Holocaust

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

Ancient Midrash warns about Germany's threat, scholars caution about the German nation, and the Chofetz Chaim foresaw where the remnant would survive.

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.

Nothing prepared the Israeli youth delegation visiting Auschwitz for the pivotal meeting with Reiner Höss, the grandson of Rudolf Höss, the Auschwitz camp commander. The villa of the ruthless Nazi tyrant Höss was located adjacent to the camp, shedding light on why his grandson was obsessed with the extermination site. "If I met him today, I would kill him," he remarked.

Rabbi Ben Porat reveals profound questions and explains what was concealed from us in school regarding the Holocaust, and why? Watch this important discussion.

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.

Henk Drogt, Irena Sendler, André Trocmé, Daniel Trocmé, and Lucien Bunel were people of conscience and purity of heart, who did everything they could to save as many Jews as possible during the tragic years for our people. Five touching stories of "Righteous Among the Nations."

The Righteous Among the Nations were a beacon of goodness amidst the horrors of World War II. Their actions deserve to be recognized and learned from by future generations.

Discover how the Belz Rebbe escaped the clutches of the Nazis and continued to lead his community to new heights in Israel.

Beyond the siege of Jerusalem on the 10th of Tevet, various significant events have occurred on this date. The Rebbe of Ostrowiec was tragically murdered by the Nazis in 1943 on the night of the 10th of Tevet. In contrast, the mother of the Chasam Sofer became pregnant after praying fervently on the same date.

A comforting letter sent by Rabbi Pinchas Friedman from Jerusalem to his followers in France. The letter provides insights into the pressing question: Why are Jews constantly being killed?

After sending millions to their deaths with a wave of his hand and conducting brutal medical experiments on his victims, Dr. Mengele managed to disappear from view.

Despite uncovering the identities of almost everyone in a famous photograph from the Warsaw Ghetto, the boy at the center remains unknown.

After 9,000 Jews in Thessaloniki scraped together nearly $2 billion worth of treasure, it disappeared—and so did they.

"What is a Jew?" This question is not as strange as it might initially appear. Let's explore what kind of unique being this is, that every ruler and nation has insulted, oppressed, exiled, trampled, persecuted, burned, and drowned, yet he survives and endures despite them all.