News for International Holocaust Remembrance Day Tony Blinken: My stepfather was a Holocaust survivor'My stepfather spent nearly four years in labor and death camps before being rescued by American troops,' US Sec. of State Blinken says. Angela Merkel participates in historic Torah scroll writing ceremonyTorah scroll that survived the Nazis is restored in historic ceremony. Luxembourg agrees to pay $1.2m in symbolic Holocaust compensationIn first, Luxembourg offers $1.2 million in symbolic compensation to noncitizen Holocaust victims. Ambassador Erdan: Fight anti-Semitism just as you fight COVIDOn International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Ambassador Erdan calls on UN to address the threat from Iran and resurgence of anti-Semitism. Will we avoid a Holocaust?The big question looming on this International Holocaust Remembrance Day concerns the future, not the past. Opinion. Hungarian president marks Holocaust Remembrance Day at historic Buda SynagogueHungarian president János Áder lit a candle at the Old Buda Synagogue at a ceremony marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken participates in Holocaust memorial ceremony"Remembering, Perpetuating, and Pursuing Justice" - special online event in commemoration of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day 'The time has come for Europe to reinvent itself'Conference of European Rabbis president addresses European Parliament on occasion of International Holocaust Commemoration Day. Online commemoration of Int'l Holocaust Remembrance DayEJA hosts online International Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony featuring hundreds of EU heads, Parliamentarians and Jewish leaders. Netanyahu: 'Never Again' isn't a slogan - it's our mission'People thought that after horrors of the Holocaust, humanity would finally learn its lesson. They were dead wrong,' says Netanyahu. Watch: Israeli, Arab activists promote Holocaust awarenessSocial activists from Israel, Gulf states mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day - 'Spreading message in the Arab world.' A "Holocaust Siddur"The "Holocaust Siddur" is made up of the regular Maariv evening service with numerous program ideas and material added in English. Review. Holocaust-era wallet sewn from Torah scroll discovered in PolandPolish citizen donates to Shem Olam institute a wallet sewn by his grandfather, made from Torah scrolls desecrated by the Nazis. 'Holocaust denial has become a potent form of anti-Semitism'Watch: Park East Synagogue and the UN host International Holocaust Remembrance virtual service. Israeli President Rivlin says anti-Semitism 'hovering' again over EuropeVisiting Poland and Germany, Pres. Rivlin warns of rising anti-Semitism in Europe, says US peace plan 'could bring great hope.' US will contribute $2 million to Auschwitz-Birkenau FoundationUS is committed to 'Holocaust education, remembrance, dialogue, and research,' State Department says. Danon: It is not enough to condemn anti-Semitism, it is time to actUN marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day with a special session of General Assembly. UK gov't: Donation to Auschwitz will ensure lessons 'live on for generations'British Government promises to provide £1 million funding to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation.Silicon Valley executives to host Holocaust remembrance eventsYouTube, Houzz, WhatsApp, and ICON executives host Holocaust survivors, hold remembrance events in their homes. Pres. Rivlin leves for Poland and Germany on Holocaust memorial tripPresident Rivlin’s visit to Poland and Germany to mark 75 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Pope Francis condemns ‘barbaric resurgence’ of anti-SemitsmPope meets delegation from the Simon Wiesenthal Center ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. At Holocaust event, Jewish leaders urge: 'We need to safeguard Jews in Europe''We need more than 'Never Again' to safeguard Jews in Europe,' EU Jewish chief says. These are the world leaders who will attend the 75th World Holocaust Forum this weekKings, princes, presidents, prime ministers, foreign ministers to converge on Jerusalem, commemorate the Holocaust. This is the full list. Chelsea soccer club unveils new Holocaust mural honoring murdered soccer playersChelsea soccer club unveils mural with Jewish soccer players murdered at Auschwitz. Ukraine parliament official urges 'sharp, quick, and decisive' response to anti-SemitismFor the first time, Ukrainian Parliament marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day. UN marks International Holocaust Remembrance DayAmbassador Danon: Calls for the destruction of the Jewish people continue in full force. UK Chief Rabbi salutes Holocaust survivorsRabbi Ephraim Mirvis says survivors 'have been absolutely determined to teach the world about love, unity tolerance and peace.' Church march in memory of Shoah meets anti-SemitismCalifornia church commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day accosted by man yelling anti-Semitic, anti-Israel insults. Polish PM: Hitler's Germany responsible for Holocaust, not NazisPolish Prime Minister says "all the evil" of the Holocaust came from Germany. Poll: Five percent of British citizens deny the HolocaustNew poll finds more than 2.6 million British people think the Holocaust is a myth.Polish nationalists protest at AuschwitzFar-right Polish demonstrators protest against Jewish focus in Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony. 