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News and updates about Holocaust Memorial Day

The religious community & the Holocaust: Valor or a way of life?

Every year, haredim are accused of avoiding participation in Remembrance Day ceremonies. Only for them, commemoration is a way of life.

The religious community & the Holocaust: Valor or a way of life?

Former judge: 'I have no doubt Demjanjuk is 'Ivan the Terrible''

Retired Supreme Court justice is 'proud' of the court for acquitting former Treblinka guard John Demjanjuk. 'They had mental strength.'

Former judge: 'I have no doubt Demjanjuk is 'Ivan the Terrible''

Yair Lapid misses Holocaust memorial ceremonies - to vacation

MK Lapid flies to US for vacation - on eve of Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day. 'He's coming back for Independence Day.'

Yair Lapid misses Holocaust memorial ceremonies - to vacation

The Torah ark that survived Kristallnacht

A Torah ark that survived Kristallnacht was brought to Israel, discovered in the Hebron Mountains and used in outdoor services during COVID.

The Torah ark that survived Kristallnacht

Survivor: My uncle was murdered as he was holding my hand

Watch the testimony of Holocaust Survivor Yossi Chen, torchlighter at the 2021 Holocaust Memorial ceremony at Yad Vashem.

Survivor: My uncle was murdered as he was holding my hand

Survivors represent the light that shone in the darkness

We, the IDF commanders and soldiers, will pass on the description of what was perpetrated, preserve our independence and defend ourselves.

Survivors represent the light that shone in the darkness

Netanyahu: Nuclear deal that paves way for Iran will not bind us

Prime Minister at Yad Vashem: History has taught us that appeasement agreements are worthless.

Netanyahu: Nuclear deal that paves way for Iran will not bind us

President Rivlin: 900 Holocaust survivors died from Covid-19

President Reuven Rivlin delivered remarks at the official ceremony opening Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day at Yad Vashem

President Rivlin: 900 Holocaust survivors died from Covid-19

Live: Holocaust Remembrance Day opening ceremony at Yad Vashem

Live broadcast of the central state ceremony, marking the start of Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day in Israel.

Live: Holocaust Remembrance Day opening ceremony at Yad Vashem

Holocaust Remembrance Day is back-to-back with Independence Day

We are unable to escape the modern day interconnectedness between Yom Hashoah, Yom Hazikaron, and Yom Haatzmaut. Op-ed.

Holocaust Remembrance Day is back-to-back with Independence Day

EU ambassadors pledge to fight Holocaust denial and distortion

Representatives of 26 EU members as well as EU ambassador to Israel issue joint statement marking Holocaust Remembrance Day.

EU ambassadors pledge to fight Holocaust denial and distortion

Rabbi Sacks on the Holocaust

From the writings of Rabbi Sacks: questions, stories and points for family discussion and a prayer composed by Rabbi Sacks for Yom HaShoah.

Rabbi Sacks on the Holocaust

New Holocaust remembrance ritual aims for 'uplifting voice'

New Yom Hashoah ritual aims to bridge Holocaust remembrance to a post-survivor world.

New Holocaust remembrance ritual aims for 'uplifting voice'

Amb, Erdan: Holocaust deniers disgrace victims, threaten us all

Israel’s Ambassador to the US and UN participates in virtual event with US State Department to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Amb, Erdan: Holocaust deniers disgrace victims, threaten us all

The Tractate of Pesach that was rescued from Hitler's bunker

The connection between Passover and Holocaust Memorial Day just after the holiday is the eternal nature of the Jews.

The Tractate of Pesach that was rescued from Hitler's bunker

'Generations Light the Way':​ Remembering the six million

A​ family-oriented​ commemorative​ project​ for Holocaust Remembrance Day.

'Generations Light the Way':​ Remembering the six million

Arab MK: I don't stand in memory of Holocaust victims

'Israeli government trying to make Holocaust political,' Arab MK Heba Yazbak claims.

Arab MK: I don't stand in memory of Holocaust victims

Luxembourg agrees to pay $1.2m in Holocaust compensation

In first, Luxembourg offers $1.2 million in symbolic compensation to noncitizen Holocaust victims.

Luxembourg agrees to pay $1.2m in Holocaust compensation

Belgian police charge 3 for Holocaust commemoration violations

'This was not an illegal party, participants followed social distancing guidelines,' city councilman says.

