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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...

Holocaust Memorial Day in Israel is marked by a two-minute silence nationwide, underscoring the significance of remembrance for the 6 million Jews murdered d...

Daniel Greene argues that the current state of Holocaust education in the United States is being unfairly criticized for not eradicating antisemitism and oth...

Howard Reich, a longtime music critic for the Chicago Tribune, reflects on his unexpected relationship with Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, which began when ...

Benjamin Balint's article explores the historical and moral dichotomy of the Wannsee Conference villa, which once hosted Nazi officials planning the Final So...

In an effort to honor the memory of Jewish children murdered during the Holocaust who have no surviving relatives, Temple Beth El in West Palm Beach, Florida...

In a poignant moment amidst ongoing tensions, Israelis marked Yom HaShoah with a two-minute siren to honor the 6 million Jews killed in the Holocaust. The si...

As Israel faces ongoing conflict, significant attention and resources are often directed towards protecting children and young soldiers. However, Holocaust s...

Shane Shmuel reflects on the personal significance of Yom Hashoah, drawing connections between past Holocaust experiences and the resurgence of antisemitism ...

Peninah Taragin Gershman explores the complex and controversial territory of Holocaust humor and its ethical implications. She recounts a personal experience...

Leo Pearlman argues that the Holocaust's primary objective was the annihilation of Jews, and this targeted ideology persists today through modern antisemitis...

Natan Slifkin explores the contention surrounding the observance of Yom HaShoah, questioning whether the chosen date, the 27th of Nissan, appropriately comme...

Yiddish Glory's new album, "The Silenced Songs of WWII," continues the project of preserving Soviet-Jewish cultural heritage through music, initiated by Moys...

The poignant Yiddish poem "My Sister Khaye," written by Binem Heller in memory of his sister who perished in the Treblinka concentration camp, was immortaliz...

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung sparked controversy by comparing Israeli military actions to the Holocaust in a social media post, which Israel's Foreig...

As Holocaust awareness declines among younger generations, especially in Florida, new educational initiatives are being introduced to engage teens. Despite F...

A dispute over the memory and commemoration of Buchenwald's victims has erupted after pro-Palestinian activists were barred from holding a vigil at the site....

Yom HaShoah 2023 is marked by rising global antisemitism and reminders of the importance of Holocaust remembrance to fight against all forms of hatred and ge...

Judith Richter embarked on a journey to unveil her father Erno Zvi Spiegel's untold heroism during the Holocaust after discovering his story in a LIFE Magazi...

Philissa Cramer, a non-Jewish journalism student, reflects on her journey to Poland rather than Israel due to geopolitical tensions, as part of a program aim...

Friedrich Torberg's 1943 novel, "Mein ist die Rache" or "Vengeance is Mine," envisioned the horrors of the Holocaust even as it unfolded. Torberg, an Austria...

German authorities canceled a pro-Palestinian rally at the Buchenwald concentration camp memorial due to outcry over its timing and location coinciding with ...

Sam Harris, a Holocaust survivor who played a vital role in founding the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, has passed away at the age of 88. Born...

Reunion, a re-released 1989 film by Jerry Schatzberg with a screenplay by Harold Pinter, explores the complex dynamics of friendship in pre-Holocaust Germany...

The video delves into the rich and complex legacy of Anne Frank through the exploration of Ruth Franklin's book, _The Many Lives of Anne Frank_. This work ex...

Matti Friedman explores a lesser-known aspect of Jewish history during World War II in his book, "Out of the Sky: Heroism and Rebirth in Nazi Europe." The na...

Dan Rabinowitz delves into the contentious reaction sparked by his research on the Strashun Library in Vilna, which drew criticism from the haredi community ...

Matti Friedman's new book explores the courageous yet ultimately tragic mission of Jewish parachutists, including Haviva Reick and Hannah Senesh, sent into N...