Holocaust

Merkel: Germany Has 'Everlasting Responsibility' For WWII Crimes

Germany has "an everlasting responsibility" for the crimes committed by the Nazis, Chancellor Angela Merkel said Saturday.

Anti-Semitic Twitter Hashtag in Mexico Sparks Outrage

Hateful Twitter message in Mexico stirred uproar in the Jewish community, after it became the second “trending topic” in January.

Opera on Nazi Crimes Against Disabled Youth Premieres in Vienna

An opera about Nazi atrocities against handicapped children had its world premiere in Vienna on Friday.

Jewish Film Broadcast into Iran on Eve of Holocaust Memorial Day

For first time ever, Simon Wiesenthal Center's Academy Award-winning Holocaust documentary has been broadcast to Iran with Farsi subtitles.

British MP Apologizes But Still Critical of Israel

British lawmaker apologizes for saying "Jews" inflict "atrocities on Palestinians", but says he stands by his criticism of Israel.

Germany Bestows Awards Upon Anti-Israel Inciters

British MP: Jews Didn't Learn the Lesson from the Holocaust

British MP David Ward faces expulsion for saying Jews didn't learn from the Holocaust and are "inflicting atrocities" on PA Arabs.

Irish Official Denounces 'Corrosive Rise in Racist Rhetoric'

Irish official denounces "corrosive rise in racist and anti-Semitic rhetoric by a malign minority of politicians" in EU member states.

Historians Probe Vienna Philharmonic's Nazi Past

The Vienna Philharmonic has assigned three historians the task of investigating the prestigious orchestra's Nazi past.

EU Places Holocaust Remembrance Day on Official Calendar

For the first time since its establishment, the EU has incorporated Holocaust Remembrance Day, Jan. 27, into its official calendar.

Leading Austrian Neo-Nazi Receives 9 Year Prison Sentence

A Viennese court sentenced a neo-Nazi figure in Austria to nine years in prison for his role in launching a website that glorifies Nazism.

Youngest Survivor on Schindler's List Dies at 83

The youngest of 1,100 Jews saved from the Nazis by Oskar Schindler has died in Southern California at the age of 83.

Slovak Police Find Key Witness in Trial of Nazi War Criminal

Slovak police have found a key witness in the case of suspected Nazi war criminal Laszlo Csatary, Hungarian media reported.

Poland Probes Artist's Use of Holocaust Victims' Ashes

Polish prosecutors have launched an investigation into a Swedish artist's claims that he used the ashes of Holocaust victims in his artwork.

Auschwitz Records 1.43 Million Visitors in 2012

The Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp memorial and museum registered 1.43 million visitors in 2012, a record number in its 65-year history.

Festival of Caricatures in Tehran Explicitly Denies Holocaust

European Jewish Congress calls on international community to condemn a festival of caricatures initiated by Iran in effort to deny Holocaust

Hungarian Jews Cautiously Welcome Holocaust Pension Hike

Hungarian Jews welcome pension hike for Holocaust survivors, but say government needs to do more to combat anti-Semitism.

Jews Outraged by Hitler Statue in Warsaw Ghetto

An artist has caused huge controversy after placing a statue of Adolf Hitler praying on his knees in the former Warsaw Ghetto.

The Auschwitz Boxer – A Surviving Holocaust Story

A Holocaust survivor recalls “Prisoner 77,” who boxed his way into survival at the notorious Auschwitz death camp.

Businessman: Europe Preparing Holocaust for Muslims

Religious entrepreneur Moti Zisser says Europe feels threatened: "This time there will be 60 million people killed."

Holocaust Ed. to Become Part of Australian National Curriculum

Holocaust education will become part of the national compulsory educational curriculum in schools across Australia.

Yad Vashem Awards International Book Prize on Holocaust Research

Yad Vashem awards Book Prize to Dr. Christoph Dieckmann for "path-breaking and exemplary" work on Lithuania under German occupation.

France Asks European Parliament to Lift Le Pen Immunity

French prosecutors have requested that the European Parliament strip National Front leader Marine Le Pen of her immunity.

'Jerusalem of the North' Recounts Pre-WWII Jewish Heritage

Lithuania launched a new campaign for European students that reveals the country's once rich Jewish culture, as well as its tragic end.

Police to Probe Artist who Used Ashes of Holocaust Victims

Swedish police launch an investigation into an artist who used paint mixed from the ashes of Holocaust victims in a picture.

New TV 'Hitlerland' Series Expected to Grip Audiences

New TV drama, based on novel "Hitlerland", will relay "fictional tapestry of political intrigue. pursuit of power and personal danger."

Families of Lithuanian Holocaust Victims to Receive Compensation

Lithuanian Jews who survived the Nazi Holocaust and Soviet terror during World War II will receive symbolic compensation next year

Swedish Artist Uses Ashes of Holocaust Victims in Picture

Carl Michael von Hausswolff accused of desecrating the bodies of Jewish Holocaust from Majdanek.

'Shoah' Director to be Honored at International Berlin Film Fest

French filmmaker, known for 1985 documentary "Shoah", will be honored with lifetime achievement award at Berlin International Film Festival.

Dutch Nazi Camp Cancels Barbed Wire Sale

A foundation responsible for former Nazi concentration camp cancelled planned sale of barbed wire pieces due to outrage .