Belgian police charge 3 for Holocaust commemoration violations

Berlin Holocaust remembrance event hacked by anti-Semites

Hackers shout anti-Semitic slogans and show images of Hitler while hacking online Holocaust Remembrance Day event.

Berlin Holocaust remembrance event hacked by anti-Semites

Jews, Serbs and Roma join Croatia memorial at WWII death camp

Breaking five-year boycott, Croatian minority groups attend Holocaust memorial at Jasenovac concentration camp. 'We want deeds, not words.'

Jews, Serbs and Roma join Croatia memorial at WWII death camp

Listen to violinist Alma Rose, forced to lead the Auschwitz orchestra

Listen to violinist Alma Rose, forced to lead the Auschwitz orchestra

Remembering special needs victims of the Holocaust

Remembering special needs victims of the Holocaust

PM Netanyahu recites Holocaust survivor's poem at ceremony

PM Netanyahu recites poem by Holocaust survivor Shmuel Ben-Artzi as part of Knesset Holocaust Memorial Day veremony.

PM Netanyahu recites Holocaust survivor's poem at ceremony

Hiding in lockdown withh my family during the Shoah

Hiding in lockdown withh my family during the Shoah

Rabbi Lau: Learn a lesson from coronavirus - no discrimination

Rabbi Lau can't join this year's March of the Living, but shares poignant lesson during the coronavirus outbreak. Arutz Sheva exclusive.

Rabbi Lau: Learn a lesson from coronavirus - no discrimination

The story of Avraham Carmi

‘Abrash, recite the Shema prayer’

Avraham Carmi was born in Poland in 1928. After the German invasion, his family hid in the Jewish cemetery in Warsaw.

‘Abrash, recite the Shema prayer’

Message to the survivors: You are not alone

Youths stand outside homes of Holocaust survivors in Efrat, wearing white shirts and holding flags and candles.

Message to the survivors: You are not alone

Child of the Holocaust, surviving every day

Rabbi Joseph Polak was three years old when the Holocaust ended. His survival story is still unfolding.

Child of the Holocaust, surviving every day

The story of Haim Arbiv

'Father was reading Psalms and there was pounding on the doors'

Haim Arbiv was born in Benghazi, Libya. In 1942, his family was deported to the Giado concentration camp.

'Father was reading Psalms and there was pounding on the doors'

The story of Lea Reuveni

'My faith was my source of strength'

Lea Reuveni was born in Iršava, Czechoslovakia. When the city came under attack, she took care of her younger siblings.

'My faith was my source of strength'

Netanyahu:

'The survivors are right: we can never understand'

PM Binyamin Netanyahu on Holocaust Memorial Day 2020; this year, survivor testimonials to be streamed online in pre-recorded ceremony.

'The survivors are right: we can never understand'

Rivlin: Anti-Semitism is spreading like a virus

Israeli President addresses opening ceremony of Holocaust Memorial Day.

Rivlin: Anti-Semitism is spreading like a virus

Watch: Holocaust Remembrance Day Opening Ceremony 2020

State ceremony marking the start of Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day in Israel held at Yad Vashem.

Watch: Holocaust Remembrance Day Opening Ceremony 2020

EU to 'fight Holocaust denial'

EU: 'We will continue to fight anti-Semitism and take all measures to prevent a situation in which the evil will rise again.'

EU to 'fight Holocaust denial'

'Of all their many promises, the Nazis kept only one'

'Of all their many promises, the Nazis kept only one'

Holocaust questions and answers

Holocaust questions and answers

WZO report: Sharp increase in anti-Semitism

Special report by World Zionist Organization reveals a sharp increase in cases of anti-Semitism following the coronavirus outbreak

WZO report: Sharp increase in anti-Semitism

In memory of Six Million: My grandparents' story

In memory of Six Million: My grandparents' story

Antisemitism report:

18% rise in major violent anti-Semitic incidents

Read the full annual report on Antisemitism worldwide presented by the Kantor Center, Tel Aviv University and the European Jewish Congress

18% rise in major violent anti-Semitic incidents

'Coronavirus crisis is reviving blood libels against Jews'

Dr. Moshe Kantor, President of the European Jewish Congress, presents Annual Report and relates to Antisemitism in wake of COVID-19

'Coronavirus crisis is reviving blood libels against Jews'

Tonight: Hear Holocaust survivors' stories, watch torch-lighting

State Opening Ceremony for Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day to be broadcast at 8 pm Monday evening.

