Holocaust

Editor's Notes: The dilemma of raising children during the war is almost like 'Life is Beautiful'

As a father, as a journalist, and as a Jew, I look at these challenges, these daily battles, and realize they are woven into who we are. And, as always, we’ll endure.

01/11/2024

A Holocaust exhibit — and Jewish staffer — are involved in a controversy over the National Archives

A senior National Archives advisor with Democratic roots reportedly blocked content about Holocaust restitution while pushing for 'lighter' historical topics.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
01/11/2024

Sri Lanka’s last Holocaust survivor finds peace in coastal town

Holocaust survivor Dr. Hans Vischjager, now 83, lives peacefully in Sri Lanka, embracing his Jewish heritage and past while sharing a unique, multicultural journey.

By THE MEDIA LINE
31/10/2024

French politicians propose law to make modern antisemitism punishable

The law would make terrorist apologism, denying Israel's existence, and the comparison of Jews or Israel to the Holocaust illegal.

'A Real Pain' film presents the parallels of generational struggle

From the horror of the Holocaust to the struggles that the cousins face in the modern day, the movie is about the overall pains of life, film star Jennifer Grey iterated.

By REUTERS
30/10/2024

Claims Conference unveils future of Holocaust education in mixed-reality Kristallnacht experience

“There’s a lot of ways to communicate with people about Judaism and the history of Jewish people and the history of antisemitism that people care about. People are interested. People want to learn.”

Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally to feature Tucker Carlson, who recently hosted Holocaust denier

The multiple and conflicting Jewish arguments surrounding the event reflected the intensity with which both campaigns were focusing on the Jewish vote just nine days ahead of the election.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
28/10/2024

Trump campaign ad features Holocaust survivor rebutting Harris’ ‘fascist’ allegation

The ad follows a mounting discourse about the use of the term “fascist” in the presidential race.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
27/10/2024

Balancing mourning and memory: October 7 commemoration risks overwhelming grief

The Jewish calendar blends festive and mourning days; October 7 commemorates Hamas atrocities, but excessive grief risks overwhelming the nation.

26/10/2024

The last Nazi hunter’s new battle: Efraim Zuroff on life after the Simon Wiesenthal Center

Veteran Nazi hunter Efraim Zuroff talks his long career and new ongoing battle: Fighting Holocaust distortion.

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