Holocaust

They say a person's name says a lot about their nature, and in the case of Col. Ronit Lev, it rings particularly true. She has a big heart dedicated to one noble mission: to bring joy to the remaining Holocaust survivors and fulfill their wishes.

Silvia's diary, written during the years 1941-1942, mostly avoids direct reference to the events of the war and the Holocaust. The horrors of war are mentioned only in passing, until the bitter end.

45,000 Jewish passports from Latvia revealed by Yad Vashem team. These documents hold historic significance.

New documents reveal that businessman Mauricio Hochschild orchestrated the escape of at least 9,000 Jews from Nazi Germany in the late 1930s.

In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day at the UN, journalist Noah Klieger shares his story as a Holocaust survivor and urges UN leaders to implement new educational curricula worldwide. "Now, as the survivor generation is fading, it's crucial for the UN to adopt a resolution to teach about the Holocaust globally."

A Holocaust story of faith, survival, and a Torah verse that never let go

An extraordinary story of divine intervention from the mouth of a Holocaust survivor. Do not miss it. "Suddenly, in the middle of the lecture, one of the women asked to speak. She went on stage and said: 'Before I present my opinion, I have something to give to Francine Christophe'

The unique project "Your Torah, I Have Not Forgotten" strives to preserve the hidden Torah teachings written during the dark days of the Holocaust. "We wish to establish a memorial for the victims and preserve their spiritual legacy," explains the project's initiator.

Embracing sacredness in our relationships with parents, the significance of not cursing the deaf, and reflections on the first Holocaust Remembrance Day without Grandmother Ada, who survived the Holocaust and faced life with courage.

Berthold Beitz, known as "The Schindler of Borislav Jews," saved hundreds of Jews, sometimes at the very last moment. He removed Jews from the death trains headed to Belzec, arguing with SS officers that they were professional and essential workers.

Gabor Erdes was only 12 years old when he was killed in Budapest by an SS soldier. His poems were published by his relative, Holocaust survivor Marian Miller (the mother of actor Adir Miller). A particularly moving poem is recommended for reading.

Righteous Among the Nations primarily assisted by hiding Jews, forging documents, aiding escapes, saving children, and providing encouragement.

Righteous Among the Nations who saved Jews during the Holocaust often paid unbearable prices. Holocaust Remembrance Day is a time to remember them—and to draw inspiration.

A new online campaign urges European governments to return hundreds of thousands of properties that belonged to Jews before World War II.

After 65 years, Aryeh Gitzin finally celebrates his Bar Mitzvah together with his grandson, in a moment of healing and hope

Online retailers are raising eyebrows by offering decorative pillows featuring images of Hitler and scenes from concentration camps. These controversial items challenge the boundaries of taste and decency.

Dozens of clothing items - shoes, belts, and prisoner uniforms - were found buried in a forest near the notorious Stutthof extermination camp in Poland. A local museum curator stated, "We have never heard of this before."

In the Netherlands, American contractor Jayel Kapitein stumbled upon a poignant message from the Holocaust era on an old bathroom door. This discovery caught the attention of Yad Vashem. Read the full story below.

Born to Holocaust survivor parents, Barry Frigate experienced loss and nightmares, distancing himself emotionally from the past. Years later, he revisited those dark memories with renewed resolve and faced them head-on. A captivating interview with author Barry Frigate.

Raoul Wallenberg saved tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews during the Holocaust. A look at the heroic rescue missions of the Swedish diplomat and his mysterious fate.