Holocaust

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.

German Soccer Delegation to Visit Auschwitz

German soccer players and officials will visit Auschwitz-Birkenau, after an exhibition game against Israel before the European Championship.

Poland Slaps Obama’s ‘Ignorance’ for ‘Polish Death Camp’ Remark

Poland slaps Obama for “ignorance and incompetence” for citing a "Polish death camp,” another White House insult to Poland.

Serbia WWII Death Camp to 'Multicultural' Development?

Jewish leaders are concerned that Serbia's largest WWII death camp may be transformed into a "multicultural" development.

Exam Board Under Fire for 'Justify' Anti-Semitism Question

One of Britain’s leading exam boards is under fire for asking students to ‘justify’ anti-Semitism, on a national examination.

Top Nazi War Criminal Dies at Age 90

Klaas Carel Faber, a Nazi war criminal, died in Germany on Saturday at the age of 90.

'The Anti-Semite' Banned from Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes film festival has cancelled the screening of a new film, titled “The Anti-Semite,” by controversial French comedian Dieudonne.

Poll: 59% of Germans Believe Israel is 'Aggressive'

Germans have become increasingly hostile to Israel in recent years, with 59 percent describing the country as “aggressive.”

French State Railways to Boost Holocaust Deportations Research

The National Company of French Railways announced the launch of a new joint study with Yad Vashem into Holocaust deportations.

Vandals Deface Memorial of Raoul Wallenberg in Budapest

Vandals defaced the memorial of 'Righteous Gentile' Raoul Wallenberg, who saved the lives of tens of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust.

German Finance Expert Accuses Merkel of 'Holocaust Guilt'

Former German Bundesbank member Thilo Sarrazin claims in new book that Merkel’s European policy is motivated by guilt for the Holocaust.

U.S. Congresswoman Helps Holocaust Survivors Seek Justice

A decade after the Holocaust, a U.S. Congresswoman has introduced a bill that would enable Holocaust survivors to sue insurance companies.

Reburial of Nazi Collaborator Infuriates Jewish Community

Jewish groups condemned the Lithuanian government for financing the reburial of an alleged Nazi collaborator.

Greece's Golden Dawn Leader Denies Holocaust Gas Chambers

Leader of Greece’s Golden Dawn party claimed Nazi concentration camps did not use ovens and gas chambers to kill Jews during the Holocaust.

Details Emerge on Over 1,100 Jewish Ghettos Previously Unknown

After decades of in-depth Holocaust research, new details are only now emerging on more than 1,100 Jewish ghettos in Eastern Europe.

Gov't Kills Holocaust Denier Law

The government stopped a bill by MK Michael Ben Ari forbidding diplomatic contacts with 'Holocaust deniers,' which was left undefined.

Netanyahu to Receive Historic Letter That Saved 50,000 Jews

Netanyahu to receive copy of historic letter written by Dimitar Peshev, who is credited with rescuing 50,000 Bulgarian Jews during Holocaust

NY State Senator Compares Abortion to Holocaust

NY State Senator Ruben Diaz (D-Bronx) compared abortion to the Holocaust during a rant on Tuesday against pro-choice legislation.

White House Cites Nazi Supporter in Jewish Heritage Month

American Jewish writer, artist and Nazi supporter Gertrude Stein was cited in a White House proclamation in honor of Jewish Heritage Month.

Teacher Faces Charges for 'Demonstrative' Holocaust Lesson

South Carolina teacher faces charges for dragging a student under a table, saying, "This is what the Nazis do to Jews."

'Book of Dead' Offers Hope to Austrian Jewish Families

A book containing records of people buried in Austrian Jewish cemetery may inform families where their ancestors were put to rest.

Hitler? There's an App for That!

There are now applications available through the Apple store titled "iMussolini," "iStalin," and "Hitler," espousing fascist ideals.

Alleged 'Holocaust T-Shirt' Company Responds to Controversy

The 'Wood Wood' Company issued a response to alleged anti-Semitic T-shirt resembling the uniform Jews were forced to wear during Holocaust.

Inspired by ‘Paper Clips’ Students Collect 6 Million Pennies

Inspired by award-winning documentary Paper Clips, students collect 6 million pennies to commemorate six million Jews murdered in Holocaust.

'Holocaust T-Shirt' Provokes Outrage

The ADL blasts clothing retailer Urban Outfitters for T-shirts resembling uniform Jews were forced to wear during the Holocaust.

South African Bank Director Expresses Support for Nazis

South African Reserve Bank under fire for the pro-Nazi views of one its directors, Stephen Goodson.

Chutzpah to Call Israel a Threat to World Peace – Netanyahu

Prime Minister in video message to "March of the Living" in Poland: "Be proud that the Jewish people rose from the dead."

