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Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust memorial institution, has achieved a significant milestone by identifying 5 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust, utilizing...

Andrea Baur's essay highlights the systematic expropriation of Jewish contributions to European innovation during the Nazi regime, a process known as "Aryani...

Hannah Senesh, a young Jewish poet and soldier, is experiencing a resurgence of interest through theatrical and literary portrayals, more than 80 years after...

Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust memorial, has successfully identified 5 million Holocaust victims through the use of AI and advanced machine learning techniqu...

A Catholic school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, faced backlash after including a replica of the Auschwitz gates in its Halloween parade. The display featured ...

This engaging article by Meir Soloveichik recounts the extraordinary story of Chiune Sugihara and Setsuzo Kotsuji, two Japanese heroes who played pivotal rol...

Pascal Bonitzer's film "Auction" serves as a recent addition to the genre focusing on Nazi-looted art, exploring the ethical and legal ramifications of art r...

Amid growing occurrences of Holocaust denial and distortion, Aviya Kushner expresses her disturbance at encountering a sign proclaiming "The Holocaust is fak...

Walking through Weimar, Germany, exemplifies the nation's Erinnerungskultur, or memory culture, which centers on commemorating Holocaust victims through Stol...

The German government has committed a historic $1.08 billion to support home care for Holocaust survivors, addressing the increasing needs of an aging surviv...

The emotional reunion of Yosef Chaim Ohana with his father Avi after Yosef's release from Hamas captivity highlights a journey of unwavering faith and the po...

The HBO Max series "It: Welcome to Derry," a prequel to the movie "It," controversially uses the Holocaust to heighten horror elements in its narrative. The ...

As Israeli hostages are freed and reunite with their families, the Jewish community is reminded of the long road to healing that lies ahead, inspired by the ...

The French national railway company SNCF has long attempted to obscure its role in the Holocaust, during which it transported over 76,000 Jews to Nazi concen...

Agustina Cruz, a 21-year-old from rural Argentina, traveled to Washington, D.C., becoming the first recipient of the White Rose Award for her advocacy for ma...

While walking in Central Park, composer Ricky Ian Gordon stumbled upon what he initially thought to be a street art installation—painted bricks depicting Hol...

The emotional plea highlights the ongoing struggle of families whose loved ones, taken as hostages, remain unreturned after their deaths in Gaza. Leah Goldin...

Rachel Goldberg-Polin has emerged as a poignant symbol of resilience and hope following the harrowing abduction and eventual murder of her son, Hersh Goldber...

"Slam Frank" is an edgy musical satire that reimagines Anne Frank's story through the lens of identity politics. Inspired by a conceptually provocative socia...

In the aftermath of the tragic October 7, 2023 attacks, there is a concerning gap in the Jewish response framework: a comprehensive legal strategy. While sig...

László Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian novelist celebrated for his complex, apocalyptic prose, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. This honor highligh...

The Worldwide Memorial on October 7th at 2:30 PM EST and 9:30 PM IDT honors the victims of a tragic massacre that deeply impacted the Jewish community and Is...

Eli Sharabi, once a hostage of Hamas in Gaza, recounts his harrowing experience and survival in his memoir "Hostage," with an excerpt published in this piece...

The term "holding space" has emerged as a powerful expression within Jewish communities, especially post-October 7, when Hamas attacks have left many Jews gr...

A new exhibit at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York commemorates the deadliest antisemitic attack on American soil, the 2018 shooting at the Tree of L...

The announcement corrects the date and time for the National Memorial Ceremony, which is scheduled for Tuesday, October 7 at 9:30 PM IDT. The ceremony, signi...

Jews worldwide will unite on Tuesday, October 7, to commemorate the victims of the October 7th massacre, a pivotal event in Jewish history and Israeli societ...

Elisha Wiesel shares reflections on the teachings and parenting style of his father, Elie Wiesel, an influential figure in Jewish culture and Holocaust educa...

On Yom Kippur, a solemn terrorist attack took place at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester, England, resulting in the deaths of two Jewish men ...

Nicholas Winton, a 29-year-old stockbroker, courageously orchestrated the rescue of 669 Jewish children from Czechoslovakia on the eve of World War II, despi...

In a wide-ranging discussion, Elisha Wiesel, son of the famed Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel, shares insights into his father's impactful ...

Ramaz Middle School in Manhattan has incorporated a unique Holocaust library within Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, highlighting the importance of Holocaust ...

The 84th anniversary of the Babyn Yar massacre in Kyiv, where Nazi forces murdered 33,771 Jews in 1941, was marked against the backdrop of recent Russian att...

Orthodox communities have begun to integrate artistic expression into traditional forms of memorializing the tragedies of October 7, such as prayer and Torah...

Eli Sharabi's memoir, "Hostage," offers a gripping account of his 491-day captivity by Hamas in Gaza following the attacks on Kibbutz Beeri in October 2023. ...

Rita Zohar, an 81-year-old Holocaust survivor, channels her own experiences of resilience and loss in her portrayal of Bessie Stern in Scarlett Johansson's d...

Ella Ponizovsky-Bergelson's mural, "Lay-lah Lay-lah," was unveiled at the Holocaust Memorial Plaza in Philadelphia, offering a poignant tribute through its m...

Alan Mairson challenges the notion that the State of Israel was born out of the Holocaust, a narrative popularized by figures like journalist Ezra Klein. Mai...

Aron Bell, the last surviving member of the Bielski brothers, passed away at 98. He was instrumental in the Bielski Brigade's efforts during the Holocaust, w...

In "Royal Remains," Gedalia Guttentag explores the poignant juxtaposition of Krakow's rich Jewish history with its present-day reality. The Kazimierz distric...

Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner have named their newborn daughter Rae Florence Kushner, honoring Joshua's grandmother, a Holocaust survivor. Born just before...

"Eleanor the Great," directed by Scarlett Johansson, is a comedic film that tackles the challenging subject of Holocaust identity with a storyline that revol...

Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut, "Eleanor the Great," draws parallels to her own newly-discovered family history, despite its storyline focusing on fi...

Josef Rosensaft was a pivotal figure who significantly influenced post-Holocaust reconstruction and Jewish resettlement efforts. Originally an art dealer, hi...

The documentary "Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire" offers an intimate portrayal of the famed Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate, Elie Wiesel. Directed by Oren Ru...

Two 17th-century paintings by Dutch artist Ambrosius Bosschaert, looted from German Jew Adolphe Schloss's collection during World War II, were removed from a...

Anne Sebba's book "The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz" delves into the complex narrative of Jewish women musicians who survived Auschwitz by playing in an or...

The European cosmetics firm Weleda is reevaluating its history after revelations of its involvement in Nazi-era human experiments at the Dachau concentration...

The article chronicles the life of Francisco Wichter, a Holocaust survivor who triumphed over unimaginable adversity. Born in Poland, Francisco was saved by ...

Renowned psychiatrist and scholar Robert Jay Lifton, who passed away at 99, was a pivotal figure in Holocaust and Jewish studies, particularly through his wo...