Holocaust

John XXIII: The 'Best Pope for The Jewish People'

Holocaust scholar says John XXIII saved thousands during Holocaust, persuaded Vatican not to oppose Israel independence.

New Holocaust Curriculum Targets Kindergarten Students

The government plans to implement a new education program on the Holocaust in Israeli schools, for children from kindergarten up.

'A New Low'

Missionary Group Slammed for 'Cynical' Use of Holocaust Imagery

Anti-Defamation League condemns Jews For Jesus for 'cynical abuse of the Holocaust' over video portraying Jesus at Auschwitz.

Can One March Help Descendants of Nazis and Survivors Reconcile?

70 years after death marches killed some 25,000 Hungarian Jews, descendants of perpetrators join survivors's children for remembrance march.

Hungary Remembers Holocaust Amid Boycotts, Protests

Jewish, civil rights groups continue to boycott Holocaust memorial events amidst rising anti-Semitism in the government.

Year's Biggest Soccer Game - on Holocaust Memorial Day Eve

To the chagrin of many Israelis, a major soccer game is to be held on the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day.

UK: Teacher Threatens to Send Jewish Student to 'Gas Chamber'

Prestigious school under fire for remaining mum over disciplinary action for the incident, which erupted after student jumped lunch line.

Holocaust Memorial Defaced in Ukraine

Neo-Nazis desecrate memorial, Jewish cemetery; incident raises fear of post-revolution anti-Semitic surge.

Hungarians Protest Monument Whitewashing Holocaust

Hundreds of protesters occupy construction site of monument seen as absolving Hungarian Holocaust responsibility.

Treblinka Finds Show World Truth About Holocaust, Expert Says

Professor Gidon Greif, expert on Treblinka, speaks to Arutz Sheva about excavations of the Nazi death camp.

In Austria, Peres Pays Respect to Holocaust Victims

"The State of Israel is our victory" over the Holocaust, says Peres at a memorial service in Vienna.

'Security Woes Cause Assimilation'

Rabbi Menachem Margolin makes the connection between fear, lack of pride and an unwillingness to remain Jewish.

Archaeologists Find Treblinka Gas Chambers

Dig at Nazi death camp yields first physical evidence of gas chambers, 'massive amounts of human bone.'

70 Years Later: Rabbis Gather for Memorial Ceremony in Budapest

Rabbis from across Europe gathered in Budapest to mark the 70th anniversary of the murder of Hungarian Jews by the Nazis.

German Firm that Once Served Nazis Now to Lay Railways in Israel

DB BahnBau, a subsidiary of giant Deutsche Bahn, wins tender for laying 100 km of rails in north and central Israel.

Nazi Past Overshadows Legacy of Porsche

Legacy of Nazi-collaborator and founder of Porsche cars a sore topic in his Czech hometown.

Latvians Who Fought with Nazis Hold Annual March

Latvians who fought on the Nazi side against the Soviets stage a march in Riga. Simon Wiesenthal Center director condemns the parade.

Latvian Minister Fired Over Attendance in Pro-Nazi March

Latvia's environment minister fired for planning to take part in a march by veterans who sided with the Nazis in World War II.

Auschwitz Prisoner Tattoo Equipment Uncovered

The discovery of a set of instruments used to tattoo Auschwitz inmates is being hailed as 'one of the most important finds in years.'

Israeli Envoy: Anne Frank Vandalism Does Not Represent Japan

Israelis understand that the vandalism in Japan of Anne Frank's diary is "a single act," says Israeli envoy.

Germany Rejects Greece's Bid For Holocaust Reparations

Community of Thessaloniki will not receive compensation for Holocaust horrors, Berlin says, but leaves possibility of future aid open.

‘Why Should Palestinians Believe in the Holocaust?’

Palestinian-Canadian leader who praised terror now asks what is wrong with Holocaust denial.

Iranian Foreign Minister Under Fire for Acknowledging Holocaust

Foreign Minister Javad Zarif summoned to parliamentary session over acknowledging that Holocaust was 'a horrifying tragedy.'

Oldest Known Holocaust Survivor Dies at 110

Alice Herz-Sommer, a survivor of Theresienstadt and subject of an Oscar-nominated documentary, dies in London.

Arutz Sheva Interview

One Word for Six Million Souls

Arutz Sheva radio host's poignant new book memorializing the 6 million Jewish Holocaust victims has caught international attention.

'Diary of Anne Frank' Vandalized in Libraries Across Tokyo

Hundreds of books about the Holocaust found torn apart across Tokyo Friday; Japanese nationalist politics may be to blame.

Hungary Backpedals on Disputed Holocaust Monument

Budapest responds to Jewish groups' outrage at monument, which allegedly whitewashes its role in the Holocaust.

Hungarian Jews Seek Return of Scrolls Looted During WWII

Hungarian Jewish leaders talking with Russia over the return of a collection of religious items looted by the Red Army.

WJC Says Hungarian Government is Falsifying History

World Jewish Congress president supports decision of Hungary's Jews to boycott events marking the 70th anniversary of deportations.

Fury as Hungarian Far-Right Party Hold Rally in Former Synagogue

Anti-fascist groups protest political rally by far-right Jobbik party in former Hungarian synagogue.