Yeshiva Pupils in Shoah Protest Outside German Embassy

As the memorial sirens wailed Thursday, students protested against Gunter Grass in Tel Aviv.

Events to Honor the Victims Mark Holocaust Memorial Day

Thousands of events and ceremonies will take place in Israel on Thursday, Holocaust Memorial Day.

"From Generation to Generation" - The Story of Yisrael Aviram

See and hear the story of Yisrael Aviram (Kalisky), a Holocaust survivor who later immigrated to Israel.

Peres Tells Personal Story at Holocaust Memorial Ceremony

President Shimon Peres tells personal story at the central Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony, calls the world to stand against Iran.

Israeli Cabinet Increases Budget for Holocaust Survivors

The government announced plans to increase the services available to Holocaust survivors, setting budget at NIS 225 for 2012.

Stories of Six Survivors who will Represent Six Million

Six Holocaust survivors have been chosen to light the six Yom HaShoa flames for the six million who were murdered. Here are their stories.

50 Soldiers in ‘March of Living’ in Poland

An Israeli Air Force plane flew 50 soldiers and American supporters to Poland to participate in the annual “March of the Living."

Netanyahu Meets Holocaust Survivors in Jerusalem

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu visits a Jerusalem home for the elderly, most of whose residents are Holocaust survivors.

Gantz Meets Holocaust Survivor Ahead of Yom Hashoah

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz visited the home of a Holocaust survivor, as part of an IDF project entitled “Flower for the Survivor”.

Aussie Cardinal Apologizes for Holocaust Comments

Archbishop of Sydney, Cardinal George Pell, apologized for saying that the Germans suffered more than the Jews during World War II.

CBS's Ben Stein Warns of Second Holocaust

CBS’s Ben Stein warns that the Jewish people must heed the lessons of history in order to prevent another Holocaust from befalling it.

Lithuanian Reparations Provoke Debate

Lithuanian government passed a law compensating Jews for property confiscated during World War II, amounting to $52 million dollars.

Inspirational Pesach Video: Jewish Journey From Bondage

“If there is one thing we have learned from the past it is that we must never leave our fate in the hands of others.”

New Website Tells Story of North African Jewry During WWII

Yad Ben-Zvi Institute launches database with documents which shed light on the fate of North African Jewry during World War II.

Jewish Groups Denounce Comparison of Dalai Lama to Nazis

The Simon Wiesenthal Center denounced Chinese reports equating the policies of Dalai Lama with those perpetrated by the Nazis.

Frankfurt's First Jewish Mayor Since Holocaust

The German city of Frankfurt on Sunday elected its first Jewish mayor -- Peter Feldmann -- since the Holocaust.

A Chinese 'Schindler's List'

A play, telling the story of more than 30,000 Jews sheltered by the Chinese during World War II, premiered in Shanghai on Thursday.

Ahmadinejad Tells Germans Holocaust a Lie

Ahmadinejad surpasses previous acts of chutzpah and tells German TV the Holocaust “was a colonialist plan that resulted from a lie.”

Holocaust Reparations Libel Case Settled

The Claims Conference and two Israeli journalists, sued for libel over film "Moral Reparations- The Struggle Continues," reach agreement.

Nazi March Proceeds in Generally ‘Peaceful’ Manner

About 1,500 veterans of the Waffen SS division and other Nazi supporters marched through Latvia in an annual parade on March 16.

Nazi War Criminal Demjanjuk Dead at 91

Demjanjuk was convicted last year of assisting in the murders of 28,000 Jews during the Holocaust.

Righteous Polish Gentiles Honored in Commemorative Coins

Poland issuing commemorative coins to honor Polish families killed by the Nazis for their efforts to save Jews in the Holocaust.

Nazi March Banned in Latvian Capital

Latvian President: troops cannot be held responsible for murder of Jews during WWII; march banned to prevent "threats to public security."

Jewish Hungarian Writer Seeks Asylum in Canada

Akos Kertesz: Hungary failed to repent for its crimes during the Holocaust and, therefore, "it will not receive absolution."

Savior of Hundreds of Jews Dies at the Age of 91

Tina Strobos, a Dutch woman who rescued more than 100 Jews during the Holocaust, passed away at the age of 91, at her home in Rye, N.Y.

Italian Daily: Holocaust "The Greatest Lie of Modern Times"

Robert Faurisson sparks an uproar with a blatantly anti-Semitic article in an Italian gov't funded newspaper.

Veteran Nazi Hunter Nominated to Run for German Presidency

Veteran Nazi hunter and supporter of Israel, Beate Klarsfeld was nominated to run for German presidency.