‘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."
NYPD Cop Arrested for Anti-Semitic Grafitti in Boro Park
A former New York City police officer was arrested for spray painting anti-Semitic graffiti in Boro Park.
Nazi Gold Train Discovery May Bring New Claims from Holocaust Survivors
The death bed confessions of a former Nazi soldier revealed the whereabouts of the “Nazi train” which remained hidden for decades in tunnels in Poland and is thought to contain gold, art and other valuables.
Anonymous Tip Helps Jewish Dealer’s Estate Recover Two Dutch Masters from German Auction
In both cases, the sellers agreed to return the works in 'amicable discussions,' according to the Max Stern Foundation.
Survey: 58% of Americans Believe the Holocaust Could Happen Again
The survey found that most Americans (80%) have never visited a Holocaust museum and two-thirds (66%) do not know a Holocaust survivor or heard about one.
Anti-Semitic Phone Call Leads to Restoration of Historic Boat
A 1943 vintage Danish fishing boat which rescued Danish Jews during the Holocaust is in the process of being moved and restored, ironically enough,...
Haggadah Manuscript Found in a Garage May Fetch $1.5 million
The auction sale of an illustrated Haggadah manuscript dating back to 1726 is expected to bring in as much as $1.5 million, the London...
Rabbi Attacked by Muslims in Affluent Charlottenburg, Berlin
Charlottenburg is a magnet for Berlin Jews, and is home to the city's largest kosher supermarket.
New Study: Higher Risk of Suicide among Israelis from Countries Where Most Jews Were...
'Our studies show that Holocaust survivors cannot be treated as a homogeneous population when it comes to psychological contexts such as the risk of suicide or mental illness.'
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...
Prince Charles Visits Jerusalem Grave of Grandmother Who Saved Jews
Her remains were buried in the Church of St Mary Magdalene above the Garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem.
Anne Frank Video Game Re-Creates One Day of Hiding
An interactive video game will allow users to relive a day in the life of Holocaust diarist Anne Frank.
The focus of the game, simply...
Relatives of Egyptian Righteous Gentile Refusing Yad Vashem Award
Muhammad Helmy, an Egyptian doctor who lived in Berlin during the war rescued a Jewish family, but his own family ignores his Yad Vashem praise.
Germany Investigates Website Selling Zyklon B Peanuts, Führer Wine
Other products include SS linen, busts of Hitler and of other top Nazis, and knockoffs of liquor brands.
Polish President Pulls Out of Jerusalem Event Marking Auschwitz Liberation
“I will be clear: We have decided that I as the Polish president will not participate in the event,” said Polish President Andrzej Duda, adding that not allowing him to publicly honor Polish victims of the Holocaust was equivalent to a “distortion of the historical truth.”
First Cousins Reunite at Yad Vashem for the First Time
After three-quarters of a century, a phone call changed the lives of two people who thought they were alone in the world.
Romania Expected to Facilitate Return of Property to Holocaust Survivors
The Romanian parliament is set to ease the way for Holocaust survivors to reclaim their stolen property.
German Satirical Novel about Return of Hitler to Become Movie
A best-selling German satirical novel about the return of Adolf Hitler to modern-day Germany is being adapted into a film.
“Er Ist Wieder Da,” German...
70 Years Later, Auschwitz Inmate’s Gold Ring Found in Double Bottom Mug
"The Germans incessantly lied to the Jews they deported for extermination. They told them about resettlement, work and life in a different location."
German Aid Organization Gives Holocaust Survivors Israeli Smart Bracelets
“It’s powerful to see today’s Christians, especially from Germany, standing with Israel as well as taking an active role in supporting Holocaust survivors..."
NBA’ Danny Green Post ‘LOL’ Selfie at Berlin Holocaust Memorial
"Yes, mistakes do happen,” he said in an apology.
‘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...
Australian PM in Trouble for Saying ISIS Evil Worse Than Nazi Evil
“I mean, the Nazis did terrible evil but they ... [did] try to hide it. These people boast about their evil,” Abbott said.
Bob Dylan Sued for Racial Hatred in France
Mrs. Zimmerman's boy has some bad blood going with the Croatians.
Chief Rabbis Praise Vatican for ‘Banning Terror in God’s Name’
The Chief Rabbinate of Israel on Thursday reacted to the election of Pope Francis I by highlighting his predecessors' “rich and fruitful dialogue …with...
Austrian Woman Fined for Denying Holocaust in Bathroom
A court in Feldkirch, Austria, on Friday fined a woman $1,280 and gave her a suspended jail sentence for calling the Holocaust "lies" and...
NGO Monitor Chosen by Genesis Prize Foundation for its ‘Speak Out for Israel’ Initiative
“This award . . . recognizes the importance of NGO Monitor’s efforts in combating NGO hate."
Israel’s Mission to UN Hosts Gathering 30th Anniversary of March of the Living
"If we do not succeed in passing the torch of memory to future generations throughout the world, the lesson will not be learned.”
Australian School Apologizes for Student Who Greeted Jewish Visitors Dressed As Hitler
"In a busy school, this student did go to a respected staff member said 'is this OK?' and the staff member said 'yes,'" the principal explained.
Bulgaria Adopts Working Definition of Anti-Semitism
EJC expressed hope for "a continental standard so anti-Semites will know which lines they dare not cross.”