Hungarian Amb. Summoned Over Holocaust Denial

New ambassador summoned by Foreign Ministry over Hungary's growing Holocaust whitewashing and anti-Semitism.

Belgium: Train Announcement Asks Jews to 'Get Off at Auschwitz'

Horrifying anti-Semitic announcement on Belgian train bears striking similarity to 2012 incident; perpetrators have not been caught.

Hungarian Jews Pull Out of Holocaust Memorial

Hungary's largest Jewish organization pulls out of Holocaust memorial year, says PM Orban is "ignoring" the sensitivities of survivors.

Belgian Children's Costume - Holocaust Prisoner

Belgian supermarket chain pulls children's costume after complaints by Jewish shoppers, claims unaware of context.

British MP: Israel Committing Holocaust in Gaza

Pakistan-born Labor MP Qureshi claims Israel founded because of the Holocaust, accuses Israel of doing the same to Gaza.

Iran's Zarif Denies Saying the Holocaust was 'Tragically Cruel'

Did Iran's Foreign Minister condemn the Holocaust at the security conference in Munich? Depends who you ask.

Ya'alon: 'We Will Hurt Those Who Hurt Us'

Defense Minister vows not to let Hamas attack Jewish Israelis 'just because they are Jews.'

'US Plans Auschwitz Borders To Complete Holocaust'

Attorney Yoram Sheftel notes American and European complicity in the Holocaust, warns against submitting to current pressure.

'Because of Israel' Auschwitz Won't Happen Again

Johnny Daniels of Mimaamakim project that brought MKs to visit Auschwitz talks about the purpose of the unique trip.

Croatia Opens Investigation Against Alleged Auschwitz Guard

Croatian prosecutors open a war crimes investigation against 90-year-old suspected of having been a guard in several Nazi camps.

US Refrained from Bombing Auschwitz 'To Avoid Jewish Influx'

Historian Rafael Medoff's research shows how repeated pleas to bomb camps were ignored intentionally.

'Never Again', Say European Parliamentarians at Aushcwitz

Israeli MKs who visited Auschwitz for International Holocaust Remembrance Day were joined by European parliamentarians.

MK Shaken by Holocaust Memories, Modern Anti-Semitism

MK ‘chilled’ by Auschwitz visit, and disturbed at reports of growing anti-Semitism. He describes ‘real revenge’ on Jews’ enemies.

In Holocaust 'America and US Jews Did Nothing'

After Bennett asks where US was in Holocaust during Auschwitz visit, Langfan cites Yad Vashem historical analysis to answer.

Obama Urges the World to Confront Anti-Semitism

Choices mean "choosing to confront bigotry and hatred in all of its forms," says Obama on International Holocaust Day.

For Sale: Rights to Name Jewish Baby Girl in NJ

Jewish family tries to sell rights to name ninth child on Craigslist, having run out of family members to name after.

Strange Article Claimed Hitler 'Favorable to Jews'

Shimon Rahamim discovered what may be the strangest newspaper article ever, which called Hitler “favorable to the Jewish people.”

MK Feiglin: I'm Not Going to Poland - Here's Why

MK Feiglin will not join historic Knesset session at the site of the Auschwitz death camp; says visits send the wrong message.

'My Family Were Burned in Auschwitz – Now It’s Time for Kaddish'

MK Eliezer Moses to make first visit to Holocaust death camp where 70 of his relatives died.

UN Exhibit to Honor March of the Living

When You Listen to a Witness, You Become a Witness is new UN exhibition that will open next week.

Fallen Soldier’s Diary to Accompany Auschwitz Delegation

Mother of slain soldier found diary after his death; 'Hitler didn’t care if a Jew was left- or right-wing. Terrorists don’t care either'.

Hungarian Jews Threaten to Boycott Holocaust Memorial Events

Jewish leaders in Hungary the government is whitewashing the country's role in the deportation of Jews to Nazi camps.

Auschwitz Museum Launches Education Programs in Farsi, Arabic

Auschwitz museum launches online Holocaust awareness programs in Arabic and Farsi.

Taiwan Translates First Report on Auschwitz into Chinese

Chinese-language edition of the first account of Auschwitz, by Polish hero Witold Pilecki, to be released Wednesday.

Poland: 'Jews to Gas Chambers' Not Racist

Municipal prosecutor rules anti-Semitic chants by Polish League soccer fans were not a racist criminal offense.

Polish Opposition: Don't Say 'Polish Death Camp'

Poland opposition's bill would impose prison sentences on those who say Nazi concentration camps were "Polish camps."

Germany: 92-Year-Old Nazi War Crimes Suspect Walks Free

Dutch-born Siert Bruins was accused of murdering Dutch resistance fighter in 1944, but walks free due to loss of evidence.

Neo-Nazis Celebrate Shocking Holocaust Memorial Desecration

Berlin police reject criticism over lack of police after Arutz Sheva exposed desecration of Holocaust Memorial; racists rejoice.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive

Watch: German Hooligans Desecrate Berlin Holocaust Memorial

Arutz Sheva has obtained shocking footage of hooligans partying and urinating on the Holocaust Memorial on New Year’s Eve.

Campaigners Rally to Save Historic pre-Holocaust Synagogue

Polish campaigners say that unless funds are found soon, Krasnik synagogue restoration at risk.