Holocaust

GOP Congressman Apologizes for Holocaust Remarks

U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (R-Md.) apologized after invoking the Holocaust in reference to federal student loans.

Rival Accuses Jewish Republican of Being 'Candidate of Big Lie'

Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) released a new ad against his Republican rival Josh Mandel, accusing him of using the “big lie” Nazi strategy

'Stop Calling us Nazis,' GOP Tells Democrats

Romney campaign issued a statement demanding Democratic officials "cease and desist from comparing those with whom they disagree to Nazis."

Democrats Resume Nazi-GOP Comparison, Third Time in Three Days

South Carolina Democratic chairman compared his state's GOP female governor to Hitler's mistress, in third Holocaust analogy in three days.

Lublin Mayor Pledges to Protect Majdanek Holocaust Memorial

Lublin mayor: 'I will do everything in my power' to block new crematory near Majdanek.

The Diary of Anne Frank Debuts as Interactive App

The Diary of Anne Frank is being released next month as an interactive app

Brussels Confesses Deporting Jews to Death Camps

Brussels officially recognized Sunday its complicity in the deportation of thousands of Jews to Nazi death camps during World War II.

Funeral Company Seeks to Desecrate Site of Nazi Death Camp

A Polish funeral company announced plans to construct a commercial crematorium next to site of former Nazi concentration camp of Majdanek.

National Infantry Museum Inaugurates New Holocaust Exhibit

A new Holocaust exhibit opened at National Infantry Museum in honor of WWII war hero.

Dutch Government to Fund Yad Vashem Digitization Project

Yad Vashem and the Netherlands signed an agreement whereby Dutch government will support digitization of files regarding Righteous Gentiles.

French Chief Rabbi of Lyon Receives Threats

In France, the Chief Rabbi of Lyon has received a threatening letter together with menacing photos.

Jewish Leader: Australia's 'Cynical' Morality Shelter's Nazis

Nazi criminals have been allowed to live comfortably due to "fickle and cynical" government morality, a Jewish leader alleged.

Nazi Descendants and Holocaust Survivors March Across Poland

Descendents of Nazi SS officers, together with Holocaust survivors and their offsprings, began a week-long march across Poland.

Research: Top Nazi Aide Warned British to Topple Hitler

New research indicates that a chief aide to Hitler urged British intelligence to topple the fascist dictator.

New Memorial to Raoul Wallenberg Inaugurated in Stockholm

A memorial to Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish diplomat who saved the lives of thousands of Jews during WWII, was inaugurated in Stockholm.

'Secret' Nazi Book Mysteriously Dropped-Off at Chicago Library

A rare book from Nazi Germany marked with the word “Secret!” was mysteriously dropped off at the LaGrange Park Public Library in Chicago.

Schools Cease Teaching Holocaust, Demand Students Pray to Allah

Many British schools are ceasing to teach the Holocaust in history lessons in order to avoid offending Muslim students.

Amsterdam Bridge Honors Holocaust Hero

Amsterdam is commemorating a Righteous Gentile who saved 350 Jewish children during WWII by dedicating a nameless bridge in his honor.

Accused Nazi War Criminal Wins Extradition Battle

Australia's High Court ruled that suspected Nazi war criminal cannot be extradited to Hungary to face war crimes accusations.

YouTube 'Too Slow' Taking Action Against Hate Videos

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has called on YouTube to remove hateful material that propagates Holocaust denial.

New 'Babi Yar' Plaque Omits All Mention of Jewish Nazi Victims

Simon Wiesenthal Center criticized Russian authorities for “revisionist history” of Holocaust mass murder at Babi Yar in Ukraine.

Former Israel Chief Rabbi Leads March to Mark Rostov Massacre

Former Israel Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau joined Rostov's Chabad-Lubavitch emissary in marking the 70th anniversary of a tragic massacre.

Wallenberg Stamp to be Issued in Jan. 2013

A postal stamp honoring Raoul Wallenberg will be issued in January 2013, 28 years after he was bestowed with honorary Canadian citizenship.

Australian Radio Host Apologizes for Hitler 'Joke'

Australian public broadcaster Tom Ballard apologized for a word association game in which he linked Hitler and a wind farm.

Joan River's Comparison of Cosco to Nazis 'Deeply Offensive'

Joan Rivers created a disturbance, comparing Cosco wholesale store to the Nazi party. ADL calls remarks "deeply offensive."

Romanian Minister Calls Holocaust Remarks 'Completely Wrong'

Romanian minister Dan Sova said Friday that his remarks denying the Holocaust were "completely wrong.”

First Orthodox Jewish Holocaust Museum to Open in Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s first Holocaust museum, the first Holocaust museum in the world to focus on Orthodox Jews, will open next spring.

ADL: Romanian Minister Must Apologize for Holocaust Denial

The ADL has urged the Romanian government to make a more substantial impact in fighting anti-Semitism.

Hitler Wine Bottles Turn Italy Vacation into Stressful Occasion

American lawyer vacationing in Italy found wine bottles portraying Hitler with arm raised in Nazi salute, with words "Mein Kampf" on label.

Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found at Brooklyn Holocaust Memorial Park

Police are investigating yet another anti-Semitic hate crime, after finding graffiti at Brooklyn’s Holocaust Memorial Park in Sheephead Bay.

