Righteous Gentile

Heroic Poles during WWII who should not be forgotten

In condemning the anti-Semitic march on Polish Independence Day in Kalisz, we should not forget the Poles who saved Jewish lives. Op-ed.

Progressive politics don't define the "Righteous Gentile"

The Jewish concept of righteousness cannot be molded to fit a preoccupation with “social justice” that threatens the Jewish future.Op-ed.

Chilean diplomat who saved more than 1,200 Jews honored

Yad Vashem honors diplomat who saved 1,200 Jews in early 1940s by issuing them Chilean passports as a Righteous Gentile.

Monument to honor man who secretly reported Auschwitz atrocities

Monument honors non-Jewish Polish resistance fighter who willingly suffered in Auschwitz.

Son of righteous gentile: Remove father's name from JNF memorial

The son of a Dutch couple that hid Jews from the Nazis wants his father’s name removed from monument, cites Israel's 'ethnic cleansing.'

Supplement to Righteous Gentile Law debated

Proposed Supplement would allow Jews to also be rewards

Holocaust survivor honored for saving Righteous Gentiles

Roman Kent recognized for his work helping gentiles who saved Jews during the Holocaust and now need a hand themselves.

'Righteous Gentile' Gives Israel Back Award Over Gaza

Yad V'Shem award returned after honoree's family allegedly killed in Gaza; return letter blames Israel for 'war crimes.'

Two Brave Great-Grandmothers Link Polish Man to Jewish Past

Tomoho Umeda's great-grandmothers were a Jew and a righteous Gentile - and he tells Arutz Sheva his story in a special interview.

Holocaust Survivor Saved By Wallenberg Tells Story

Hungarian born Vera Koppel gives interview at NYC event to commemorate Righteous Gentile Raoul Wallenberg.

Yad Vashem Honors First Egyptian as 'Righteous Gentile'

Dr. Mohamed Helmy was honored for the assistance he gave Jews during the Holocaust, at great personal risk.

New Yad Vashem Exhibit Honors ‘Righteous Among the Nations’

A new Yad Vashem exhibit focuses on non-Jews who risked everything to save Jews during the Holocaust.

Savior of Thousands of Jews Honored Posthumously

Varian Fry, an American journalist responsible for aiding thousands of Jewish refugees during the Holocaust, was honored posthumously.

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.

Orna Shurani to Celebrate 84th Birthday, Saved 27 Jewish Men

This month, Orna Shurani of Nahariya is to celebrate her 84th birthday - a time of serious reflection for a woman who saved 27 Jewish men.

Vandals Deface Memorial of Raoul Wallenberg in Budapest

Vandals defaced the memorial of 'Righteous Gentile' Raoul Wallenberg, who saved the lives of tens of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust.

Netanyahu to Receive Historic Letter That Saved 50,000 Jews

Netanyahu to receive copy of historic letter written by Dimitar Peshev, who is credited with rescuing 50,000 Bulgarian Jews during Holocaust

Righteous Polish Gentiles Honored in Commemorative Coins

Poland issuing commemorative coins to honor Polish families killed by the Nazis for their efforts to save Jews in the Holocaust.

Savior of Hundreds of Jews Dies at the Age of 91

Tina Strobos, a Dutch woman who rescued more than 100 Jews during the Holocaust, passed away at the age of 91, at her home in Rye, N.Y.

Students Thank A Righteous Gentile Who Chose Israel as Home

Newly-identified "Righteous Among the Nations" Klavdia Likholetova was honored in death by students in Holon who wanted to say "thank you."

Fighting Evil in 1941 Ukraine Led to Living in Israel

In 1941, a 10-year-old received a lesson in fighting evil that she carried with her all her life. It inspired her to move to Israel.

Holocaust-Era Mezuzahs Found in Dutch Home

"I feel like I have received warm regards from my Holocaust victim grandparents whom I never knew," says Miriam Hanina.