stop sale of jewelry linked to man who profited from Nazi persecution of Jewish businesses.

Netherlands:

Teachers increasingly dealing with Holocaust denying students

Survey finds Holocaust denial most common among students in the Netherlands from immigrant backgrounds.