70 Yrs. Ago: Telegram Alerts World of Nazi Holocaust

Seventy years ago the WJC representative in Geneva sent a telegram to US diplomats informing them of Hitler’s plans to annihilate the Jews.

NY State Comptroller Teams Up With Holocaust Restitution Project

NY State Comptrolleri's office is teaming up with the Holocaust Era Asset Restitution Taskforce to track down property of Holocaust victims.

Romanian Jews Slam Anti-Semite's Appointment to Post

Romanian Jews expressed anger over the appointment of a Senator who made anti-Jewish statements to a top government post

Swedish Minister: Put Annual Raoul Wallenberg Day on Calendar

Swedish minster calls for an annual day on calendar to remember the Righteous Gentile who saved hundreds of thousands of Jews from Nazis.

Pre-Holocaust Dead ‘Not Forgotten’

Jewish youth pay tribute to pre-Holocaust community with cemetery repair project in Poland.

Most-Wanted Nazi Denies War Crime Allegations

Top Nazi war crimes suspect Laszlo Csatary denied all allegations against him at a first hearing before prosecutors in Hungary on Tuesday.

Australia Donates $500,000 to Auschwitz Fund

The Australian government donated $500,000 to the Auschwitz-Birkenau preservation fund.

Clinton: World Must 'Push Back' Against Holocaust Denial

Speaking at U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, US Secretary of State called on the international community to “act against anti-Semitism.”

NY Soda Ban Hearing with a Holocaust Allusion

NY City board of health held a public hearing over proposal to limit size of sugary drinks, with councilman making allusion to Holocaust.

‘Most Wanted’ Nazi is Arrested, Indicted

Authorities in Hungary arrest the “most wanted” Nazi war criminal after British paper tracks him down.

Holocaust Survivor, Anne Frank Companion and Author Dies, age 74

Dutch Jewish author Berthe Meijer, whose life intersected with Anne Frank’s, died on July 10, at the age of 74.

Germany Agrees to $300 Million More in Restitution

Germany has agreed to provide restitution payments to an additional 80,000 Jewish survivors.

Letter Suggests Hitler Saved Jewish War Comrade

A letter unearthed by the Jewish Voice from Germany shows Adolf Hitler extended his protection to a Jewish comrade from WWI

'I Wish I Could Have Blown Up Knesset'

“I wish I could have blown up the Knesset, the Supreme Court and several IDF bases,” said prime suspect of vandalism attack on Yad Vashem.

Yad Vashem Softens Criticism of Pope Pius XII

Yad Vashem has modified its account of Pope Pius XII’s actions toward the Jews during WWII, following a long diplomatic dispute.

Three Anti-Zionists Arrested for Yad VaShem Desecration

Police have arrested three anti-Zionist Jews for desecrating the Yad VaShem Holocaust memorial this month with pro-Nazi slogans.

Latvian Minister Resigns Over Holocaust Restitution Blunder

Latvian Justice Minister was forced to resign his position, following his controversial claims that Holocaust restitution policy is biased

'Joe the Plumber' Campaign Ad Links Gun Control to Holocaust

Ohio Congressional candidate Samuel Wuerzelbacher, aka “Joe the Plumber,” issued a controversial video linking Holocaust to gun control.

French Holocaust Denier Roger Garaudy Dies at 98

Roger Garaudy, one of the most controversial French philosophers of the twentieth century, died at the age of 98.

Rabbi Lau: Hate Slogans a ’Desecration of HaShem’

The anti-Zionist hate graffiti scrawled at Yad VaShem is a “defamation of the name of G-d,” says survivor Rabbi Lau.

Hate Vandals Deface Yad VaShem Holocaust Museum

Yad VaShem Holocaust Museum officials were shocked Monday morning to discover anti-Zionist hate slogans and graffiti praising Hitler.

Russia: Still Searching for Clues About Wallenberg Mystery

The chief archivist of Russia’s counterintelligence service said it will continue searching for clues about Holocaust hero Raoul Wallenberg.

Greece's 'Fuhrer' Wants Istanbul Back

The leader of Greece's neo-Nazi Golden Dawn Party said that Istanbul could be restored to Greek control.

Jews Told to Wear Star of David as Locals Impersonate Nazis

Members of the Manchester Jewish community were outraged after participants in a World War II re-enactment dressed as senior Nazi officials.

Belgium Leader Retracts ‘Ghetto'-Security Fence Comparison

The prime minister of the Flanders region of Belgium retracts his comparison of the security fence with the ghettos during World War II.

TAU Cancels Wagner Concert Following Vehement Protests

Tel Aviv University announced that it would not hold a concert of composer Richard Wagner, after it sparked vehement public outcry.

Court Rules Survivor's Family Must Return Artifact to Berlin

A court ruled that the family of a Holocaust survivor must return a 3,200-year-old artifact to a German museum.

Golden Dawn MPs Detained Following Attack

Two newly elected Greek MPs from the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party were detained after an attack on a Pakistani immigrant.

ADL Welcomes White House Recognition of Obama Blunder

The ADL welcomed a statement from the White House expressing regret for Obama’s “Polish camps” blunder.

'The Serpent's Egg is Always Ready to Hatch'

In response to Greece's neo-Nazi march on Tuesday, Holocaust survivors addressed crowd at Athens University, accounting Nazi atrocities.