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History: Makkabi Berlin becomes first Jewish team to play in German Cup

Despite a 6-0 loss, Makkabi, which was founded by Holocaust survivors in 1970, makes history by taking part in the competition.

Makkabi Berlin becomes first Jewish team to play in German Cup

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.

Beloved holocaust survivor Dugo Leitner passed away at 93

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.

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

New memoir by Anne Frank's best friend tells a tale of survival

‘My Friend Anne Frank’ tells the incredible story of how Anne’s best friend survived the Holocaust.

New memoir by Anne Frank's best friend tells a tale of survival

Holocaust survivor who competed in the Olympics dies at 93

Ben Helfgott, one of two Holocaust survivors to compete in the Olympics, dies at 93.

Holocaust survivor who competed in the Olympics dies at 93

This museum curator is returning art looted by Nazis to Holocaust victims' families

A German museum curator is personally returning art looted by the Nazis to the descendants of the Holocaust victims who owned them.

This museum curator is returning art looted by Nazis to owners

'My mission is to keep Holocaust stories alive'

Dana Arschin-Kraslow, storyteller for the Holocaust Memorial & tolerance center of Nassau County, speaks at Arutz Sheva IHF event.

'My mission is to keep Holocaust stories alive'

83-year-old Holocaust survivor throws out first pitch at Mets game

Holocaust survivor and longtime Mets fan Leo Ullman threw out the first pitch at Thursday’s game.

83-year-old Holocaust survivor throws out 1st pitch at Mets game

Toronto: Holocaust survivors to participate in rewriting Torah scroll

Toronto Holocaust survivors participate in rewriting of Torah scroll discovered more than 75 years after the Holocaust.

Holocaust survivors to participate in rewriting Torah scroll

Holocaust survivor throws 1st pitch at MLB game on 100th birthday

Helen Kahan receives standing ovation after throwing ceremonial first pitch at Tampa Bay Rays - New York Yankees game.

Holocaust survivor throws 1st pitch on 100th birthday

Jerusalem college dedicates center in memory of Holocaust survivor

JCT dedicates entrepreneurship center in memory of industry innovation pioneer and Holocaust survivor Chaim Schreiber.

College dedicates center in memory of Holocaust survivor

Fruma Gallant, mother of Israel's Defense Min., passes away

Fruma Gallant was born in Poland, survived the Holocaust, and built her family in Israel.

Fruma Gallant, mother of Israel's Defense Min., passes away

A Dominican Republic museum could tell the story of Holocaust refugees

The Dominican Republic was a haven for Jews fleeing the Nazis. A museum project could tell that story.

A museum could tell the story of Holocaust refugees

Holocaust survivor Ephraim Mol, 85, dies after collapsing ahead of memorial ceremony

Rabbi Ephraim Mol was slated to recite a prayer at Yad Vashem's Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony - but collapsed before he could do so.

Ephraim Mol, 85, dies after collapsing before memorial ceremony

Moving: Holocaust survivor surprises his granddaughter on Mount Herzl

Holocaust survivor Yaakov Meir Dimenstein visits his granddaughter, who will be flag bearer at the Independence Day torch lighting ceremony.

Holocaust survivor surprises his granddaughter on Mount Herzl

91-Year-Old Holocaust survivor tastes mufletas for the first time

Mordechai Greenstein attended his first Mimouna last Wednesday.

91-Year-Old Holocaust survivor tastes mufletas for the 1st time

Hedda Kleinfeld Schachter, Holocaust survivor and bridal empire builder, dies at 99

Holocaust survivor and bridal empire builder Hedda Kleinfeld passes away at 99.

Hedda Kleinfeld, Holocaust survivor & businesswoman, dies at 99

Forty men ensure UK Holocaust survivor has minyan at funeral

British Holocaust refugee association finds mourners to attend funeral of elderly survivor who had no living family.

Forty men ensure UK Holocaust survivor has minyan at funeral

92-year-old Holocaust survivor is Doug Emhoff’s guest at Biden’s State of the Union speech

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff invites 92-year-old Auschwitz survivor Ruth Cohen to Biden's State of the Union address.

92-year-old Holocaust survivor joins State of the Union speech

Canadian Jewish org launches Holocaust survivor program in Israel

Abraham Global Peace Initiative establishes program to enhance daily lives of Israeli survivors through social and educational initiatives.

Canadian Jewish org opens Holocaust survivor program in Israel

Watch: King Charles III awards MBE to 99-year-old Holocaust survivor

Lily Ebert was a founding member of the UK Holocaust Survivor Centre. "Words cannot explain how much this means to me," she said.