'Remember those who saved Jews'White House releases statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. 'Our mission in Poland will never end'Polish Ambassador to Israel delivers message in Hebrew on Holocaust Remembrance Day asking if 'memory' is enough. 'Anti-Semitism and hatred are still among us'President Rivlin welcomes Action Reconciliation Service for Peace to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The view from a cattle carI could touch the wagons but I never dared. I thought that I have no right to do so. I was not there at the time. But I felt the energy of that horror. I felt it physically. British spiritual leaders urge unity on Holocaust DayArchbishop of Canterbury, British Chief Rabbi and prominent imam sign joint letter on the occasion of International Holocaust Memorial Day. Watch: Israeli artists in moving performance at the UNIsraeli singers Amir Benayoun, David D'Or and Miri Mesika perform at UN ceremony in honor of International Holocaust Day. Watch: Israeli artists preparing for UN ceremonyDavid D'or, Miri Mesika and Amir Benayoun rehearsing ahead of UN ceremony in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. 'Israel's schools will address Polish law about death camps'Education Minister orders Israeli schools to cover the role of European nations in Holocaust. 'Many nations helped the Nazis murder Jews.' 'Proud to work for the President, who stands up for the Jews'US Press Secretary tweets video with story of her visit as a child to Yad Vashem with her father, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee. 'Survivors' stories must remain part of our collective memory'European Commission President on Int'l Holocaust Day: Anti-Semitism is not only a threat for Jews. Trump: We remember the brutal murder of six million JewsTrump condemns the murder of six million Jews during the Holocaust in statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.Why the Holocaust does not fade awayThe promotion of a new Holocaust is not a distortion category in the strictest sense of the word, even though the two are related UK Labour leader fails to mention Jews in Holocaust Day messageADL blasts Jeremy Corbyn after he failed to mention Jews and anti-Semitism in International Holocaust Remembrance Day message. Introducing the 'Anti-Semitism Cyber Monitoring System'Ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Diaspora Affairs Ministry reveals new and unique platform to combat online anti-Semitism. 'Anti-Semitism will not disappear quickly'EU Coordinator for fighting Anti-Semitism discusses efforts to combat anti-Semitism on continent. 'A strong democracy can face the issues.' 'Words aren't enough to stop anti-Semitism'Knesset Speaker blasts European hypocrisy over anti-Semitism in speech at EU parliament. 'Anti-Semitism has no excuse.' Holocaust Historian indicts Austria on looted Jewish propertyIn Austrian jail, Holocaust historian indicts the country for how it handles looted Jewish property. Freud's daughter Anna received $80 in the 1950s for an estate stolen from her family. Diaspora Ministry: Dramatic increase in anti-SemitismAnnual report indicates record number of anti-Semitic events in UK, half of Western Europe immigrant population holds anti-Semitic views. Israeli singer gives up on visa to sing at UNAmir Benayoun gives up on opportunity to acquire visa that would enable him to fly to perform on Holocaust Remembrance Day. US denies entry visa to Israeli singer invited to perform at UNAmir Benayoun scheduled to sing his song, 'The Last Survivor,' at the UN on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. 'Holocaust survivor anthem' to be performed at UN by 3 IsraelisDavid D'or, Amir Benayoun and Miri Mesika will perform 'The last survivor' at UN on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. Listen. Netanyahu: Trump 'understands' Jewish meaning of HolocaustNetanyahu says Trump’s administration now understands that the meaning of the Holocaust was the attempt to eradicate the Jews. Schumer condemns 'troubling' White House Holocaust statementSen. Chuck Schumer joins list of Democrats to have condemned the White House International Holocaust Remembrance Day statement. Republicans block resolution against Trump Holocaust statementHouse Republicans block Democratic effort to vote on a resolution slamming the White House for its Holocaust Remembrance Day statement.Trump aide: Holocaust statement criticism is 'asinine'Deputy assistant to Trump says that criticism of statement on Holocaust was motivated solely by a desire to attack the president. White House dismisses criticism of Trump's Holocaust Day messageWatch: Press secretary Sean Spicer says criticism of Trump’s statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day was “ridiculous”. |
