Holocaust
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A Polish ‘countess’ saved thousands of concentration camp prisoners from the Nazis. No one knew she was a Jew.
Janina Mehlberg, a Jewish mathematician, disguised herself as a Polish countess named Janina Suchodolska during the Holocaust.
The article discusses the growing trend in contemporary theater to explore Jewish trauma and suffering, particularly in relation to the Holocaust.
Black Lives Matter at School, a Seattle-based education-activist collective, has taken a definitive step toward embracing anti-Israel ideology.
Hulu released the first trailer for the upcoming series We Were the Lucky Ones, based on the novel by Georgia Hunter about her family's survival during the Holocaust.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a preliminary ruling finding the charge of genocide against Israel plausible, in response to a case brought by South Africa.
Renowned British director Steve McQueen's new film set in Amsterdam, inspired by the book "Atlas of an Occupied City," explores the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam during the Holocaust, distinct from Covid lockdowns.
Daniel Libeskind, a Jewish architect, emphasizes the power of optimism in his designs, particularly in his work on the Maggies Centres, offering solace and alternative realities, notably at the Royal Free Hospital in London.
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Nina Gottlieb, Holocaust survivor who told her story in an award-winning documentary, dies at 91
Nina Gottlieb, a Holocaust survivor, has died at the age of 91.
In "The Holocaust: An Unfinished History," Dan Stone challenges common misconceptions about the Holocaust, arguing that it was not solely a German project but a continent-wide crime with far-reaching implications for contemporary politics.
This article covers the stories of several individuals in Jewish life who have passed away recently.
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Newly declassified documents reveal why Canada let convicted Nazi war criminals keep their citizenship
Recently declassified documents shed light on why Canada allowed convicted Nazi war criminals to retain their citizenship.
Lawrence Langer, a renowned scholar of Holocaust testimony, has passed away at the age of 94.
Pope Francis has expressed his concern over the increase in attacks against Jews worldwide following the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
"A Brutal Design" by Zachary Solomon is a dystopian Jewish novel set in the imaginary city-state of Duma.
The author reflects on the impact of watching footage of Hamas terrorist attacks, particularly focusing on the heartbreaking story of a father and his two young boys.
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The Lublin Yeshiva Library was thought to be destroyed by the Nazis. Then its books started turning up.
The Lublin Yeshiva Library in Poland, which was believed to have been destroyed by the Nazis during World War II, has actually resurfaced.
Lusia Milch, a 92-year-old Holocaust survivor, shares her experiences and commitment to Holocaust education and fighting antisemitism.
Arno Allan Penzias, a Holocaust survivor and Nobel Prize-winning physicist, has passed away at the age of 90.
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, prominent Holocaust survivors and Jewish leaders joined Bosnian Muslim leaders to launch an initiative aimed at advocating for peace and preventing future genocides.
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Comedian Iliza Schlesinger Discovers Her Family’s Unknown Holocaust History in ‘Finding Your Roots’
In an episode of PBS's Finding Your Roots, comedian Iliza Schlesinger learns that her family has a hidden connection to the Holocaust that she was unaware of.
In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, images of Holocaust survivors were projected onto various landmarks and buildings in New York City.
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‘I never imagined that something like this could ever happen again’: Holocaust survivors share their Oct. 7 experiences
Holocaust survivors who experienced the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in Israel share their perspectives on the events.
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These New York City buildings will be lit up in yellow in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day
In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, several municipal buildings in New York City, including City Hall, will be illuminated in yellow.
In this article, the author discusses the unique circumstances surrounding Holocaust Remembrance Day this year.
To Life: The Past is Present is a book that tells the stories of over 90 Holocaust survivors, liberators, and rescuers who ended up in Coastal Virginia.