King Charles III awards MBE to 99-year-old Holocaust survivor

24 people charged for harassing Italian Holocaust survivor Liliana Segre

Well known Holocaust educator files report with police after 2 dozen people attack her online, including pro-Palestinian celebrity chef.

24 people charged for harassing Holocaust survivor Liliana Segre

British Holocaust survivor and educator Zigi Shipper dies at 93

Survivor of Auschwitz and Stuffhof awarded British Empire Medal for service to Holocaust education.

British Holocaust survivor and educator Zigi Shipper dies at 93

Austrian Jewish journalist Karl Pfeifer dead at 94

Pfeifer survived the Holocaust, fought in Israel’s War of Independence and went on to campaign against post-war antisemitism in Europe.

Austrian Jewish journalist Karl Pfeifer dead at 94

German zoo gets $26 million from widow of animal-loving Holocaust survivor

Widow of animal-loving Holocaust survivor donates $26 million to zoo in Cologne, Germany, whose residents the survivor said saved him.

German zoo gets $26 million from Holocaust-survivor's widow

99-yr-old Holocaust survivor included on King Charles’ New Year’s honors list

TikTok personality Lily Ebert awarded Order of the British Empire for her work in Holocaust education.

99-yr-old Holocaust survivor makes King Charles’ honors list

Steven Salen, a tailor who survived the Holocaust and dressed presidents, dies at 103

Steven Salen tailored suits for presidents like Richard Nixon and directors like Martin Scorsese, first discussed surviving Shoah in his 90s

Steven Salen, presidential tailor who survived Holocaust, dies

Community mourns Holocaust survivor who was one of the last Ladino speakers

Bosnian Jews mourn Moris Albahari, one of Sarajevo’s last Ladino speakers.

Community mourns Holocaust survivor & 1 of last Ladino speakers

Hogan’s Heroes actor and Holocaust survivor Robert Clary dies at 96

Celebrated singer and actor best known for role as French Corporal Louis LeBeau on Hogan's Heroes.

Hogan’s Heroes actor and Holocaust survivor Robert Clary dies

Holocaust survivor who helped found Meron dies

'Hidden righteous' man Rabbi Yaakov Tanenbaum, who helped found the town of Meron, dies at 100.

Holocaust survivor who helped found Meron dies

Historic first: Holocaust survivor tells her story in Dubai school

Emirati children lit torch of hope together with Holocaust survivor Eve Kugler at an Dubai event commemorating Kristallnacht.

Holocaust survivor tells her story in Dubai school

In historic first, Holocaust survivor to tell her story in Dubai, UAE

84 years since Kristallnacht, commemoration events to be held in Jerusalem, Vienna, and Dubai.

In historic first, Holocaust survivor to tell her story in Dubai

Hannah Pick-Goslar, friend of Anne Frank, passes away at 93

Pick-Goslar, who threw food packages to Anne Frank at the Bergen-Belson death camp, gave lectures on the Holocaust for decades.

Hannah Pick-Goslar, friend of Anne Frank, passes away at 93

Holocaust survivor who escaped Pittsburgh attack dies at 84

Judah Samet narrowly escaped the shooting rampage at the Tree of Life synagogue as he was late arriving to services.

Holocaust survivor who escaped Pittsburgh attack dies at 84

From SOUL to SOLE: Urgent preservation of the children’s shoes at Auschwitz

More than 8,000 shoes stored at the camp found to be rapidly disintegrating with the passage of time.

Urgent preservation of the children’s shoes at Auschwitz

ESPN documentary focuses on Holocaust and Munich Olympics survivor Shaul Ladany

ESPN shines light on Shaul Ladany, a repeated survivor of a Nazi bombing, a concentration camp, then the 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre.

ESPN documentary focuses on Holocaust, Munich Olympics survivor

Holocaust survivor: Lapid said 'Get off the plane together with me, this is our victory'

Holocaust survivor Shoshana Trister tells INN about her fear of getting off the plane in Germany and the PM's special appeal to her.

'Lapid said: Get off the plane with me, this is our victory'

This 98-year-old Holocaust survivor still swims competitively

Nora Tausz Ronai, Holocaust survivor and Brazilian swimming champion, is still competing at 98.

This 98-year-old Holocaust survivor still swims competitively

New cookbook showcases Auschwitz survivors' recipes and stories

Food was a comfort for Auschwitz survivors. A new cookbook showcases their recipes — and resilience.

New cookbook showcases Auschwitz survivors' recipes and stories

CNN anchor: 'Grateful my parents were open about the Holocaust'

Wolf Blitzer, the son of Holocaust survivors, discusses his new CNN special on the US Holocaust Memorial Museum.

CNN anchor: 'Grateful my parents were open about the Holocaust'