Holocaust

Nazi-Themed Cafe Relents Amid International Pressure

Owner of Nazi-themed cafe in central Indonesia has agreed to close down shop after coming under a whirlwind of international pressure.

New Book Reveals "Long Lost" Holocaust Films

"Nearly three million people, were murdered on the territory of the Soviet Union and it’s just not part of the popular public imagination"

Berlin Hotel Bars Infamous British Holocaust Denier

Berlin’s hotel association has announced that it will not host infamous British Holocaust denier David Irving.

Thailand University Apologizes for Hitler Mural

Bangkok's Chulalongkorn University apologizes after students depict Adolf Hitler as a superhero in a mural.

Prague Railway Station to Become Shoah Memorial

Tens of thousands of Jews were led to their death from the Prague-Bubny station, now a modern memorial to the fallen

Survivors Received $1.2B from Swiss Fund – Report

Holocaust survivors and victims' heirs have received $1.24 billion from a Swiss fund set up after a scandal.

Thailand University Comes Under Fire for Hitler Superhero Mural

Thailand’s Chulalong University comes under fire for displaying a mural depicting Adolph Hitler as a superhero.

Slovakia Postpones Trial of Most Wanted Nazi

A Slovak court postponed a hearing into war crimes against 98-year-old Laszlo Csatary when he failed to appear.

Calls to Name Swedish Airport After Holocaust Hero

A group of politicians and intellectuals say Sweden's largest airport should be renamed after Holocaust hero Raoul Wallenberg.

Ahmadinejad: Holocaust Denial Was Proudest Presidential Moment

Outgoing Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad celebrates his achievement as a Presidential Holocaust-denier

American Mennonite Honored as Righteous Among Nations

American Mennonite who helped save Jewish children while in France during the Holocaust to be named Righteous Among the Nations.

Workers: Arabs Promoted 'Palestine' on Ministry's Shekel

An Environment Ministry "roots trip” to Hungary workers turned into a propaganda coup for two Arabs on the trip, Jewish witnesses said

Hungary Signs New Holocaust Survivor Reparation Deal

Hungary announces deal with US-based Holocaust restitution organization on reparations for Hungarian Holocaust survivors.

Latvian WWII Memorial 'Absolutely Disgusting Insult'

Simon Wiesenthal Centre condemns plans by Latvian nationalists to mark World War II event that led to the massacre of Jewish population.

Jewish Philanthropist, Oil Trader Marc Rich Dead at 78

Jewish philanthropist and oil trader Marc Rich, whose family fled incoming Nazis and as an adult fled US justice untl pardoned, is dead.

Amsterdam Court: Anne Frank Museum Must Return Archives

Amsterdam court orders Anne Frank museum to return archives on loan from a Swiss foundation set up by the father of the Jewish teenager.

New Yad Vashem Exhibit Honors ‘Righteous Among the Nations’

A new Yad Vashem exhibit focuses on non-Jews who risked everything to save Jews during the Holocaust.

Holocaust 'Hero' Turns Out to be Nazi Collaborator

Giovanni Palatucci, known as "Italy's Oskar Schindler", was in fact a Nazi collaborator, new research shows.

'Lost Music' of Holocaust Comes Alive Once Again

Music composed in Holocaust camps comes to life in U.S. concert.

Hungary Charges top Nazi War Crimes Suspect, 98

Hungary charges 98-year-old top Nazi war crimes suspect over brutal role in deportation of some 12,000 Jews to death camps.

Jewish Group Calls on US to Probe Suspected Nazi in Minnesota

Simon Wiesenthal Center calls on US to investigate Minnesota resident suspected of being Nazi SS commandant who concealed wartime record.

Introducing Today’s Polish Jews

Activist Sam Konig goes beyond the Holocaust to introduce young Jews to Polish Jewish life in 2013.

Nazi Commander Found Living in the United States

A top commander of a Nazi SS-led unit has been living in Minnesota since shortly after World War II.

California School Official Probed Over Nazi Twitter Comments

A school board member in California is being investigated after allegedly espousing pro-Nazi views online.

Diary of Top Hitler Aide Discovered in Upstate New York

The long lost diary of Alfred Rosenberg, a high ranking Nazi official with close ties to Adolf Hitler, has surfaced in an upstate New York.

Greek Lawmaker Suggests He Is Holocaust Denier

In response to Holocaust denial comments, Greek government urged to resolve differences and swiftly pass new anti-racism legislation.

Muslim Leaders Condemn Holocaust Denial

Muslim religious leaders and scholars issue a joint statement condemning any attempts to deny or justify the Holocaust .

Netanyahu to Inaugurate New Auschwitz Exhibition

PM Netanyahu will visit Poland on June 13 for the opening of a new exhibition at museum of former Nazi Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp.

Expert: Holocaust Denial is Prevalent and Dangerous

Dr. Mario Silva says Holocaust denial must be fought not just by Jewish groups but also by governments.

Newly Discovered Prisoner Journal Donated to Auschwitz

Auschwitz-Birkenau museum has acquired newly discovered journal written and illustrated by prisoners of Nazi German death camp.