It's 'High Time' for Norwegian Apologies

Norwegian police director: I want to apologize on behalf of all those who were responsible for deportation of Jews during WWII.

UK's Leading 'Palestine' Group Blasted for Anti-Semitism

Palestine Solidarity Campaign accused of ‘institutionalized’ anti-Semitism, support for terrorism.

Did BBC Intentionally Fail to Warn Jews of Nazi Threat?

A recent documentary explored whether the BBC's Hungarian service could have done more to save the country’s Jews during the Holocaust.

Argentinian 'Platform for Hate' Puts Jewish Community at Risk

Simon Wiesenthal Center denounced “the repeated use of Holocaust-language” on Argentinean magazine website.

Peres and Putin to Open World’s Largest Jewish Museum

President Shimon Peres will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday to open the world’s largest Jewish museum.

Former Jewish Owners Demand Return of Monet Masterpiece

Grandson of wealthy Jewish businessman is demanding that Swiss foundation return Monet masterpiece his family was forced to sell during WWII

Holocaust Memorial Vandalized with 'Sudan' in Massachusetts

The Holocaust Memorial at Buttonwood Park, Massachusetts was vandalized sometime Thursday night or Friday morning.

Alleged Nazi War Criminal Sues for 'Wrongful Imprisonment'

An alleged Nazi war criminal has sought to sue the Australian government for damages caused by wrongful imprisonment.

Boteach Opponent Supports Renaming Park After Holocaust Denier

NJ congressional candidate Rabbi Shmuley Boteach released a letter in which his opponent supported renaming park after Holocaust denier.

Holocaust-Denying Bishop Expelled from Catholic Breakaway Group

Bishop Richard Williamson, who made headlines for denying the Holocaust, has been officially expelled from Society of St, Pius X.

Member of European Parliament Denies Holocaust on Romanian TV

Romanian member of the European Parliament denies the Holocaust on national television.

Jordanian Columnist: Jews Exaggerated Holocaust

A Jordanian columnist claims that the Holocaust was exaggerated by Jews to justify the usurpation of 'Palestine'.

Holocaust Survivors Celebrate Belated Bar Mitzvah

Holocaust survivors belatedly celebrated their coming-of-age in a moving ceremony at the Western Wall.

Israeli Writer Resides in Narrowest House as Link to Past

The narrowest building in the world opened in Warsaw as an artistic installation that will house renowned Israeli writer Edgar Keret.

Ukraine Unveils $60 Million Jewish Center, Holocaust Memorial

Some 300 guests and dignitaries marked the grand opening of Jewish Community Center and Holocaust Museum in the Ukraine.

Monti Becomes First Italian PM to Commemorate 1943 Nazi Roundup

Italy’s prime minister addressed a ceremony for the 69th anniversary of deportations of over a thousand Roman Jews to Auschwitz

Anti-Gay Activists' Nazi Analogy 'Trivializes, Distorts History'

Two leading anti-gay activists compared "homosexual activists" to Nazis, claiming they demonize Christians as "Nazis used to do to Jews."

Brooklyn Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Holocaust Victims

A Brooklyn woman who has been charged with participating in a $57 million scheme to defraud Holocaust victims pleaded guilty Wednesday.

Virulent Anti-Semitic Writer Killed in Syria

A Syrian writer and political researcher, known for his virulent anti-Semitic writings, has been killed by state security services.

German Court Drops Investigation into Nazi Massacre in Italy

German court drops investigation into 17 former Nazi SS soldiers for taking part in the wartime massacre of 560 citizens in Italian village.

First Holocaust History in Farsi Published for Iranians

A Jewish American-Iranian has decided to publish the first history of the Holocaust in Farsi for Iranians, to counter Holocaust denial.

How a Nazi Leader's Brother Saved Jews

A new book has been released about the Goering brothers. One a Nazi leader, the other a rescuer of Jewish victims from the Holocaust.

Germany Probes Alleged Nazi Camp Guard Living in U.S.

Germany has opened a war crimes investigation against Johann “Hans” Breyer, a former Nazi camp guard who has been living in US for 60 years

Goebbels' Love Letters, Fiction to Go on Sale

Poems, love letters and works of fiction written by Joseph Goebbels before he became Hitler's propaganda chief went on sale this week.

Nazi War Criminal 'Dr. Death' Officially Declared Dead

Nazi war criminal Aribert Heim, known as "Doctor Death", has officially been pronounced dead.

Jewish Filmmaker Makes the Past Come to Life

Why is a retired lawyer traipsing around trails and talking about Holocaust survivors? If it's Ethan Bensinger, he's promoting his new film.

Holocaust Memorial Center Opening at Drancy Transit Camp

Almost 70 years after first deportations of French Jews to Auschwitz, memorial to open in the suburbs of Paris.

Holocaust Warrior, Eli Zborowski, Died, Aged 86

Eliezer (Eli) Zborowski, a Holocaust survivor who dedicated his life to the Jewish people, died Monday at the age of 86.

Estonia Editor Insists Sardonic Nazi Ad 'A Joke'

An Estonian magazine insisted Monday a mock ad it published was a joke, and the uproar it caused was an issue of “cultural differences.”

Jewish Groups Protest Weight-Loss Ad Featuring Holocaust Victims

An Estonian newspaper has published an ad for weight-loss pills depicting emaciated Jews in a Nazi death camp.