Holocaust

Poland Drops Probe Into Artist Who Used Shoah Victims' Ashes

Polish prosecutors have dismissed their probe into Swedish artist's claims he used ashes of Holocaust victims.

Budapest Bans 'Give Gas' Rally Amid Outrage

An anti-Semitic demonstration that was planned for the same day as a Holocaust memorial march was banned in Hungary.

Wave of Anti-Semitic Graffiti Hits Massachusetts

A wave of anti-Semitic graffiti hit several locations in Massachusetts over the weekend, as officials vow to mount vigorous investigation.

50 New Jerusalem Homes to Be Built for Holocaust Survivors

Israel's Housing Minister Uri Ariel on Tuesday announced that 50 new homes would be built in east Jerusalem to house Holocaust survivors.

'Intellectual Exile' Demanded for Anti-Semitic Polish Historian

Wiesenthal demands suspension of Polish historian who claimed "Jews themselves participated in murder of their own people."

Holocaust Survivor Faints After Hearing Siren

A Holocaust survivor who heard the memorial siren sounding fainted. The man is in stable condition, rescue workers said

PM Calls Hana, whose Israel ID Echoes Camp Number

Part of the number the Nazis tattooed on Hana's arm reappeared in her Israeli ID.

Peres: From the Depths to the Heights on March of the Living

The March of the Living is like no other march in the world, said President Shimon Peres

After Visiting Poland, Arab Youth Discuss Holocaust's Impact

Dozens of Arab youths in the National Service participated in a Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony, and discussed the sad events

Lack of Support Leaves Lithuanian Synagogues in State of Ruin

Lithuania's synagogues, the vestiges of Jewish presence wiped out in Holocaust, are falling to ruin from lack of funding and support.

2012 Report on Anti-Semitism: US Gets 'A', Australia 'F'

Simon Wiesenthal Center criticizes Australia, several other countries for failing to adequately bring perpetrators of Holocaust to justice.

Holocaust Survivor Testimony: Peretz Hochman z”l

The story of Peretz Hochman, who was to be a torch lighter at the Yom Hashoah opening ceremony but passed away days before.

Holocaust Survivor Testimony: Torch Lighter Otto Dov Pressburger

The story of Otto Dov Pressburger, one of the six torch lighters who participated in the Yom Hashoah opening ceremony.

Holocaust Survivor Testimony: Torch Lighter Dina Ostrover

The story of Dina Ostrover, one of the six torch lighters who participated in the Yom Hashoah opening ceremony.

Holocaust Survivor Testimony: Torch Lighter Miriam Liptcher

The story of Miriam Liptcher, one of the six torch lighters who participated in the Yom Hashoah opening ceremony.

Holocaust Survivor Testimony: Torch Lighter Baruch Kopold

The story of Baruch Kopold, one of the six torch lighters who participated in the Yom Hashoah opening ceremony.

Holocaust Survivor Testimony: Torch Lighter Eliezer Eizenschmidt

The story of Eliezer Eizenschmidt, one of the six torch lighters who participated in the Yom Hashoah opening ceremony.

Livni: I Was Educated to Remember and Never Forget

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni attended a ceremony marking Yom Hashoah at the Massuah Institute for the Study of the Holocaust.

Livni: Holocaust Survivors Deserve Free Legal Help

Tzipi Livni said she would sponsor a law that would provide free legal help to Holocaust survivors seeking to reclaim property or benefits

Expert: Holocaust Camps are Falling Apart

Evidence of Nazi atrocities is falling apart due to neglect, warns expert in Holocaust denial.

50 Alleged Auschwitz Guards Face Accountability in Germany?

Fifty men who allegedly served as guards at the infamous Auschwitz Nazi death camp may face prison terms in Germany.

Survivor who Defied Nazis Dies before Holocaust Day

Survivor who fought Nazis dies before lighting Holocaust Day candle. His story.

Amsterdam Fined Holocaust Survivors

Jews from Amsterdam who survived Nazi camps or managed to hide were fined for tax avoidance.

65%: No Fear of New Holocaust

Most Israelis think the Jewish people do not face a new near-elimination.

Slovakia Seeks Fresh Trial for Hungarian Nazi, 98

Slovak court seeks extradition of Laszlo Csatary, a 98-year-old alleged Nazi war criminal accused of sending 16,000 Jews to their deaths.

France: Stolen WWII Art Returned to Jewish Owners

Six paintings that fell into the hands of the Nazis after their Jewish owner was forced to sell have been returned to his grandson.

Greek Soccer Player Banned for Life Over Nazi Salute

A 20-year-old Greek soccer player, who gave a Nazi salute to fans in Athens, has been banned for life from national tournaments.

Greek Jews Commemorate Anniversary of Deportation to Auschwitz

Thessaloniki commemorated the 70th anniversary of the first deportation of its Jews to Auschwitz.

Austria Marks 75th Anniversary of Nazi 'Annexation'

Austria marked 75 years since German troops crossed the border unopposed on March 12, 1938 and "annexed" country into Third Reich.

Historians: Former Vienna Philharmonic Chief was SS Member

A former head of Vienna's Philharmonic Orchestra was a member of Nazi Germany's SS, historians say.

