News for Yad Vashem Survivor: 'I have never harmed anyone,' he thought. 'My only sin was being born a Jew'Watch the harrowing story of a small boy ripped away from his mother and forced to do excruciating labor before making it to Israel. Survivor's testimony: We had a symbolic Seder as the street next to us went up in flamesWatch the story of Halina Friedman, left for dead during a Nazi 'Aktion', one of the torch lighters at the 2021 Yom Hashoah ceremony. Holocaust Survivor: My uncle was murdered as he was holding my handWatch the testimony of Holocaust Survivor Yossi Chen, torchlighter at the 2021 Holocaust Memorial ceremony at Yad Vashem. Holocaust Survivor Manya Bigunov: Israel was our dream for many yearsWatch: Holocaust Survivor Manya Bigunov tells her story. Manya lit one of the torches at the official ceremony at Yad Vashem. Yad Vashem: Polish court's Holocaust ruling a substantive blow to academic freedomIsraeli Holocaust museum calls court condemnation of Holocaust scholars "unacceptable." Are there now memory communities in Holocaust discourse?The controversy around Yad Vashem’s directorate chairman suggests that Holocaust discourse is deteriorating into polemical argument. Op-ed. 'He had an extraordinary personality and achieved great things'Yad Vashem mourns passing of Sheldon Adelson: Particularly striking was his boundless love for the Jewish people and the State of Israel. The Parsha and Current Events: The wanderings of JewsThis week we read of Jacob's flight and finished Erovin in the Daf Hayom, Yad Vashem is to get anew head and Satmar defied rules.Connected? Yad Vashem Chairman Avner Shalev to step down after 27 yearsChief of Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum, Avner Shalev, announces plans to resign. 'Battle anti-Semitism, educate about the Holocaust'In light of recent anti-Semitic incidents, Yad Vashem calls on world leaders to enact meaningful educational policy to combat antisemitism ‘Abrash, recite the Shema prayer’Avraham Carmi was born in Poland in 1928. After the German invasion, his family hid in the Jewish cemetery in Warsaw. 'Father was reading Psalms and suddenly there was pounding on the doors'Haim Arbiv was born in Benghazi, Libya. In 1942, his family was deported to the Giado concentration camp. 'My faith was my source of strength'Lea Reuveni was born in Iršava, Czechoslovakia. When the city came under attack, she took care of her younger siblings. watch: Holocaust Remembrance Day Opening Ceremony 2020State ceremony marking the start of Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day in Israel held at Yad Vashem. Perspectives: Video project for Yom Hashoah.Perspectives on some of the biggest ethical and spiritual issues concerning the Shoah. Holocaust Remembrance Day: Hear the survivors' stories and watch the torch-lightingState Opening Ceremony for Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day to be broadcast at 8 pm Monday evening. Holocaust Memorial Day 2020: Solidarity in a disintegrating worldYad Vashem presents central theme for this year's memorial day: Rescue by Jews during the Holocaust - solidarity in a disintegrating world Macron, French Jews, and IsraelManfred Gerstenfeld interviews world renonwned French Jewish philosopher Professor Shmuel Trigano on PM Macron and Israel: "The act of Macron in the Church was meant for the PA and the PLO. His message was ‘Yad Vashem is Jewish, Jerusalem is not.’" Yad Vashem issues clarification about videos presented during 5th World Holocaust Forum'Unfortunately, short films accompanying event included inaccuracies resulting in partial and unbalanced presentation of historical facts.' Enough Of The Talking - Now Start Acting Against Anti-SemitismA comprehensive report from the World Holocaust Forum Held in Jerusalem. Hot Mic: Pence tells Netanyahu Trump 'unstoppable'Vice President Mike Pence overheard telling PM Netanyahu President Trump is 'unstoppable' at Yad Vashem. Watch: German President recites 'shehechiyanu' blessing at Yad VashemGerman President Frank-Walter Steinmeier addresses Holocaust Memorial event at Yad Vashem, recites Jewish blessing. Next week: The Fifth World Holocaust ForumPreparations underway for special event to be attended by leaders from US, Russia, France, UK and Germany Polish President pulls out of Auschwitz event in IsraelPolish President Andrzej Duda refuses to attend event marking 75 years since liberation of Auschwitz if he is not allowed to speak. Unprecedented: Over 40 world leaders to convene at Yad Vashem for Holocaust memorial eventAn unprecedented event in Israel: Over 40 leaders to convene at Yad Vashem for 5th World Holocaust Forum event. Yad Vashem refuses Gantz request to address anti-Semitism conferenceBlue and White Party demanded that Chairman Benny Gantz address anti-Semitism conference because PM was speaking. Yad Vashem rejected demand Rivlin thanks businessman who bought Hitler artifactsPresident Reuven Rivlin meets Lebanese-born Swiss businessman who bought artifacts associated with Hitler and gave them to Yad Vashem. The unknown story of the man who foiled Nazi plans, saving thousandsThe story of Hans Calmeyer's success in saving more