Holocaust Remembrance Day


The former concentration camp Auschwitz

Never again: Israel must depend solely on itself

Today, as Netanyahu’s government navigates its security landscape amid international scrutiny and conditional support, the lesson is clear.

05/05/2024

'Never again is now,' Netanyahu says on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Netanyahu said that Israel’s enemies erred in attacking the Jewish state, believing it was weak, divided, and lacking in determination.

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Holocaust survivor whose home was destroyed on Oct. 7 attends poignant ceremony

Mendi, torn between protecting his own family and his aging father, found himself in a harrowing position on October 7.

By CHEN SCHIMMEL
05/05/2024

As Holocaust Remembrance Day begins: Yad Vashem holds official state ceremony

Those attending the ceremony include Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog, the chairman of Yad Vashem, dignitaries, and Holocaust survivors 

IFCJ founds program to support elderly Holocaust survivors in Israel

The program is committed to providing holocaust survivors with food every week for the rest of their lives. Additionally, it enables survivors to engage in various social and practical services. 

World Jewish Congress and German football league's historic visit to Israel

The delegation, comprising officials from the top two divisions of German football, participated in the solemn Yom Hashoah ceremony at Yad Vashem.

An Israeli flag [Ilustrative]

Over 50 Holocaust survivors made aliyah in past year, four since Oct. 7

Of the 52, four made aliyah since October 7 despite the country being launched into war against Hamas.

Remembrance days bring Israelis together in their grief, even if only temporarily

The study delved into the emotional dynamics surrounding this day, which was marked on Monday this year, and detected a substantial decline in “affective polarization during the commemoration.” 

Hamas killing spree haunts Holocaust survivors participating in 'March of the Living'

Holocaust survivors participating include Smil Bercu Sacagiu, 87, whose home was hit by a rocket from Gaza, Jacqueline Gliksman, 81, whose home was torched by a Palestinian infiltrators, and others.

By REUTERS
05/05/2024

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Observing with renewed urgency post-Oct. 7

Remembering, reflecting, and raising awareness: Holocaust Remembrance Day 2024 in the shadow of Oct. 7.

By SIMMY ALLEN
05/05/2024
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