Holocaust

At 90 years old, Rebbetzin Leah Avlaski has served as an emissary in Moldova for the last 33 years. In an emotional interview, she recounts her childhood years during the war and her personal miracle of salvation. She confidently declares: "Being on a mission in Moldova with grandchildren and great-grandchildren is the greatest victory."

What makes this menorah so special? Discover the story behind it.

Yaakov Tzvi Gruner was only 8 when the Nazis invaded Poland, thrusting his life into danger. After his family was murdered, he escaped to a church, where he grew up and eventually became a priest. This week, he passed away, leaving one request: "To be buried as a Jew." Rabbi Shalom Malul, who was close to him in recent years, reveals his poignant story.

"Rabbi Elchanan gave a lecture on sanctifying Hashem's name, followed by a motivational talk by Rabbi Avraham Grodzinski before the tragedy unfolded the next day."

During an El Al flight to Poland, Captain Ofer Aloni left passengers touched with an emotional address and an impromptu musical moment.

The personal ID tags of four Jewish children, sent to the Sobibor extermination camp in Poland, were uncovered in an archaeological dig. Archaeologist Yoram Haimi shares, "I've been excavating Sobibor for ten years, and this was my hardest day."

Eighty years ago on this day, the Warsaw Ghetto was hermetically sealed, prohibiting any movement in or out.

From childhood, Sylvia Foti knew her grandfather was a hero in Lithuania and sought to commemorate him. However, while diving into family history and conducting extensive research, the bitter truth was revealed: the grandfather was exposed as a Nazi criminal responsible for the murder of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust. Now, she is working to erase his commemoration. Watch the painful interview with Sivan Rahav-Meir.

Today, the 16th of Cheshvan, marks 81 years since Kristallnacht, a pivotal event in Germany and Austria that signaled the beginning of World War II.

Today marks 80 years since the start of World War II and the beginning of the devastation of European Jewry.

On this day, the 12th of Av, 75 years ago, Anne Frank penned the final entry in her famous diary, just days before being transferred to the Bergen-Belsen death camp.

In a significant discovery at the Vilna Great Synagogue excavation site, researchers have uncovered ancient Hebrew inscriptions for the first time since the synagogue was destroyed by the Nazis. One of these inscriptions was part of a stone table used to read from the Torah. Join us in exploring this fascinating piece of history.

Dr. Ephraim Wasserfogel shares his journey from a childhood distanced from Judaism to his advanced education, career achievements, and eventual return to faith. Discover how he reconciles the "conflicts" between Torah and science.

Rabbi Skolsky, director of the Kiddush Hashem Archive, suggests using Tisha B'Av to listen and read about the Holocaust. He doesn't recommend reading about the horrors and abuse, but rather stories of holiness and Jewish heroism.

After over 70 years, an international team of archaeologists uncovered five name tags linked to Jews murdered at the Sobibor extermination camp, sparking a search for their families.

A pendant discovered last year at Sobibor sparked a genealogical journey, connecting 34 family members who met for the first time.

This heartwarming story dates back to 1946, a year after the end of World War II. Twins George and Lucien were born in a German hospital to a Polish-born mother, who was liberated from a labor camp two years prior. Separated at birth and sent to different adoptive families, they reunited after 70 years.

J.R.R. Tolkien once lamented that there were no Jews in his family tree. If he were alive today, he might find comfort in having a Jewish great-grandson who observes Shabbat and keeps kosher.

Hairpins and women's jewelry uncovered in Sobibor reveal a poignant story from the Holocaust.

Exploring the unique impact and greatness of the Rebbe of Piaseczno, the 'Holy Fire,' who was martyred on the 4th of Cheshvan.