A Holocaust memorial in the St. Wendel area of Germany has been defaced with feces for the eleventh time, an act described by local officials as an attack on society and historical memory.

The March of the Living ceremony presented Jewish life and honored Holocaust survivors, featuring a performance by an October 7 terror attack survivor.

This article reflects on the lessons from the Holocaust 82 years later, emphasizing that internal integrity, humanity, empathy, and helping the vulnerable should be fundamental norms that override orders and regulations.

Hampshire College, known for its Yiddish Book Center and Holocaust studies, is set to close after facing financial difficulties for several years. The closure will not impact the Yiddish Book Center, which operates on land purchased from the college.

Baku, Azerbaijan, marked Holocaust Remembrance Day with a Jewish community event that focused on World War II rescue efforts, particularly the saving of 55,000 Jews, and also touched upon current regional tensions.

The city of Plzeň, Czech Republic, is expanding its participation in the international Holocaust remembrance project by installing additional 'Stolpersteine' (stumbling blocks) in Plachého Street. These brass-surfaced paving stones commemorate victims of the Holocaust.

Israel and South Korea have resolved a diplomatic dispute after Israel accepted South Korea's explanation regarding President Lee's controversial Holocaust remarks, which had sparked a social media row.

A controversial "sunset clause" in a 2016 law, which watchdogs feared allowed owners of looted works to obscure them until a deadline passed, has been removed by Congress, potentially opening the door for more restitution claims.

A Holocaust survivor, Clevs, shared his experiences with diplomats at an event organized by Zikaron Basalon and the Anti-Defamation League in Jerusalem.

Sylvan Adams, President of WJC Israel, warned at Auschwitz that rising antisemitism signals a risk of a second Holocaust, stating he was wrong to believe it had been marginalized.

Israel marked its annual Holocaust Remembrance Day, a solemn occasion to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust. The observance also sparked discussions comparing Israel's remembrance day with others and reflecting on current global challenges.

Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka visited the Yad Vashem memorial in Israel during Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, participating in the solemn atmosphere as the country observed a moment of silence.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanayhu and other dignitaries read the names of their family members who were lost in the Holocaust during the Knesset ceremony.

An institute in Tel Aviv and Jaffa is working with volunteers to provide support for approximately 220 elderly Holocaust survivors in the area, referred by social services.

The IDF chief of staff, Zamir, issued a statement ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day, vowing to remember the communities and victims "erased from the face of the earth."

A small group of elderly Holocaust survivors, including ten from Israel despite ongoing rocket fire, participated in the March of the Living to stand against a surge of worldwide antisemitism.

Approximately 120 Holocaust survivors made aliyah during the Gaza war, but overall numbers are dropping due to the increasing difficulty for elderly individuals to immigrate, according to the Aliyah Ministry.

Yad Vashem confirmed that live ceremonies for Holocaust Remembrance Day would be disrupted despite a pause in Iranian missile salvos and relaxed safety regulations.

Eight Holocaust survivors are set to play key roles in Israel's state ceremony for Holocaust Memorial Day, scheduled for Monday evening.

Stanley Milgram's landmark obedience experiments, inspired by the Holocaust, revealed the disturbing extent to which ordinary people would follow authority, even believing they were administering harmful electric shocks.

In April 1961, the trial of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann, accused of crimes against humanity during the Holocaust, commenced in Jerusalem.

The Jewish Culture Festival has commenced in Blovice, South Pilsen, featuring concerts, lectures, and exhibitions that highlight Jewish culture and commemorate Holocaust victims.

A judge has stated 'no case, no ruling' in a dispute concerning a settlement between Holocaust victims and Swiss banks, including Credit Suisse. The original lawsuit from the late 1990s alleged banks collaborated with Nazis by withholding victims' assets.

A 105-year-old Holocaust survivor in Israel celebrated her birthday in a bomb shelter amidst air raid sirens, highlighting the ongoing conflict in the region.

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service and police are investigating whether a pro-Palestinian demonstration on Dam Square in Amsterdam involved the condoning of the Holocaust, following images circulating online.

