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News and updates about Holocaust Memorial Day

Watch: 'To be a human being'

Central event for youth ahead of March of the Living held in Krakow, Poland, Erev Yom HaShoah.

Watch: 'To be a human being'

Rivlin at Yad Vashem:

'Anti-Semitism is permeating the heart of European leadership'

'Survivors, every one of you is a miracle, a symbol of life out of death, of hope and faith in life and the eternity of the Jewish people.'

'Anti-Semitism is permeating the heart of European leadership'

March of the Living 2019 to spotlight Greek Holocaust victims

US ambassador to Israel to head delegation of US ambassadors and White House representatives joining 31st International March of the Living.

March of the Living 2019 to spotlight Greek Holocaust victims

Troubling Holocaust knowledge and awareness survey

New survey by the Claims Conference finds gaps in Holocaust knowledge in Austria. More than one-third feel Nazism could come to power again.

Troubling Holocaust knowledge and awareness survey

Stories of the 2019 Holocaust memorial torchlighters

Six Holocaust survivors will light torches at the official memorial ceremony, and one will speak on behalf of the survivors

Stories of the 2019 Holocaust memorial torchlighters

Thessaloniki mayor to visit Israel

Thessaloniki mayor plans to visit Ghetto Fighters' House, seeks to deepen ties between Israel, his city, and world Jewry.

Thessaloniki mayor to visit Israel

3 ambassadors to lead US delegation at March of the Living

Eight US officials, including three ambassadors, to represent US government at annual March of the Living in Poland.

3 ambassadors to lead US delegation at March of the Living

What is behind the question of G-d's presence in the Holocaust?

Rabbi Lundin: Question of where G-d was during Holocaust serves as excuse for pessimistic worldview. 'There is G-d, this is our comfort.'

What is behind the question of G-d's presence in the Holocaust?

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Yad Vashem Online Exhibition: Last Letters from Holocaust: 1944

'By preserving these precious items – they will act as voice of the victims and the survivors.'

Yad Vashem Online Exhibition: Last Letters from Holocaust: 1944

Holocaust day 2019: The war within the war

Central theme this year will be: "The War Within The War: The Struggle Of The Jews To Survive During The Holocaust"

Holocaust day 2019: The war within the war

'Never again is right now'

Thousands attend Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony in Manhattan.

'Never again is right now'

What if there was Instagram in the Holocaust?

New project presents how life of 13-year-old girl would look during Holocaust if she could have recorded her personal story via social media

What if there was Instagram in the Holocaust?

Ambassador Friedman to take part in March of the Living

US Ambassador to Israel will lead delegation of US ambassadors to March of the Living on Holocaust Memorial Day.

Ambassador Friedman to take part in March of the Living

EU ambassador to Israel hosts Holocaust Remembrance Day event

European Union Ambassador hosts Israeli delegation in Brussels for Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony.

EU ambassador to Israel hosts Holocaust Remembrance Day event

Polish nationalists protest at Auschwitz

Far-right Polish demonstrators protest against Jewish focus in Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony.

Polish nationalists protest at Auschwitz

Whitewashing anti-Jewish acts from the Holocaust to today

Whitewashing anti-Jewish acts from the Holocaust to today

Netanyahu: Trump's Iran sanctions are crippling Hezbollah

PM says Lebanese terror group is in 'distress' due to loss of funding from Iran and 'embarrassed' by demolition of terror tunnels.

Netanyahu: Trump's Iran sanctions are crippling Hezbollah

UK Labour leader hosted Hamas members in Parliament

Labour chief Jeremy Corbyn welcomed Hamas members and other extremists who called for attacks on Royal Navy.

UK Labour leader hosted Hamas members in Parliament

Daughter of Nazis awarded for saving lives in Israel

EMS volunteer Tina Berkovitz converted to Judaism, works in an Israeli ER - and is the daughter of Nazis.

Daughter of Nazis awarded for saving lives in Israel

Watch: Haredi soldiers pray at Western Wall

Haredi soldiers 'sworn in' to IDF in special ceremony at the Western Wall. Rabbis: Haredi soldiers ensure Holocaust never happens again.

Watch: Haredi soldiers pray at Western Wall

At London event, Jews question whether to remain in Europe

At London Holocaust Memorial event, a Jewish community questions the future of Jewish life in Europe.

At London event, Jews question whether to remain in Europe

Watch: Astronaut sends Holocaust remembrance message from space

US astronaut Andrew Feustel commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day with video message sent from the International Space Station.

Watch: Astronaut sends Holocaust remembrance message from space

Watch: We Remember

Kain Rivers' song in the spirit of Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Watch: We Remember

Holocaust lessons:

The antidote to deadly bureaucratic blindness

What will a career bureaucrat do when forced to choose between loyalty to principle and loyalty to his source of power? Commentary.

The antidote to deadly bureaucratic blindness

'March of the Living connects young Jews to Israel'

Greg Masel, Gen. Dir. of Keren Hayesod, says March of the Living brings young Jews closer to Israel, strengthens Jewish identity.

'March of the Living connects young Jews to Israel'

Jews, make aliyah

The lesson of the Holocaust is the importance of Jewish strength, self-reliance, and above all else living in Israel.

Jews, make aliyah

Columbia: Anti-Israel demonstration opposite Holocaust Day booth

Students for Justice in Palestine at Columbia University demonstrate next to booth marking Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Columbia: Anti-Israel demonstration opposite Holocaust Day booth

Watch: Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau addresses March of the Living

Holocaust survivor and former Chief Rabbi of Israel says world will not let Jews forget the Holocaust.

