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Isaac Osiel, a Sephardic Jew from Toronto, has unexpectedly become a key figure in Holocaust remembrance by organizing affordable heritage trips to Poland. H...

Tamara Mann Tweel reflects on Mark Podwal's impactful illustration that appeared in "The New York Times" following the Munich massacre in 1972. The image, po...

In a significant effort to confront its Nazi past, Austria, which long portrayed itself as a victim rather than a perpetrator in World War II, established th...

Marc Bloch, a French Jewish historian and Resistance fighter, was posthumously honored with interment at the Panthéon in Paris, an event marking his legacy a...

Centered around the intertwined lives of Holocaust survivor Ruth Pearl and her daughter Stephanie, "Spinning at the Edges" by Elizabeth Poliner explores them...

Daniela Gerson's book, "The Wanderers: A Story of Exile, Survival, and Unexpected Love in the Shadow of World War II," offers an insightful exploration into ...

Diana Kurz, an eminent painter in her late 80s, is finally receiving overdue recognition for her contributions to the art world, particularly her profound Ho...

In 1945, during a night assault on Mount Belvedere in Italy, Jewish American soldier Frank T. Kurzinger died trying to save Christian friend Del Riley after ...

Dani Mahrer discusses the role of soccer in her family's survival story during the Holocaust, focusing on her great-grandfather Pavel Mahrer, a Jewish soccer...

The discovery of a potentially significant violin by Habitat for Humanity in Washington highlights the complex web of history and identity. Initially thought...

The ongoing fight to reclaim artworks created under coercion highlights eerie parallels between the struggles of the descendants of an enslaved Black artist,...

Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun of the Trump administration is leading an effort to merge the State Department's Office of the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues into h...

Emil Bezverkhny's memoir, "The Penny Is Gone," chronicles the life of a Jewish physicist enduring antisemitism in the Soviet Union, drawing compelling parall...

Mrs. Hadassah (Schneerson) Carelbach, a 99-year-old cousin of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, shares her personal experiences reflecting the resilience and strength w...

Renowned author Jane Yolen, who recently passed away at 87, leaves behind a rich legacy in children's literature, most famously through her young adult novel...

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...