An opinion piece reflects on the first post-Holocaust Passover in 1946, where survivors gathered to reclaim dignity, remember their losses, and celebrate their survival.

The Court of Appeal in Lithuania is scheduled to hear the criminal case of Member of Parliament Remigijus Žemaitaitis, who was convicted for inciting hatred and belittling the Holocaust.

A Holocaust survivor and her descendants have petitioned the High Court, invoking a Holocaust-era rescue precedent, to allow medical access for children in Gaza amid wartime policies.

A Holocaust survivor and the son of a Nazi collaborator shared their experiences at Brussels' Train World museum, speaking to students about the dangers of forgetting history.

The EU Parliament has removed the immunity of a Polish far-right leader, allowing him to face charges of Holocaust denial, as well as various antisemitic, anti-Ukrainian, and anti-LGBT incidents during last year's presidential election campaign.

An initiative is reaching Israel's most isolated Holocaust survivors by providing them with Seder boxes, ensuring they can observe the Passover holiday.

An opera performance held at the United Nations aimed to convey a powerful message derived from the Holocaust, addressing a world currently perceived to be in disarray.

Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan met with Pope Leo XIV to discuss potential collaborations between the Vatican and Yad Vashem regarding Holocaust commemoration, documentation, and education.

Thessaloniki is remembering its Jewish community, once known as the 'Jerusalem of the Balkans,' through memorials, education, and a new Holocaust museum, aiming to combat rising antisemitism.

The administration has been vague about the extent of Iran’s nuclear program

A dispute has arisen regarding the Foundation Flight, Expulsion, Reconciliation (FVV), with descendants of expellees seeking to change its leadership and move away from Holocaust remembrance.

This was significantly contributed to by the fact that Habermas insisted on the singularity of the Holocaust against all relativizing comparatistics in the so-called Historikerstreit of 1986.

Brigita Bakovská, a Holocaust survivor who endured Bergen-Belsen and Auschwitz-Birkenau, has passed away. She was one of the few who survived the extermination camp where over 3700 Jews from Czech lands were murdered in March 1944.

From Cannibal Holocaust to The Blair Witch Project, these found footage films pushed realism and fear to new heights over the last 100 years.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has become the greatest disaster facing Israelis since the Holocaust, warning that the region is being engulfed in flames and calling for de-escalation and a return to diplomacy during an iftar dinner.

Berlin's first post-Holocaust woman rabbi to lead int'l rabbis forum  Haaretz

North Macedonian President Siljanovska-Davkova will lay a wreath at the Treblinka Memorial and Museum Complex in Poland, commemorating the 7,144 Macedonian Jews deported to the death camp in March 1943.

Instagram accounts are reportedly glorifying Nazis and omitting the Holocaust and war crimes, prompting warnings from victim associations about direct attacks on the dignity of survivors.

“The film is really a love letter to my grandparents, and the greatest generation,” Ash said. “I do consider my relationship with my grandparents to be one of the greatest blessings of my life.”

A German court sentenced a 20-year-old refugee to 13 years in prison for stabbing a Spanish tourist at the Berlin Holocaust Memorial.

A 20-year-old Islamic State supporter has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for stabbing a Spanish tourist in the neck at the Berlin Holocaust memorial.

The FBI is investigating a series of "Holocaust 2.0" emails sent to Jewish students at Stanford. Despite the threats from an anonymous group, Purim celebrations will proceed with high security.

A Swedish article reviews Jack Fairweather's biography of Fritz Bauer, highlighting Bauer's significant work in prosecuting Nazi war criminals and his deep understanding of the Holocaust's scale.

Ella Medalje (1913–1999) was one of the few people who survived the Rumbula Jewish massacre, miraculously escaping from the edge of a shooting pit.

A businessman from Punjab helped over a dozen Austrians escape the Nazis in 1938, a forgotten rescue operation now researched by his grandson.

Michael Chabon’s acclaimed novel, 'The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay,' has been adapted into an opera that successfully ran at the Metropolitan Opera in New York and is now being shown in theaters.

Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Ivan Anušić is on an official visit to Israel from February 22-25, where he will visit a center dedicated to Holocaust victims.

A 100-year-old Holocaust survivor, Leon Weintraub, vividly recounts the horrors of hunger, death camps, and cruelty. He tirelessly works to ensure the Holocaust is never forgotten.

A new report indicates that nearly half of young Americans are unable to name a single Holocaust concentration or death camp, with many attributing the rise in antisemitic activity to insufficient education about the Nazi period.

Hackers reportedly broke into Israel's 'Holocaust museum,' claiming to expose Mossad spies posing as visitors.

Residents in Vizovice, Czech Republic, commemorated Holocaust victims, including the Jelínek and Singer families, by laying 'Stumbling Stones' (Stolpersteine).

The Kyiv chief rabbi, Markovitch, spoke with The Media Line on Holocaust Remembrance Day, emphasizing the responsibility of remembrance without living within the past. He described it as something he lives with and feels deeply.

A film about Holocaust survivor Helmut Sonneberg was screened in Frankfurt, followed by a discussion among companions about racism in football, though the debate was noted for its one-dimensional perspective.

Jewish food writer Joan Nathan has discovered new details about her family's Holocaust history, including a relative's martyrdom, bringing the past closer to her.

An opinion piece argues that while Holocaust education faces criticism, the responsibility lies with society to counter misinformation and ensure historical accuracy.

Hadera Police have arrested a 30-year-old suspect in connection with the robbery of a Holocaust survivor's daughter. The suspect was taken for questioning.

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, Israel commemorated the victims while accusing Europe of 'profound moral weakness' and directing sharp words towards German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Some Israeli government ministers have reportedly compared Germany to the Nazi regime, contributing to cold relations with Europe, while Prime Minister Netanyahu suggested the continent has forgotten the Holocaust.

A historical account details how a Norwegian pastor formed a remarkable bond with a rabbi, helping Jews pray in secret during the Holocaust.

The President of South Korea has drawn controversy following remarks made regarding the Holocaust.

Menachem Rosensaft stated that the world is witnessing the strongest antisemitism since World War II, a sentiment expressed during this year's observance of Yom HaShoah, the Holocaust Remembrance Day.

An opinion piece discusses Europe's response to the October 7th massacre, questioning if the continent has learned from its past, drawing parallels to the Holocaust.

Czech President Petr Pavel, accompanied by his wife Eva, began an official visit to Argentina on Monday, with a program including a visit to the Holocaust Museum and the opening of a business forum in Buenos Aires.

An opinion piece highlights the stories of Abdol Hossein Sardari and Hajji Yaakov Hay, Iranian individuals who are compared to Oskar Schindler for their efforts in saving Jews during the Holocaust. The article emphasizes the profound impact of individual actions in times of darkness.

South Korean President Jaemyung Lee has caused a diplomatic incident with Israel after sharing a video from an X/Twitter user known for anti-Israeli disinformation, which included Holocaust comparison remarks.

The story behind the 'Memorial V + W' recounts Rudolf Vrba's dying wish for people to retrace his and Alfréd Wetzler's escape route from Auschwitz to Žilina, envisioning it as a living memorial to Holocaust events.

Dov Levin, a Holocaust survivor, escaped the Kovno Ghetto, fought in the forests, and traversed war-torn Europe alone to reach Israel. His journey, marked by loss, resilience, and purpose, has been meticulously documented.

Streaming platforms are unveiling their programming schedules for Holocaust Memorial Day 2026, including a new edition of Zikaron BaSalon, an intimate project featuring Holocaust survivors.

AfD's top candidate for Saxony-Anhalt, Ulrich Siegmund, discussed his potential first actions, views on the Holocaust, and his perception of the Verfassungsschutz as "Stasi 2.0" in a podcast interview.

During wartime, Israeli stage actors are reportedly finding a form of escapism even in Holocaust plays, reflecting on their current reality.