Watch: Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau addresses March of the Living

Not much of a poem for Holocaust Day

Not much of a poem for Holocaust Day

Polish President: Holocaust Law won't block survivors' speeches

Despite newly-passed law barring claims of Polish complicity in Holocaust, Poland says survivors won't be charged for criticizing Poland.

Polish President: Holocaust Law won't block survivors' speeches

Trump: Americans have 'moral obligation' to fight anti-Semitism

President Trump issues Holocaust Remembrance Day proclamation, saying Americans are 'obligated' to combat anti-Semitism.

Trump: Americans have 'moral obligation' to fight anti-Semitism

Holocaust survivor activates national siren with granddaughter

Siren operator this year is Holocaust survivor Avraham Zalmanovich and granddaughter Corporal Gal Roth.

Holocaust survivor activates national siren with granddaughter

The Holocaust - Why?

The Holocaust - Why?

Discord in Knesset ceremony at Kastner mention

Storm surrounding mention of controversial WWII figure at Knesset ceremony; Science Minister leaves in protest as name read.

Discord in Knesset ceremony at Kastner mention

'We baked matzah on a can, each of us received a crumb'

Survivor Rabbi Issachar Dov Goldstein went on to found Bnei Akiva yeshiva in Beer Sheva. 'We didn't let them destroy our Jewish spirit.'

'We baked matzah on a can, each of us received a crumb'

Smotrich: IDF educational document is 'Holocaust denial'

Jewish Home MK slams Education Corps document, according to which loss of 'checks and balances' in rule of law caused Holocaust.

Smotrich: IDF educational document is 'Holocaust denial'

Abusing Anne Frank's memory

Abusing Anne Frank's memory

Fearless

Fearless

Opinion

IDF's message to soldiers: We could all become Nazis

Education Corps asserts that deterioration in rule of law, erosion of democracy are what led to the destruction of the six million. No less.

IDF's message to soldiers: We could all become Nazis

A new form of Holocaust denial

A new form of Holocaust denial

'Ensure that the memory of the Holocaust lives among us'

Minister Gila Gamliel hosts Holocaust survivor Esther Schlesinger from Efrat on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

'Ensure that the memory of the Holocaust lives among us'

Can we talk about the Holocaust with children?

Judy Simon talks to three professionals about sharing Holocaust experiences with children

Can we talk about the Holocaust with children?

'Fighter planes we lacked at Auschwitz now ensure our existence'

Education Minister stresses Israel's responsibility to protect itself, while celebrating the bravery of the many Jews who fought the Nazis.

'Fighter planes we lacked at Auschwitz now ensure our existence'

'Never say you have reached the end of the road - WE ARE HERE!'

'Never say you have reached the end of the road - WE ARE HERE!'

Holocaust Remembrance Day:

Netanyahu warns Iran: Do not test Israel's determination

PM Netanyahu, President Rivlin address Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony at Yad Vashem.

Netanyahu warns Iran: Do not test Israel's determination

The Holocaust: Dwelling alone

The Holocaust:  Dwelling alone

Holocaust denial - Israel, 2018

Those comparing the fate of African infiltrators to that of European Jews during the Holocaust need to do some personal reckoning. Opinion.

Holocaust denial - Israel, 2018

'It is right to call you heroes of the Holocaust'

PM, wife meet with Holocaust survivors who lit torches at Yad Vashem at Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony, praise their will to live.

'It is right to call you heroes of the Holocaust'

These are the stories of the six torch lighters

During the official Holocaust memorial ceremony at Yad Vashem six Holocaust survivors will light the torches. Six flames, six stories.

These are the stories of the six torch lighters

Watch: Holocaust survivors perform song 'Chai'

600 Holocaust survivors and families celebrate life with song 'Chai' by Ofra Haza in new arrangement.

Watch: Holocaust survivors perform song 'Chai'

Israeli president visits Greek site of future Holocaust museum

Israeli President Rivlin visits site of future Holocaust museum in northern Greece.

Israeli president visits Greek site of future Holocaust museum

The hypocrisy of World Holocaust Memorial Day

The hypocrisy of World Holocaust Memorial Day

United Nations has 'responsibility to preserve the truth'

International March of the Living marks 30th anniversary with special exhibit at the UN.

United Nations has 'responsibility to preserve the truth'

Ex-London mayor on Iranian TV for Holocaust Remembrance Day

Ken Livingstone, ex-Mayor of London and member of Labour Party, appears on Iranian state TV, claims Zionist movement colluded with Hitler.

Ex-London mayor on Iranian TV for Holocaust Remembrance Day

Kurz says Austria bears 'responsibility' for Holocaust

Austrian Chancellor Kurz admits country's role in Holocaust, promises to fight anti-Semitism.

Kurz says Austria bears 'responsibility' for Holocaust

European Parliament commemorates Roma Holocaust

For the first time, European Parliament includes Roma victims in Holocaust Remembrance Day event. Roma still suffer discrimination today.

European Parliament commemorates Roma Holocaust

Watch: Memorial prayer recited at European Parliament

IDF Chief Cantor Shai Abramson sings 'Kel Malei Rahamim' prayer at international Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony in European Parliament.

Watch: Memorial prayer recited at European Parliament

EJC President warns Europe as Holocaust memory fades

WATCH: European Jewish leader warns Europe's immunization to anti-Semitism is ending as Holocaust memory fades.

EJC President warns Europe as Holocaust memory fades

Jewish, Christian and Muslim leaders discuss the Holocaust

What happens when a rabbi, an imam, and an archbishop meet at a Holocaust Remembrance Day conference?

Jewish, Christian and Muslim leaders discuss the Holocaust

'Time to end Jewish privilege' on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Anti-Semitic poster calling for end of 'Jewish privilege' hung at Kansas State University on Holocaust Remembrance day

'Time to end Jewish privilege' on Holocaust Remembrance Day