Bulgaria Admits Failing to Save Thousands of Jews

Bulgarian parliament for the first time admitted Friday failing to save over 11,000 Jews from territories under its control in Holocaust.

German Museum Returns Art Looted by Nazis

A German museum for the first time on Tuesday returned a painting despoiled by the Nazis to the estate of a late German Jewish art dealer.

British MEP Relents, Removes Derogatory 'Jew' Remarks

British MEP David Ward removes derogatory "Jews” statement from his website following further calls for disciplinary action.

Joan Rivers Won't Apologize for Holocaust Joke

Joan Rivers has no intention of apologizing for her joke about the Holocaust which the ADL said was "vulgar and hideous."

ADL Calls on Joan Rivers to Apologize for 'Vulgar' Remarks

Commenting on model's fashion choice, Joan Rivers said, “last time a German looked this hot was when they were pushing Jews into the ovens."

Greece's Golden Dawn: Holocaust Memorial Day 'Unacceptable'

Greece's neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party has denounced the country's decision to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day, calling it “unacceptable.”

Only Surviving Synagogue Near Auschwitz on Verge of Collapse

A synagogue near the former Nazi death camp of Auschwitz is on the verge of collapse, officials warned last week.

Austria Admits Some of its Academics Were Nazis

The Austrian Academy of Sciences acknowledges that many of its scientists were members of the Nazi party.

Three Plead Guilty in Holocaust Reparations Fund Scam

Three defendants pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to defraud a Holocaust reparations organization out of $57.3 million.

One-Time Savior of Jews Spearheads Efforts to Demonize Israel

French group that helped Jews during Holocaust declined to attend commemoration, deeming its sponsor overly supportive of Israel.

Savior of Thousands of Jews Honored Posthumously

Varian Fry, an American journalist responsible for aiding thousands of Jewish refugees during the Holocaust, was honored posthumously.

ADL: Belgian Nazi Parade Makes Mockery of Holocaust

ADL expressed outrage that participants in UNESCO-affiliated festival dressed as Nazis and paraded through the streets of Belgium.

Holocaust Survivors Protest Allianz Golf Tournament

Holocaust survivors demonstrated outside a golf tournament in Florida, sponsored by an insurance company that had ties to the Nazis.

British MEP May Face New Disciplinary Action Over 'Jew' Remarks

British MEP David Ward may face new disciplinary action over his offensive and derogatory comments about "the Jews."

Belgian City Parade to Feature Nazis Holding Zyklon B Canisters

A parade in the Belgian city of Aalst is expected to feature participants dressed as Nazi SS officers holding canisters of Zyklon B gas.

Detroit Auschwitz Sign An 'Intentional, Malicious Act' of Hatred

ADL expresses outrage over 'Arbeit Macht Frei' Auschwitz sign at Packard Plant in Detroit.

Holocaust Survivors Finally Get Bar Mitzvahed - 70 Years Later

A unique Bar Mitzvah ceremony took place at the Kotel - ot for thirteen year old kids, but for a group of Holocaust survivors

‘Islam Curses Anti-Semitism’ Says Turkish Activist

A Turkish peace activist says “Islam curses anti-Semitism” in a blog post for a Jewish magazine, and posted on her Facebook page.

Hungarian Holocaust Denier Ordered to Visit Auschwitz

Court orders first Hungarian convicted under a Holocaust denial law to visit Auschwitz or Yad Vashem.

Morsi: Jewish Slurs Misunderstood, Taken Out of Context

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi defended his rancorous anti-Semitic comments, claiming that they were taken out of context.

Germany Marks 80th Anniversary of Hitler's Rise to Power

Germany is marking the 80th anniversary of Adolf Hitler's rise to power with the inauguration of an exhibition in Berlin.

Morsi Aide: Holocaust Was a Hoax Cooked Up by the U.S.

A key figure in Morsi's government has called the Holocaust a hoax cooked up by U.S. intelligence operatives.

Italy to Construct First Holocaust Museum on Mussolini Residence

Italy is building its first Holocaust museum on Mussolini’s former residence, if bureaucratic obstacles do not hinder its construction.

British MEP Formally Censured Over Jewish Slur

A British MEP who compared Israel's treatment of Palestinians to Nazis' treatment of Jews has been formally censured for his remarks.

If You Can't Save Everybody, Save Nobody?

Switzerland knew of Holocaust in 1942: report

Swiss officials knew in May 1942 that Jews were being exterminated in Nazi concentration camps, Swiss television reported.

British MEP Claims Party Leader in 'Israel's Pocket'

A British Liberal MEP has accused his party leader of being “in Israel’s pocket” following condemnation of Holocaust analogy.

European Jewish Parliament Holds General Assembly in Poland

The European Jewish Parliament is holding its General Assembly in Poland to discuss issues concerning European Jewry, namely anti-Semitism.

Obama: We Will Stay True to Principle of 'Never Again!'

Obama commemorated Holocaust Remembrance Day by vowing “to stand in the way of any tyrant or dictator who commits crimes against humanity.”

PA TV: Balfour Declaration Was Ideal Solution to Get Rid of Jews

PA TV: Europe supported the Balfour Declaration because it "saw it as an ideal solution to get rid of [Jews]."