Memorial

March in Memory of Fallen Soldier

Hundreds march in memory of soldier who died stopping suicide bomber.

Memorial Planned for Jerusalem’s Victims of Terrorism

The city of Jerusalem is planning a memorial for local terrorism victims on Ammunition Hill.

Historian: Brave Jews Set Jerusalem’s Borders

Memorial held for 16 slain soldiers who fell in defense of northern Jerusalem. Historian: They created today’s Jerusalem.

First ‘Intifada’ Victim: Is Our Blood Less Red?

Victims of terrorism are hurt by decision to remember just soldiers at new memorial. Supreme Court will not intervene.

Auschwitz Records 1.43 Million Visitors in 2012

The Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp memorial and museum registered 1.43 million visitors in 2012, a record number in its 65-year history.

Jerusalem to Name Highway for Shamir

Jerusalem plans to honor former Prime Minister Yitzchak Shamir.

Carmel Disaster: ‘The Pain Will Always be With Us’

Memorial held for Carmel Fire victims. Widow: We balance pain, new life.

French Pres Criticizes Bibi: Turned Memorial into Election Rally

Francois Hollande criticized Binyamin Netanyahu for being "obsessed with Iran" and for using memorial service in Toulouse for political gain

Tens of Thousands Celebrate at Rachel's Tomb

Tens of thousands of people arrived at Rachel’s Tomb on Saturday night for the annual celebration of her life.

Over 13,000 at Rachel’s Tomb as Celebrations Begin

More than 13,000 have already visited Rachel’s Tomb in honor of the Biblical matriarch’s passing; more to come.

Ukraine Unveils $60 Million Jewish Center, Holocaust Memorial

Some 300 guests and dignitaries marked the grand opening of Jewish Community Center and Holocaust Museum in the Ukraine.

National Infantry Museum Inaugurates New Holocaust Exhibit

A new Holocaust exhibit opened at National Infantry Museum in honor of WWII war hero.

Dutch Government to Fund Yad Vashem Digitization Project

Yad Vashem and the Netherlands signed an agreement whereby Dutch government will support digitization of files regarding Righteous Gentiles.

New Memorial to Raoul Wallenberg Inaugurated in Stockholm

A memorial to Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish diplomat who saved the lives of thousands of Jews during WWII, was inaugurated in Stockholm.

First Orthodox Jewish Holocaust Museum to Open in Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s first Holocaust museum, the first Holocaust museum in the world to focus on Orthodox Jews, will open next spring.

Swedish Minister: Put Annual Raoul Wallenberg Day on Calendar

Swedish minster calls for an annual day on calendar to remember the Righteous Gentile who saved hundreds of thousands of Jews from Nazis.

‘Arab Terror Targets Even the Dead’

Memorial for terror victim is defaced and Israeli flag torn. “Arab terror targets the living and dead alike,” Samaria residents say.