people than Schindler did was unknown, until one of the people he saved researched and wrote the new book "Shedding our Stars," a tribute to a brave German lawyer who avoided the spotlights. Survivor meets rescuer: 'They saved our lives'Holocaust survivors from Israel reunite with their wartime from Greece. Watch: Rescuer meets survivors she helped saveRighteous among the Nations meets Jewish siblings she saved during the Holocaust and their 40 descendants. October in Holocaust History"Yad Vashem" presents a view of the main events that took place during the month of October in Holocaust history. World leaders to gather in J'lem to mark liberation of Auschwitz75 years after liberation of Auschwitz, world leaders to gather in Jerusalem's Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial museum. Yad Vashem adds Jews from Arab countries to Yom HaShoah prayerYad Vashem Holocaust memorial amends prayer for dead recited on Yom HaShoah to include victims from Arab counties. 13 million documents from Nazi concentration camps posted onlineMillions of documents, including prisoner cards, death notices, feature information on Holocaust victims, others persecuted by Nazi regime. 'Anti-Semitism is permeating the heart of European leadership''Survivors, every one of you is a miracle, a symbol of life out of death, of hope and faith in life and the eternity of the Jewish people.' Watch: Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremonyCeremony held in J'lem in presence of president, PM, ministers and MKs, survivors and their families. Simultaneous translation into English. Yad Vashem Online Exhibition: Last Letters from Holocaust: 1944'By preserving these precious items – they will act as voice of the victims and the survivors.' Watch: Emotional ceremony at Yad VashemDutch couple recognized as Righteous Among the Nations for hiding Jewish children during the Holocaust. 'Lesson of Holocaust is that we Jews must defend ourselves'Education Minister Naftali Bennett addresses tells foreign dignitaries at Yad Vashem on International Holocaust Memorial Day.Yad Vashem designer Moshe Safdie among winners of Wolf PrizeAbout one-third of prestigious Israeli prize have gone on to win the Nobel Prize. Netanyahu: My job is to prevent future HolocaustSpeaking at business conference, Netanyahu says primary mission of any Israeli premier is to preserve state founded against all odds. 'Righteous Among the Nations' nun dies at 110Nun who hid Jews during the Holocaust lives to 110. 'Germany has everlasting responsibility to combat anti-Semitism'German Chancellor visits Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem, writing a message in the guest book.Yad Vashem questions honors for Poles as Holocaust-era rescuersHolocaust museum uneasy with honors given to three Poles for claims of efforts to save Jews from Holocaust. Philippine leader visits Israel's Holocaust memorialPhilippine Pres. Duterte meets with PM Netanyahu before visiting Yad Vashem, says Israel, Philippines, share 'the same passion for peace.'Author of controversial poem at Yad Vashem exhibition apologizesPoem drew criticism after being interpreted as likening Israel to Nazis. Author asks forgiveness: 'I did not intend that interpretation.' Controversial poem removed from Yad Vashem exhibitionHolocaust museum in J'lem removes from photography exhibition poem interpreted as comparing Germans, as oppressors of Jews, to IDF soldiers. Bolton visits Yad Vashem and new US embassy in JerusalemPresident Trump's National Security Advisor visits US embassy in Jerusalem, and Jerusalem's Holocaust memorial museum. Yad Vashem: Holocaust declaration is 'livable'Yad Vashem’s top historian says ‘we can live with’ joint Israel-Poland Holocaust declaration, but it should be changed. Shaked: Joint Polish-Israeli statement must be rescindedJustice Minister calls on government to withdraw joint statement with Poland on revised Holocaust Law. 'History should not be distorted.'Yad Vashem blasts Polish-Israeli statement on Holocaust lawHolocaust Museum says joint Polish-Israeli statement on Holocaust contains "grave errors and deception." Holocaust scholar Yehuda Bauer slams Israeli detente with PolandSenior Holocaust scholar chides Israel over mending of diplomatic ties with Poland following passage of Holocaust law.Yad Vashem: Amendment of Holocaust law 'a positive development'Holocaust museum in J'lem calls Poland's intention to amend controversial law 'a step in the right direction.' 'Israel's remarkable story looks to the future'Duke of Cambridge says UK stands with Israel, praises Jewish State's 'vibrancy' in Tel Aviv speech. Full speech. UK Chief Rabbi Mirvis joins Prince William at Yad VashemPrince William struck by 'terrifying scale' of Holocaust during tour of Yad Vashem with UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis.Prince William visits Yad Vashem in JerusalemUK's Prince William set to meet Holocaust survivors at Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem. Austrian chancellor arrives in Israel, visits Yad VashemSebastian Kurz visits Western Wall, Yad Vashem Holocaust museum, signs agreement with museum opening access to Austrian archives. |
