European Jews Worry About Rising Anti-Semitism (Again) in Poland
The EJC is specifically raising a red flag about the deteriorating relationship between Poland's government and the Jewish community.
Europe’s First State-Run Jewish Divinity Program Opens in Germany
Europe’s first Jewish divinity program at a state university opened in Germany at the University of Potsdam outside Berlin.
The School for Jewish Theology, which...
Hungarian Jewish Leaders Accuse Government of Minimizing Holocaust
Hungarian Jewish leaders demanded the resignation of a key government appointee and threatened to boycott government-sponsored events marking the 70th anniversary of the Holocaust...
Free Dental Care for Holocaust Survivors at Israeli HMOs
Holocaust victims in Israel will now be eligible for more than $1,000 (up to NIS 5,000) per year in free dental care.
‘Son of Saul’ – Hungarian Film about the Holocaust Wins Golden Globe [video]
"The Holocaust has become, over the years, an abstraction. For me, it's more of a face, a human face. Let us not forget this face."
Jewish Survivor Meets his Polish Rescuer at JFK
The interpreter was crying while translating the Polish rescuer's response.
Turkish Students Arrested for Nazi Salute at Polish Nazi Camp Site
Two students from Turkey were arrested in Poland for using a Nazi salute on a group of Israeli students visiting the Majdanek concentration camp.
The...
Knesset Bill Proposed to Outlaw Nazi Slogans
The Knesset easily passed on preliminary reading on Wednesday a bill that would make it illegal to use the word Nazi and Nazi symbols,...
Austrian Anti-Semitic Incidents Rising
'What we see is that racism [and anti-Semitism have become] more socially acceptable in Austria.'
How Many Jews Saying ‘Polish Holocaust’ Would It Take to Suspend US Relations with...
The video features several American Jews who dare the Polish government to arrest them for daring to pronounce the verboten words: "Polish Holocaust."
Netanyahu Catching Flak for ‘Holocaust Denial’
Netanyahu's point about the Arabs, the Mufti and Hitler got lost in his statement.
Report: Mel Gibson Is the New Oskar Schindler
The Australian movie star and gifted director has been working overtime to clean up his act, a Herculean task if there ever was one.
Israel’s Pres. Rivlin Closes Holocaust Remembrance Day With Opposition to Le Pen in France
"We demand self-examination from of all those who helped carry out the extermination program," Rivlin said. Le Pen denies responsibility for French deportations of Jews to death camps.
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.
Algerian Holocaust Survivors to Receive Modest German Reparation
It is estimated that there are approximately 25,000 Algerian Jewish Holocaust survivors living around the world, bringing the cost of the Algerian Holocaust to the Germans to $79 million, or a little less than one dollar per German.
Auschwitz Showers Only A ‘Public Safety Measure,’ Says Museum
Showers installed in front of Auschwitz are simply a 'public safety measure' to ward off the summer heat, says the museum.
Auschwitz SS Guard, 95, Dies in Prison
Only 43 Auschwitz staff members have been sentenced in German courts.
US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Visits Israel Thursday
Mnuchin met Wednesday in Riyadh with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Fight Over Long-Lost Holocaust Art Treasure Begins
A Monet and other art stolen from Jews during the Holocaust have been found in the home of an 81-year-old German art collector. David Toren is waiting for the Germans to hand over at least 1 of those paintings.
Senators Introduce Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Soldier Who Saved Jewish-American POWs
Upon seeing the soldiers united as one, a German officer angrily shouted, 'They cannot all be Jews!' – to which Edmonds replied, 'We are all Jews here.'
‘Memories in the Living Room’ Replacing Holocaust Memorials
A typical evening consists of a conversation with a holocaust survivor, an artistic interlude, and group discussion.
US Vs. Germany Fed Cup Tennis Match Opens with Nazi Anthem [video]
Some German fans started singing the correct German anthem, buy were drowned out by the Nazi tune on the loudspeakers.
Jewish Groups Back Boycott of Hungary’s Holocaust Commemorations
Jewish groups backed the decision by the main Jewish umbrella group in Hungary to boycott official Holocaust memorial year events unless the government reverses...
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.
Shavei Israel to Open First Jewish Kindergarten in Lodz
Shavei Israel and the Jewish community of Lodz will open the first Jewish kindergarten in the city since World War II.
Oprah Sells Klimt’s Nazi-Looted Painting in China for $150 Million
In November 2006, Christie's auction house sold "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer Yisrael Beiteinu" for almost $88 million to Oprah Winfrey.
‘Death to Jews’ Tattoo Bars Hungarian Martial Arts Fighter
A Hungarian martial arts fighter was disinvited from an event in Prague because of his Nazi tattoos, including one reading “death to the Jews.”
Some...
‘Don’t Mention the War’ – Search Reveals Nazi Memorabilia in German Army Barracks
The minister's criticism of the military's behavior, leadership and spirit was unacceptable and damaging to the Bundeswehr
Laurie Cardoza-Moore Applauds Resignation of Holocaust Denier Florida Principal
“Days ago we celebrated our nation’s victory over tyranny, we cannot allow our children to be taught by Nazi sympathizers who are led by hate and not the Constitution or laws of this land."
Alleged Ex-Auschwitz Medic, 93, Arrested in Germany
An alleged former medic at Auschwitz was arrested in Germany on accusations that he was an accessory to murder.
The name of the 93-year-old man...