Holocaust

Polish Pres. awards medal to Jewish Foundation for the Righteous leader

Stanlee Stahl receives Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit from Pres. Andrzej Duda for support of Polish rescuers of Jews during Holocaust.

Jewish Foundation for the Righteous leader receives Polish medal

Heirs receive 7 Egon Schiele artworks stolen by Nazis

In emotional ceremony, heirs to ‘Cabaret’ inspiration Fritz Grünbaum take back 7 Egon Schiele works stolen by the Nazis.

Lithuania president honors Jews who rescued rare books during Holocaust

In New York, Lithuania’s president honors those who saved Jewish artifacts during and after the Holocaust.

Lithuania pres. honors Jews who rescued books during Holocaust

Egon Schiele portraits stolen by Nazis to be returned to heirs

7 Egon Schiele portraits to be returned to heirs of Jewish cabaret star murdered in the Holocaust.

1942 letter confirms Pope Pius XII likely knew about death camps

Newly discovered letter shows Pope Pius XII likely knew about Nazi death camps.

Simon Wiesenthal Center: 'Pope Pius XII should never be considered for Sainthood'

Simon Wiesenthal Center: 'Newly-discovered letter more explicit proof that Pope Pius XII was publicly silent throughout the Holocaust.'

Polish Justice Min. fumes: New movie similar to Nazi propaganda

A Polish director with Jewish heritage made a movie about the migrant crisis. The government compared it to Nazi propaganda.

Smotrich demands UTJ MK retract anti-Zionist remarks

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich lashed out at a UTJ MK who claimed that 'the Zionists didn't prevent the Holocaust'.

Honoring distorters of FDR's response to the Holocaust

What makes the Burns-Novick-Botstein claim about FDR and refugees in their film troubling is that it’s not true. Op-ed.

Catholic Church holds dedication ceremony for Ulma family who saved Jews during WW II

The Catholic Church held a dedication ceremony for the Ulma family, who saved Jews during World War II.

Dozens of prominent rabbis condemn Armenian leaders for using Holocaust rhetoric

Rabbis to Armenian leaders: 'Stop belittling extend of Jewish people's suffering, using phrases associated with the Holocaust.'

Dozens of rabbis condemn Armenian leaders for Holocaust rhetoric

Leading Rabbis against use of Holocaust in foreign propaganda

Senior rabbis in Israel and around the world: “Involvement of the Holocaust in politics and conflict is not acceptable.''

New documents: Catholic Church may have sheltered thousands from Nazis

Newly discovered document lists more than 3,000 Jews the Catholic Church sheltered from Nazis.

They went like sheep to the slaughter and other myths

20th century mechanistic society not only wishes to forget the atrocities of the Holocaust, but wishes to deny that it ever existed. Op-ed..

120 Holocaust scholars come out in support of Yad Vahem chairman

Leading Holocaust researchers from around the world publish letter in support of Dani Dayan amidst reports of his replacement.

State Dep't envoy speaks out against replacing Yad Vashem chief

US Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues praises Yad Vashem's director Dani Dayan, emphasizes importance of maintaining its independence.

Germany to commemorate Polish victims of World War II

German government presents plans for “German-Polish House” in Berlin to serve as memorial to Polish victims of World War II.

Contempt for the Holocaust as a tool of our enemies

What right do Armenians have to talk about the Holocaust, when a monument honoring a Nazi collaborator stands in Armenia's capital?

'Flight through Auschwitz' German politician under fire for flyer published in high school

Bavaria deputy premier Hubert Aiwanger was accused of responsibility for parody flyer mocking the Holocaust.

Jewish Resistance during the Holocaust

General Flynn does not have a correct understanding of the Holocaust. I am afraid that many have a similar delusional perception.

Researchers identify mass grave from Holocaust - using technology

Holocaust gravesites identified in Latvia and Netherlands using contemporary technology.

Using technology, researchers identify mass grave from Holocaust

Holocaust survivors living in poverty get free electricity

Amidst blistering summer heat, IFCJ and Israel Electric Corporation team up on behalf of Holocaust survivors.

Holocaust education through video games: Can it work?

A Holocaust museum is launching in Fortnite. Can video games fight antisemitism?

Former Trump adviser blames Jews for dying in Auschwitz

Michael Flynn comes under fire for blaming Jews for their deaths in Auschwitz during the Holocaust.

'Just 13 years old': Blinken mentions stepfather's role in Bialystok ghetto uprising

US Secretary of State describes Bialystok ghetto uprising as "an act of bravery".

The Twin Children of the Holocaust

Review of a book on the meeting of twin survivors, subjected to appalling experiments, with a psychologist who wants the world to remember.

Actor Ben Kingsley reveals why he stars in so many Holocaust films

'A seed was planted in me that said to me, 'One day I will speak' against antisemitism, actor Ben Kingsley says.

Actor Ben Kingsley tells why he stars in so many Holocaust films

Germany: Fire destroys book box dedicated to Holocaust history

Holocaust ‘book box’ at German deportation memorial destroyed in apparent antisemitic arson.

In memory of a Shoah survivor

Yehudah (Leib/Louis) Ben Nussan HaLevi Moskowitz (November 11-August 5, 2023), Tzadik, returned his soul to its maker on Yud Chet, Av.

German man posed as a Jew, telling fake Holocaust story

German man accused of posing as a Jew and peddling fake, antisemitism-laced Holocaust story.

On COVID conspiracies, “Holocaust Education", Book burnings ” and “The Jews”

In the life of a Jew who just wants to be left alone to enjoy the summer, there is always something — every day. It really is crazy..Op-ed.

COVID conspiracies, “Holocaust Education,” and “The Jews”

German soccer team joins Holocaust commemoration project

German football team joins San Diego Jewish school in commemorating children murdered in the Holocaust.

Beloved holocaust survivor Dugo Leitner passed away at 93

David (Dugo) Leitner was best known for his annual custom of eating falafel on the day he was liberated from the Nazis.

White House blasts Fox News: Americans don't need to be torn apart with poison

White House blasts Fox News host’s claim that ‘you had to be useful’ in death camps.

Researchers: Story of Japanese Holocaust hero has been exaggerated

Researchers say Japan has exaggerated the story of Chiune Sugihara, the ‘Japanese Schindler.’

In Germany, a new exhibit puts the DP camps in the spotlight

Landmark exhibits shed light on life in German displaced person camps after the Holocaust.

Holocaust rescuers honored: 'Heroic people of exceptional character'

Government officials, diplomats, scholars to recognize 14 remaining Polish Holocaust rescuers ranging from 80-100 years in age.

Thoughts on Roseanne’s Holocaust “joke”

We have lost our grip. Cancel Culture is ruining us all. Comedians need freedom even to offend,, but the Holocaust crosses the line. Op-ed.

Sderot Mayor: 'Keep doing good 'without borders''

Mayor Alon Davidi was impressed by Rescuers Without Borders' mission to fit and make eyeglasses for Holocaust survivors.

'Truly horrifying' to witness Holocaust memorial being vandalized

Paris-area Holocaust memorial vandalized amid unrest following police killing of a teenager.