Colette Avital, fost parlamentar și diplomat israelian de origine română, supraviețuitoare a Holocaustului în vârstă de 86 de ani, se numără printre persoanele rănite de forțele de ordine în timpul…

An 86-year-old Holocaust survivor, facing rising costs and being priced out of NYC, claims Mayor Zohran Mamdani failed to attend a promised housing meeting.

The Appeals Court in Lithuania is continuing to hear the criminal case against Remigijus Žemaitaitis, a parliamentary leader convicted of inciting hatred and denying the Holocaust. The defendant and his lawyer have submitted requests during the proceedings.

Ines Geipel's book "Landschaft ohne Zeugen" (Landscape Without Witnesses) seeks to answer questions about the differing approaches to Holocaust remembrance in East and West Germany.

An increasing number of AI-generated images of the Holocaust are appearing on social media, providing fodder for Holocaust deniers.

István Körmendi, a Holocaust survivor and recognized as Hungary's oldest family doctor, has passed away at the age of 103.

German airline Lufthansa's collaboration with the Nazis during the Holocaust is being re-examined as the company celebrates its 100th anniversary, with questions raised about why its past continues to fly under the radar.

In 1943, British intelligence intercepted the Höfle Telegram, a message that documented the extent of the ongoing mass murder during the Holocaust, though its full significance was only recognized much later.

The President of the Austrian National Council, Wolfgang Sobotka, is defending the awarding of an honor at the Dinghofer Symposium to Wolfgang Dvorak-Stocker, despite criticism over Dvorak-Stocker's alleged connections to right-wing extremism and Holocaust denial.

Dr. David Pettigrew, a professor of Holocaust and genocide studies, warned that impunity in Bosnia and Herzegovina is fueling genocide denial and hate speech.

The era of Holocaust period pieces is over, according to Hagai Levi, director of Scenes From a Marriage and The Affair.

Argentina has taken on the presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), marking the first time a South American country holds this responsibility and commits to combating antisemitism.

Damaging a war grave or Holocaust memorial in Slovakia could now result in up to one year in prison, with higher penalties of up to two years for greater damage or repeat offenses.

Children from the Jewish Lyceum in Amsterdam disappeared one by one, often being deported, a historical account likely referring to the Holocaust period.

The Iceland-Palestine Association organized a solidarity march yesterday under the slogan 'No to the Israel and US Holocaust,' protesting actions in the Middle East.

Sardines in a can may not be for everyone, but protein-chasers are obsessed. Amy Lombard for BI When Harrison Weinfeld was growing up, canned fish was his grandpa's go-to snack. The Holocaust…

Turkish President Erdogan has again attacked Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, stating that he is 'the greatest disaster that has happened to Israelis after the Holocaust,' citing public sentiment among Israelis.

President Siljanovska-Davkova, speaking from Treblinka, stated that historical revisionism and the falsification of the truth about the Holocaust of 7,144 Macedonian Jews deported by Bulgarian fascist occupiers must not be allowed.

A lawsuit claims that the AI model ChatGPT was used to label Jewish-themed humanities grants as 'DEI' before their cancellation, impacting studies on Holocaust violence against women and postwar Soviet Jewish literature.

80 years after the end of World War II, there are hardly any survivors left who can tell of the terror of the National Socialists.

EXCLUSIVE: Watermelon Pictures has acquired worldwide rights for Leah Galant’s documentary Landscapes of Memory ahead of its premiere at the True/False Film Festival, which kicks off today in…

Published in December 1940, nearly a year before America entered World War II, the issue was donated by Riot Games co-founder Brandon Beck.

A Jewish newspaper published a 'corrective note' following statements made by former Republika Srpska president Milorad Dodik regarding the alleged role of Bosniaks in the Holocaust.

Denying Nazi crimes is punishable by up to three years in prison in Poland.

Who in Lithuania is interested in Jewish history and culture – only Jews themselves, or also a broader part of society? How much and how is it taught in schools?

The Thuringian Left Party has suspended the membership rights of Linksjugend federal spokesperson Martha Wüthrich for two years after she relativized the Holocaust.