Tonight: Hear Holocaust survivors' stories, watch torch-lighting

Pandemic forces first-ever digital Holocaust Remembrance Day

Survivors say no comparison between coronavirus lockdown and Holocaust, 'indecent' to compare the eras.

Pandemic forces first-ever digital Holocaust Remembrance Day

Rabbis: Hold individual Holocaust memorial ceremonies

Tzohar Rabbinical Organization recommends format for Yom Hashoah commemorations in wake of the coronavirus

Rabbis: Hold individual Holocaust memorial ceremonies

Stories of the Holocaust Memorial Day torchlighters

Coruage and bravery, sacrifice and faith. These are the stories of the torchlighters of this year's official Holocaust memorial ceremony

Stories of the Holocaust Memorial Day torchlighters

Holocaust Day 2020: Solidarity in a disintegrating world

Yad Vashem presents central theme for this year's memorial day: Rescue by Jews during the Holocaust - solidarity in a disintegrating world

Holocaust Day 2020: Solidarity in a disintegrating world

150 Holocaust scholars protest PA threat against Yad Vashem

Official PA newspaper publishes call for murder during gathering of world leaders at Holocaust memorial event in Jerusalem.

150 Holocaust scholars protest PA threat against Yad Vashem

Next week: The Fifth World Holocaust Forum

Preparations underway for special event to be attended by leaders from US, Russia, France, UK and Germany

Next week: The Fifth World Holocaust Forum

Neo-Nazis disrupt Arkansas Holocaust memorial

Protesters with Nazi flags tell Holocaust survivors 'the Holocaust didn't happen, but it should have' during Holocaust Remembrance Day event

Neo-Nazis disrupt Arkansas Holocaust memorial

Eva's Story: Watch the full special feature

Watch Eva's Story, the Holocaust video featured on Instagram throughout Holocaust Memorial day.

Eva's Story: Watch the full special feature

'There is no logic to anti-Semitism'

Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau at March of the Living: We must show the entire world that we exist and that we are eternal.

'There is no logic to anti-Semitism'

120 million views for ​​​​​​​Eva's Stories

Video project bringing Holocaust education into the Instagram era nets millions of views. Arutz Sheva spoke with the co-writer of the series

120 million views for ​​​​​​​Eva's Stories

Amb. Friedman: I now understand G-d's reaction to Cain

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman addresses the March of the Living, calls on nations not to 'stand idly by' on their neighbor's blood.

Amb. Friedman: I now understand G-d's reaction to Cain

Jewish Agency Chair: The pain will stay with us forever

'Here, on this cursed ground, her life ended.' Jewish Agency Chair. Isaac Herzog remembers father's cousin, who was killed at Auschwitz

Jewish Agency Chair: The pain will stay with us forever

Holocaust survivor activates siren

Woman born in a concentration camp activates siren on Holocaust Remembrance Day across the country.

Holocaust survivor activates siren

Watch: Holocaust memorial siren on Tel Aviv main highway

Busy highway comes to standstill as siren goes off for Holocaust Remembrance Day. Many drivers stand at attention beside cars.

Watch: Holocaust memorial siren on Tel Aviv main highway

Rabbi Lau: Anti-Semitism is fought with Jewish education

Former chief rabbi: 'We are a nation with character and heroism, and we have to appreciate what we are and where we are.'

Rabbi Lau: Anti-Semitism is fought with Jewish education

Dayan to ambassadors: Stop the anti-Semitism

Consul General of Israel in New York visits Holocaust exhibition with ambassadors and consuls of various countries.

Dayan to ambassadors: Stop the anti-Semitism

Preserving the past to fix the future

Is anti-Semitism making a comeback in Europe? Was the Holocaust uniquely Jewish or is there a universal lesson to be learned?

Preserving the past to fix the future

'Every train is a response to the trains that transported Jews'

Minister Yisrael Katz speaks at Yom Hashoah memorial, discusses the victory of the current generation over the Nazis.

'Every train is a response to the trains that transported Jews'