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Elie Wiesel, a renowned author, Holocaust survivor, and dedicated Jew, reflects on his personal interactions with the Lubavitcher Rebbe during the joyous hol...

"Odessa" is a provocative short film by Harald Swinkels that cleverly employs what he calls an "empathy trap" to challenge viewers' assumptions. The film beg...

Paul Celan, a Holocaust survivor celebrated for his poem "Deathfugue," is the subject of Anna Arno's biography "Paul Celan: A Life," which delves into his co...

Jamie Lee Curtis recently shared a poignant tribute to her late sister, Kelly Curtis, who passed away at the age of 69. Reflecting on their shared Jewish her...

Author Matti Friedman discusses his latest book, "Out of the Sky: Heroism and Rebirth in Nazi Europe," which explores the clandestine efforts of Zionist Jews...

Witold Pilecki, a Polish war hero, undertook an extraordinary mission during World War II by voluntarily entering Auschwitz to gather intelligence and organi...

Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust memorial and archive, is establishing its first overseas educational centers in Germany, with locations in Munich and Leipzig....

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky sparked outrage from Israel by honoring Andriy Melnyk, a controversial Ukrainian nationalist leader who collaborated w...

The creation of the Corpus of Spoken Yiddish in Europe (CSYE) has made historical Yiddish dialects accessible by utilizing over 200 Holocaust survivor interv...

Daniela Gerson's book, "The Wanderers," uncovers the largely overlooked narrative of Polish Jews who survived World War II by fleeing to the Soviet Union. He...

Contrary to a persistent myth of passive Jewish victimhood during the Holocaust, many Jews exhibited profound resistance in ghettos across Eastern Europe. Th...

Mourners recently gathered to bid farewell to Abraham Foxman, a towering figure in Jewish communal leadership and a Holocaust survivor, who passed away at ag...

Laurence Salomon reflects on the profound personal impact of the Holocaust, recounting the story of his deceased twin sister, Silvia, who died in the Sobibor...

The video "Among Neighbors in Poland: Violence and Silence after the Holocaust" delves into the harrowing post-Holocaust period in Poland, focusing on the co...

David Muller recounts his childhood experience as an immigrant from Israel to the U.S., detailing the cultural and linguistic challenges he faced, particular...

Mark Wilf, owner of the Minnesota Vikings and son of Holocaust survivors, led Vikings players and local high school students on a trip to the U.S. Holocaust ...

Abraham Foxman, former national director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), has passed away at the age of 86. Foxman, a Holocaust survivor, led the ADL for...

Adam Hummel's guest essay reflects on "When We See You Again," a profound book by Rachel Goldberg-Polin, exploring her grief over her son Hersh's tragic deat...

The article explores the burgeoning use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Holocaust education and remembrance, illustrating both its potential and pitfalls....

Sam Harris and Norman Schlossberg, two prominent figures in Jewish communal life, recently passed, leaving behind profound legacies. Sam Harris, a Holocaust ...

Dara Horn's poignant exploration into Rachel Goldberg-Polin's memoir, "When We See You Again," draws a powerful parallel to the biblical matriarch Rachel, em...

Alyssa Katz narrates an evocative journey to Saint-Quentin in northeastern France, showcasing a poignant initiative led by history teacher Damien Bressolles ...

Rabbi Daniel Brenner explores the enduring educational philosophy of Dr. Janus Korczak, an emblematic figure who prioritized children's dignity and respect d...

"A Force for Good" is an insightful biography of Gisela Warburg Wyzanski, crafted by her daughter Anita Wyzanski Robboy, highlighting Wyzanski's pivotal role...

Rachel Goldberg-Polin's memoir, "When We See You Again," captures her harrowing experience as she fought for the release of her son, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, wh...

Saul Rubinek's latest book, "All In The Telling: A Somewhat True Story," intertwines memoir, Holocaust history, and fiction, shedding light on his family's h...

Daniela Gerson's memoir "The Wanderers" delves into the often-overlooked narrative of Polish Jews during the Holocaust who found themselves in the Soviet Uni...

Menacham Rosensaft, in his discourse on "Burning Psalms: Confronting Adonai after Auschwitz," highlights the critical role that psalms play in Jewish liturgy...

Millie Baran, a centenarian Holocaust survivor, profoundly influenced the Yiddish cultural sphere through her dedicated work as camp mother at Camp Hemshekh ...

Chen Schimmel, a young photojournalist, shares her profound experiences documenting the traumatic aftermath of the October 7th attack on Israel. Through her ...

Adriano Goldschmied, known as the 'godfather of denim,' revolutionized the fashion industry by elevating jeans into luxury items. Despite his monumental cont...

The Dutch National Opera presents Mieczyslaw Weinberg's powerful opera, 'Die Passagierin' (The Passenger), a compelling piece that explores the Holocaust fro...

Charlie Scheidt, son of Holocaust survivors, and Kat Rohrer, granddaughter of a Nazi, have collaborated on a book titled "Inheritance: Love, Loss and the Leg...

Isaac Lewendel and Dominique Idlas-Nobelson's comprehensive, self-published work explores the history of La Lande, an obscure detention camp in Nazi-occupied...

Terrence Petty narrates the profound story of Jacob "Jack" Boas, born in Westerbork, a Nazi transit camp in Holland during WWII. Although Jack has no memorie...

Recent archaeological efforts have uncovered traces of a Jewish ghetto bunker in Bdzin, Poland, dating back to 1943. This discovery sheds new light on the ef...

Ido Singer's essay, as a child of a Holocaust survivor, delves into the psychological and ideological influences shaping narratives around the Israeli-Palest...

Mira Fox recounts discovering an engraving by obscure yet significant Jewish artist Abram Krol in a Providence vintage store. The piece, depicting the provoc...

A new information center in Jedwabne, Poland, is sparking controversy by denying the town's 1941 massacre of Jews by local Poles. The center, housed in shipp...

Vladka Meed's memoir, as detailed in a revised edition with contributions from Steven Meed and Samuel Kassow, recounts her harrowing experiences as a weapon ...

Hannah Senesh's remarkable life and heroism as a paratrooper during World War II is explored in two newly released books: Douglas Century's "Crash of the Hea...

A new U.S. law, the 2025 Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act (HEAR Act), has been enacted, allowing more time for Holocaust survivors and their descendan...

Joan Nathan, renowned as a Jewish food writer, recently delved into her family's Holocaust history through the Center for Jewish History's 'Histories and Mys...

Paulette Dorflaufer, a visually striking crossing guard aged 82, has captured online attention for her distinctive style in Livingston, New Jersey. Her remar...

Menachem Rosensaft explores the intersection of poetry and suffering in relation to the Holocaust through his work, "Burning Psalms: Confronting Adonai after...

The article details the efforts of the Center for Jewish History’s initiative, Histories and Mysteries, which helps descendants of Holocaust victims, like Bo...

The video explores the personal life and perspective of Elie Wiesel, particularly his initial reluctance to marry. It delves into Wiesel's experiences during...

The article explores the evolution of Holocaust-themed films and TV series, highlighting 12 significant recent releases that are currently available for stre...

On Yom Hashoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, Jewish communities grapple with the challenge of educating children about the Holocaust while preserving a sens...

This Yom Hashoah, Yiddishpiel commemorated Holocaust Remembrance Day with a distinctive touch by hosting an event entirely in Yiddish. The program highlighte...