A new research concludes that conservation experts, specifically bookbinders, assisted the Nazi regime in inspecting church and civil archives to track down individuals targeted for persecution during the Holocaust.

Exclusive research has uncovered a program where paper restorers and bookbinders were involved in making centuries-old records legible to detect people’s ancestry, which was then used to compile a Holocaust 'hitlist'.

Amid a French proposal to include Holocaust victims in Tallinn's planned Patarei Prison museum, an Estonian historian and MP suggests a dedicated Holocaust museum would be more suitable.

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, photos of Nazis were found at a health ministry office in Haifa, an incident the ministry stated was handled promptly without service interruption.

PASOK MP Pavlos Christidis participated in a parliamentary delegation to Poland for the 38th March of the Living, commemorating Jewish Holocaust Remembrance Day at Auschwitz.

Nate Leipciger, a 98-year-old Holocaust survivor, issued an urgent warning from Auschwitz about the growing antisemitism in Canada, urging the nation to take action.

The Jewish Claims Conference is organizing film weeks aimed at preserving the testimonies of Holocaust survivors and translating history into a deeply human and immediate experience.

A Lebanese banker, Sehnaoui, chairman of Societe Generale de Banque au Liban Group, faced a wave of criticism and hate after his name was inscribed as a donor to a Holocaust museum, following his visit with his Jewish partner.

On April 14, people globally commemorated the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, with public readings of their names as part of Yom HaShoah, an event that saw participation from over 40 cities in the Czech Republic, including Terezín.

A Conservative synagogue in Florida holds a 'Remember a Child' program, where at least a third of its members participate in saying kaddish for children killed in the Holocaust.

An opinion piece emphasizes the importance of preserving the stories of Holocaust victims, echoing Elie Wiesel's sentiment that future generations are the hope for remembrance.

Commemorations for Yom HaShoah, the Holocaust Remembrance Day, were held to honor the Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Tributes were paid in various locations, including Varaždin.

Why we must defend truth if we want to preserve the memory of the Holocaust.

On Yom Hashoah, objects, letters, and fragments of lives cut short remind us that the Holocaust was not only about death, but about vibrant life.

Holocaust survivor Tsili Wenkert shared her emotional reunion with her grandson Omer, a former Gaza hostage, expressing her belief in the miracle of his survival upon seeing his smile.

A 92-year-old Holocaust survivor, Helen Hesse Charash, who was part of the Kindertransport, has made aliyah to Israel nine decades after fleeing Germany.

During this year's Yom HaShoah commemoration, a warning was issued that the memory of the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust is under pressure due to a surge in antisemitism.

Jack Jedwab discusses what he describes as a nefarious attempt to rewrite the history of Jewish refugees after the Holocaust, referencing his parents' own struggles to rebuild their lives and their internment after an unsuccessful attempt to reach Haifa.

In preparation for Yom Hashoah, the Jewish Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Stolpersteine initiative in Frankfurt is calling for a cleaning action for the memorial stumbling stones.

A commemoration event at the Buchenwald concentration camp memorial honored victims of Nazi terror, with speakers like Hape Kerkeling warning against a "culture of looking away" amidst prior controversies.

The National Cultural Monument Ploština has opened a new seasonal exhibition, presenting six stories of Czech Roma and Sinti who survived concentration camps during World War II.

Yad Vashem has preserved the letters of a young Orthodox couple in Hungary, detailing their love and survival through forced labor, ghettos, escapes, and hiding during the Holocaust.

Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, known as the 'cellist of Auschwitz,' recounts her powerful story of survival and how music played a crucial role in saving her life during the Holocaust.

President Lee has drawn a controversial comparison between a video depicting Israeli soldiers abusing a Palestinian child's corpse and historical atrocities like the Holocaust and comfort women.

UBS has been unsuccessful in its legal attempt to alter the terms of a 1999 settlement concerning Holocaust-era assets.

The 22nd Sacrifice Road race will take place on May 17 in Naousa, Greece, covering a 5.5 km route through historical landmarks to commemorate the 204th anniversary of the city's Holocaust.

