Kristallnacht

Herschel Grynszpan and the untold story of Kristallnacht

Just as the spread of any virus can persist almost perpetually, so too has the disease of antisemitism infected Europe for hundreds (if not thousands) of years. Op-ed.

What happens after Europe Pogrom 2024?

A Kristallnacht wind blew in from Amsterdam in November 2024.

Key to synagogue destroyed on Kristallnacht returns home

A survivor kept the key from a German synagogue destroyed on Kristallnacht. 86 years later, the relic is returning home.

86 years after Kristallnacht:

96% of European Jews experience antisemitism

Israel's National Task Force for Countering De-legitimization and Fighting Antisemitism releases report on the rise of antisemitism in Europe and online in the year since the October 7 massacre,

During Kristallnacht anniversary

Watch: Demonstrator snatches Israeli flag, throws it in a river

A demonstrator in Stockholm, Sweden grabbed an Israeli flag and threw it in a river during a commemoration of Kristallnacht.

In shoadow of Amsterdam pogrom

Portuguese Holocaust Museum, British Embassy mark Kristallnacht

British Embassy in Portugal sponsors Kristallnacht commemoration at the Holocaust Museum in Oporto, Portugal. President of Porto Jewish Community: “Kristallnacht is not part of history but happening today. The way to fight antisemitism is to educate the youth.”

Netanyahu:

'We won't let history repeat itself, we will fight antisemitism'

Prime Minister Netanyahu attacked Holland for its conduct during the attacks on Israelis and warned: 'We have learned something from history: Wild attacks that start against Jews, never end with the Jews.'

Remembering Kristallnacht: November 9-10, 1938

Kristallnacht marked a dramatic escalation in the Nazi’s treatment of Jews.

A very modern pogrom - coming to a stadium near you?

Is this is what multiculturalism looks like? Opinion.

Declare Columbia University a terror organization

Kristallnacht is the right name for what occurred at Columbia University, Op-ed.

What Jews must remember on Int'l Holocaust Day

Can the Holocaust happen again? My answer is a definite yes.

Berlin:

Brandenburg Gate lit up with: 'Never Again is Now'

On the night marking Kristallnacht and amid the war between Israel and Hamas, Berlin landmark lit up with a message against antisemitism.

Kristallnacht in the shadow of the October 7 massacre

The cannibals of society eagerly await to devour their prey; they feed upon fear and desperately search for defenseless scapegoats.

The silence of the Holocaust Museums

Museums robotically having Kristallnacht events without pausing to bring in the current attacks on Jews are violating their mission. Op-ed.

Netherlands:

SWC condemns Kristallnacht event invite to Sigrid Kaag

Simon Wiesenthal Center noteDutch Finance Minister Sigrid Kaag admitted to paying salaries of killers of Jewish teenager.

85 years after Kristallnacht:

Germany to begin rebuilding grand synagogue in Hamburg

Hamburg city officials hand Bornplatz Synagoge over to Jewish community, apologize for delay in restitution.

Roger Waters vows to play Frankfurt citing Kristallnacht

In bizarre social media rant, former Pink Floyd bassist also compares himself to teenage German anti-war activist executed by Nazis.

When did the Holocaust begin?

Debate over the name and timeline from 1933 to 1945.

On Kristallnacht, Munich protesters compare COVID to Holocaust

Former Jewish leader clashes with demonstrators at Munich anti-vax protest on Kristallnacht.

Italian synagogue vandalized on anniversary of Kristallnacht

Synagogue in Trieste defaced with antisemitic graffiti on 84th anniversary of Kristallnacht.

Kristallnacht- Never forget! (With newly surfaced photos)

Anti-Semitism may start small, but it grows exponentially. Time to learn from history. Op-ed.

Op-ed:

What was the German public's reaction to Kristallnacht?

German poet:“Where you go, grab a Jew,/G-d’s supposed chosen few/ Christians, stick him in his ghetto/ Before he does the same to you.”

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.

In Germany, Kristallnacht goes by a different name. Here’s why.

'There are good reasons to reject the term' Kristallnacht, German journalist and author says.

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Amb. shares father Chaim Herzog's thoughts on Kristallnacht

Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Herzog shares a speech his father gave to the UN about the horrors of Kristallnacht in 1975.

KFC message in Germany: Enjoy crispy chicken on Kristallnacht

Fast food giant apologizes minutes after sending message calling on customers in Germany to enjoy its chicken on Kristallnacht anniversary.

German center in Israel to mark Kristallnacht with Nakba event

Left-wing German party sponsors planned Kristallnacht event comparing the Holocaust to the establishment of Israel in 1948.

Following Israeli protest:

German Holocaust-Nakba event postponed until after Kristallnacht

Foreign Ministry demands 'shameful' event in Tel Aviv be cancelled completely after it is delayed until next week.

Israel "shocked and disgusted" at Holocaust-Nakba event in TA

Foreign Ministry calls for event linking the Holocaust to the 'Nakba' to be canceled. 'Cynical and manipulative.'

