Yad Vashem to Honor Two Belgian Righteous Among the Nations Posthumously
On December 23, 2015, Yad Vashem posthumously recognized Marie and Joseph Andries as Righteous Among the Nations.
ADL’s Greenblatt Steps Back on Bannon Accusations, Says Anti-Semitism Spiking in America
The ADL is sounding the alarm on all channels: Anti-Semitism is spiking in America.
Guatemala Holocaust Museum First in Central America
When it opens officially, in early 2017, the museum's permanent collection will focus on the "Holocaust by Bullets."
Global Mayors Meet in Jerusalem, Will Visit Yad Vashem
Mayors from more than two dozen cities are in Jerusalem and will visit Yad Vashem.
First Jewish Members Appointed to Germany’s Nazi Looted Art Panel
Last March, Culture Minister Grütters faced shocked protests after telling the New York Times that if a Jew is appointed to the commission his “would be the only voice who would be prejudiced.”
Holocaust Historian Yaffa Eliach Dead at 79
She was the creator of the exhibit the Tower of Life at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC, a soaring display of 1500 photographs depicting the people of a typical East European shtetl.
Rare Anne Frank Poem to Be Auctioned in Holland
It is a typically edifying poem of the sort that was often written in "poezie albums," exhorting the owner to do her best and be diligent at work.
Sweden Officially Declares WWII Hero Raoul Wallenberg Dead
Perhaps now Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg's soul can rest: Stockholm has officially declared him dead.
German Frozen Pizza Maker Reveals Nazi Art Loot in Company Collection
Rudolf-August Oetker was the grandson of Dr. August Oetker. He ran the company from 1944 to 1981.
Israeli Embassy in UK Slams Event Hosted by House of Lords Blaming Jews for...
British anti-Semitism was on full display this week with anti-Israel event co-sponsored by the House of Lords.
A Little Closure on an Unspeakable Tragedy
75 years after the obliteration of Kiev’s 33,771 Jews - in less than 36 hours – Ukrainian and Israeli officials teamed up to host an evening in their memory.
Austria Backpedals on Demolition of Hitler’s Birth House
Austria's government committee has suggested a "profound architectural redesign" to Hitler's birth house, rather than demolition.
Jerusalem Reinforces Security as Thousands Converge on Sukkot Holiday
“On Sukkot, we will go up to Jerusalem; say yes to the Western Wall, no to UNESCO’s decision!” wrote Deri.
Mexico’s Ambassador to UNESCO Fired Over Infamous Jerusalem Resolution
Mexico's envoy to UNESCO is an envoy no longer because he refused to vote against history and Jerusalem.
Hitler’s Childhood Home to be Demolished by Austrian Government
The Austrian government says it will demolish Adolf Hitler's birth house to prevent it from becoming a neo-Nazi monument.
Heirs of Jewish Refugee Suing Met over Stolen Picasso
According to the suit, the original, Jewish owner sold the painting under duress for $13,200, when he and his wife were in Paris, to pay for their escape to Brazil.
Prince Charles Quietly Visits Grandmother’s Grave in Jerusalem
UK's Prince Charles of Wales paid respects to the grave of his grandmother in Jerusalem this weekend.
FULL TEXT: US President Barack Obama’s Eulogy for Israel’s 9th President, Shimon Peres, z’l...
"Shimon's story is ... the story of a people who, over so many centuries in the wilderness, never gave up on that basic human longing to return home."
Australian Cartoonist Crucified by Jews, Leftists, over Comparing Gay Militants to Nazis
The cartoon was published amid news that the Australian LGBTIQ community shut down a meeting of traditional marriage groups planned for the Mecure Sydney Airport Hotel.
Yad Vashem Mourns Passing of Israel’s 9th President, Shimon Peres
Yad Vashem closes in deference to arrangements at Mount Herzl for the funeral of former President Shimon Peres.
Facing Lawmakers in Ukraine: Rivlin Warns ‘We Must Recognize Anti-Semitism’
Pres. Reuven Rivlin told Ukraine lawmakers that no interest will ever supersede the importance of recognizing anti-Semitism for what it is.
Rivlin Tells Ukraine Parliament ‘My Thoughts Are With My Friend, Shimon Peres’
Israeli President Rivlin told Ukraine's lawmakers in a special session that his thoughts are "with my friend, Shimon Peres."
JDC and IFCJ Team to Help Elderly Jews in Eastern Europe
JDC and IFCJ are helping Eastern Europe's Jews for the next four years.
Conference Debating Bringing Holocaust Images to Life [video]
In today's digital age, such film footage is particularly compelling and stirring, granting us a glimpse into a living memory of a world that was – and is no longer.
Project to Build Visual Memory of Places & People Before, During the Holocaust
The European Holocaust Research Infrastructure project convened 30 historians and researchers at Yad Vashem to provide tools to improve access to Holocaust documentation.
Rivlin to Travel to Ukraine for 75th Babi Yar Commemoration
Pres. Rivlin heads to Ukraine for the 75th commemoration of the Babi Yar Massacre.
Holocaust Survivor, Speaker Max Mannheimer, 96, Passes Away
Max Mannheimer was silent about his nightmare and depression for decades.
Yisrael Kristal to Celebrate Bar Mitzvah at 113
Yisrael Kristal celebrates his bar mitzvah this year, 100 years late but still in time to enjoy it! Mazel tov!
Study: Children of Parents Who Were Babies in the Holocaust More Prone to schizophrenia
The lingering impact of the Holocaust on second-generation survivors.
Great Synagogue of Pilsen Returns to Jews of Czech Republic
The famed Great Synagogue of Pilsen is returning to Jewish hands and hearts after 20 years as a Czech concert hall and art museum.