Influencer Myron Gaines caused controversy at Ohio University by performing a Nazi salute, mocking the Holocaust, and spreading antisemitic conspiracy theories during his campus appearance.

An opinion piece questions the comparison of the transatlantic slave trade and the Holocaust, framing it as a 'crime against mathematics' and critiquing how historical atrocities are ranked.

An opinion piece explores why Judaism refuses to build its identity on tragedy, focusing on Passover and the Holocaust as examples of constant vigilance and duty.

A historical inquiry delves into the question of what the German population truly knew about the Holocaust during its occurrence.

Vanier College has abruptly canceled its annual Holocaust commemoration, which had been held for 33 years, with an opinion piece suggesting the college succumbed to intimidation from anti-Zionist groups.

US Ambassador to Poland, Thomas Rose, stated that thousands of Poles died risking everything to save Jews during the Nazi Holocaust, in a video posted for the National Day of Remembrance of Poles Rescuing Jews.

A historical account sheds light on how Polish diplomats played a crucial role in saving Jews during the Holocaust, a story often overlooked.

Antisemitic and right-wing extremist attacks on Holocaust memorials are increasing nationwide in Germany, with perpetrators also coming from other political camps, prompting experts to call for decisive action.

A report details how ChatGPT was used to withdraw funding from US scientific projects, including those focused on the Holocaust and slavery, which were deemed "too diverse" without expert consultation.

Adolf Eichmann (March 19, 1906 – May 31, 1962) was a high-ranking Nazi official and a principal organizer of the Holocaust, famously pursued and brought to justice by Israel.

Ordinary Muslims and Christians in Albania, an isolated Balkan nation with no more than 300 native Jews, risked their lives during World War II to hide nearly 2,000 foreign Jewish refugees

Israeli Ambassador Gary Koren discussed the military operation against Iran, war objectives, the energy crisis, and touched upon Croatian domestic politics and confronting the past, stating that Iran plans a new Holocaust.

In Instagram posts, Nazi perpetrators are glorified, while their war crimes and role in the Holocaust are omitted. Victims' organizations call it an "attack on the dignity of the survivors."

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has become the greatest catastrophe for Israelis since the Holocaust.

The Optimist dramatizes the true story of Holocaust survivor Herbert Heller and explores grief, trust, and how optimism can both heal and imprison.

Other sites are set to be protected under the new law

A teacher at a private school who was accused by parents of denying the Holocaust was found on Monday not to have done so by human rights commissioner Maria Stylianou Lottides. While the name of the teacher or of the school, or the content of the alleged Holocaust denial were not disclosed, Lottides wrote in […]

Reinhard Heydrich, a high-ranking Nazi official known for his key role in organizing the Holocaust, was assassinated, leading to Hitler's brutal revenge.

Die Propaganda des «Islamischen Staates» zog den damals 19-jährigen Asylmigranten Wassim al-M. immer stärker in ihren Bann. Dann stiftete ihn ein Kontaktmann aus dem Ausland zum Attentat an.

It is the first time that Poland has returned historical objects following a request from a foreign country under Polish restitution law.

A Syrian man is convicted of stabbing a Spanish tourist at Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial  AP News

The IHRA – International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance is an intergovernmental organization founded in 1998 at the initiative of Sweden.

Richard Newell, a PhD student researching the Holocaust in the Western Balkans, published a column in the Times of Israel exposing Milorad Dodik's manipulations regarding Bosniaks and the Holocaust.

An former police officer is being re-indicted for multiple instances of Holocaust denial, despite a previous acquittal, with the prosecution focusing on previously unexamined online postings.

A memorial ceremony was held after the tour, during which Modi laid a wreath and placed a stone on the memorial to commemorate the victims lost in the Holocaust.

Croatian Minister Anušić paid tribute to the victims of the Holocaust at Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem.

A report highlights a concerning trend where a growing number of young people are unaware of the Holocaust, and its history is less frequently taught in universities, prompting concerns about the memory of this historical crime fading.