Germany to Expand Funding of Home Care for Holocaust Survivors

German government agrees to expand its funding of home care for Holocaust survivors, resulting in $800 million in new funding.

Righteous Gentile Honored Following Work of Kansas Teens

Warsaw walkway has been named in honor of Polish woman who saved 2,5000 Jewish children during Holocaust, following work of Kansas teens.

US Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Aid Holocaust Survivors

A bipartisan group of United Sates lawmakers introduced a bill that would facilitate assistance for Holocaust survivors.

Muslim Imams Pray for Holocaust Victims at Auschwitz

Muslim leaders from across the globe pray for the Holocaust dead, during a visit to the Auschwitz death camp.

US Imams to Visit Auschwitz

US envoys will join imams for a visit to Auschwitz, the State Department said Tuesday.

Airline Mulls Israel-Poland Link For Auschwitz School Trips

A low-cost European airline is looking to introduce flights between Israel and Poland to cater to Israeli schoolchildren visiting Auschwitz

Muslim Clerics to Visit Auschwitz in Anti-Genocide Program

Muslim clerics to visit the former Nazi German Auschwitz death camp as part of a Holocaust awareness and anti-genocide program.

Berlin Anti-Semites Seek to Destroy Remembrance Project

Anti-Semites in Berlin are intimidating officials involved in project to preserve names of Jews who lived there in pre-Holocaust years

Drawings from Nazi Camp Displayed at Berlin Museum

Secret drawings and sketches that a Czech artist produced and kept hidden from his Nazi captors go on display at the Jewish Museum.

Warsaw Synagogue Replica Would Make Nazis 'Turn in Their Graves'

A miniature replica of Warsaw Great Synagogue will be installed on site of original, almost 70 years after it was destroyed.

More Than 10,000 Mark Mauthausen Liberation

More than 10,000 people from some 50 countries marked 68th anniversary of liberation of Nazi concentration camp at Mauthausen in Austria.

Nazi-Themed Wagner Opera Pulled Following Protests

A German opera house has cancelled an opera featuring graphic Nazi imagery following a wave of public protests on opening night.

Germany Marks 80 Years Since Nazi Book Burnings

A memorial on the spot where 20,000 books were burned in Berlin on May 10, 1933, will be inaugurated on Friday

Jews won't Beg to be Saved, Says Prime Minister

Netanyahu in China: 70 years ago we could only beg to others to save us. Now we have our own army.

Germany Arrests Former Auschwitz Guard

Hans Lipschis, a 93-year-old alleged former guard at Auschwitz, arrested by Germany. He claims he was a cook.

Holocaust Survivors Say 'Never Again' at Mauthausen

Leaders and Nazi camp survivors commemorate the liberation of the Mauthausen concentration camp in Austria.

Austria Faces Past in Nazi Camp's New Museum

Austria's new Holocaust museum reflects country's struggle with its national past.

US Holocaust Memorial Reunites Survivors, Veterans

Holocaust survivors and US soldiers who liberated Nazi death camps came together Monday in what could be last commemoration of its kind.

Holocaust Denial Up 77 Percent in Canada, Audit Reveals

Anti-Semitic incidents in Canada rose by 3.7 percent in 2012, and Holocaust denial rose 77 percent, an annual audit revealed.

Dutch Newspaper Utilizes Nazi Imagery to Defame Israel

Dutch newspaper depicts "Israel as lying hooked-nosed hassidic Jew commiserating with a North Korean counterpart on nuclear capabilities."

Slovakia Paves the Way for Extradition of Hungarian Nazi

A Slovak court has paved the way for the extradition of Laszlo Csatary from Hungary to Slovakia.

Holocaust Denial Hurt Us, Says Potential Iranian Candidate

Iran’s denial of the Holocaust was damaging, admits Tehran mayor and potential presidential candidate.

Record Turnout at Budapest Holocaust March Amid Rising Racism

A record 10,000 Hungarians take part annual march to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust.

Poland: Hundreds Gather to Mark 70 Years Since Ghetto Uprising

Hundreds of people, including Holocaust survivors, gathered as Poland marked the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw ghetto uprising.

Poland's Jews Mark 70th Anniversary of Ghetto Uprising

Around 100 people gathered at Warsaw's synagogue to pay tribute to the Jews who took part in the Warsaw ghetto uprising.

Polish Parliament Marks Anniversary of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

Poland's parliament paid tribute to fighters of the Warsaw ghetto uprising, amid a host of events marking the 70th anniversary this week.

Surviving Twin Searches for Brother, Auschwitz Tattoo A-7734

Holocaust survivor Menachem Bodner, born Elijahu Gottesman, is searching for his identical twin brother and asking our readers to help.

Anne Frank Museum Defends Teen Idol Amid Controversy

Amsterdam's Anne Frank museum defended teen idol Justin Bieber amid recent controversial remarks.

Justin Bieber Imagines Anne Frank as Fan

Teen idol Bieber faced criticism after he visited the Anne Frank museum and made a surprising comment.

Hairdresser Offers Free Haircuts to Holocaust Survivors

Yariv Chen garnered more than 20,000 likes on Facebook after he offered to give Holocaust survivors free haircuts.