Brandenburg:

'Jewish life and faith belong at the heart of our society'

Brandenburg's leader condemns antisemitism on 84th anniversary of Kristallnacht.

Menachem Ben Yashar, early Temple Mount activist, passes away

Ben Yashar was born in Germany before the Second World War. He passed away at the age of 98.

Parts of Torah scroll lost since Kristallnacht uncovered

German minister hands over segments of lost Torah scroll to city of Görlitz 83 years after his father came into possession of them,

March of Life honours 83rd anniversary of Kristallnacht

Heinz Reuss, international director of March of Life, spoke to Arutz Sheva about speaking out against anti-Semitism.

What Torah did our forefathers study before Torah was given?

The adventures of Yaakov Avinu and the anniversary of Kristallnacht.

Kristallnacht must be remembered

One asks, how could the entire world stand by and allow such a disaster to occur? It had no qualms, talking big and doing nothing. Op-ed.

83 years since Kristallnacht: Matan Kahana inaugurates synagogue

83 years ago the Nazis burned and destroyed synagogues. Today in Hatzor HaGlilit we inaugurate a new synagogue in Eretz Israel."

Cities around the world mark Kristallnacht anniversary

'Let there be light' global initiative keeps lights on it cities around the world in memory of Kristallnacht pogrom.

November 9, 1938: This is the night the Holocaust began

Beginning with Kristallnacht, the Nazis engaged in a genocide of Jews. Its only purpose was to wipe them off the face of the Earth. Op-ed.

Kristallnacht: A nationwide pogrom

Any suggestion that German Jews were passive in leaving after Kristallnacht are mistaken. Most of those who could escape did so. Op-ed.

EU Jewish leader to politicians: Anti-Semitism cannot be ignored

Rabbi Menachem Margolin, Chairman of EJA, speaks to Arutz Sheva about combating anti-Semitism and Holocaust education in Europe.

Let's leave Hitler and his henchmen out of the discussion

The riot at the Capitol was despicable – but Kristallnacht? The hyperbole is disgusting, especially coming from a native Austrian. Op-ed

Arnold Schwarzegger: Capitol raid was like Kristallnacht

Actor and former California governor excoriates Trump, compares violence on Capitol Hill to the Holocaust-era Nazi pogroms of Kristallnacht.

Schwarzenegger compares Trump to Hitler, Republicans to Nazis

Austrian-born former California gov & Hollywood star compares Kristallnacht to last week's riot, Trump to Hitler, protesters to Nazis.

CNN anchor apologizes for Trump-Kristallnacht comparison

Christiane Amanpour apologizes for comparing Trump's term in office to Kristallnacht: I regret any pain my statement may have caused.

Israel demands CNN apologize for Trump-Kristallnacht comparison

Israel's Diaspora Ministry blasts Christiane Amanpour for comparing Trump presidency to Kristallnacht, demanding apology from CNN.

CNN host under fire after comparing Kristallnacht to Trump

Christiane Amanpour blasted after comparing Trump’s four years in office to Kristallnacht.

'The virus of antisemitism is tougher than coronavirus'

President Reuven Rivlin hosts event marking 82 years since Kristallnacht.

Let There Be Light: World Leaders and Houses of Worship unite

Thousands take part in #LetThereBeLight interfaith initiative from dozens of countries and hundreds of Houses of Worship from diverse faiths

Bahraini Jews mark Kristallnacht

Bahraini Jews mark 82nd anniversary of Kristallnacht for first time since the Arab nation normalized ties with Israel.

Kristallnacht must never be forgotten

Jews must be on guard to fight anti-Semitism, but in 1938, no one could imagine the future. Now we know it can happen anywhere..Op-ed.

NY & Bahrain synagogues to remember Kristallnacht, together

Synagogues in New York & Bahrain twin for historic March of the Living “Let There be Light” Kristallnacht program.

Joe Biden, FDR, and the Nazis

FDR cut out all references to Germany and to Hitler, Goebbels and other Nazis out of his response to Kristallnacht. Op-ed.

An open letter to Rabbi Zachariah Wallerstein

It seems we need reminders that no matter how sweet exile, galut, seems, it is not our home. BLM provided them. Don't wait, come now. Op-ed.

America’s “Nights of Rage”

The November elections are not a referendum about Trump. They are a referendum about America. Opinion.

Why those Syrian atrocities still matter

Jews felt safe in Germany, too

Kristallnacht Cantata: Aboriginal leader's 1938 fight for Jews

The Kristallnacht Cantata: a Voice of Courage, on Aboriginal leader William Cooper's pro-Jewish protest premieres in Melbourne this Sunday..

Stickers shaped like yellow stars placed in Scandinavia

Stickers shaped like yellow stars that Nazis made Jews wear during the Holocaust placed on multiple Jewish sites in Denmark and Sweden.

'Act as soon as possible, before hatred becomes normal'

UN Secretary-General says he will convene a conference on education to combat anti-Semitism and other hate crimes.

Kristallnacht must never be forgotten