Holocaust

A shofar hidden inside Auschwitz survived a death march and Buchenwald before sounding again on Rosh Hashanah as Holocaust survivors approached the Land of Israel.

The number 271,000 is appearing frequently on social media as part of a conspiracy theory aimed at casting doubt on the number of Jews murdered in the Holocaust. Its origin: a German archive containing that number of death certificates for concentration camp prisoners.

As Israel fought for its survival in 1948, a former Nazi vessel appeared off Beirut. What followed was a daring naval mission filled with history and powerful symbolism.

What does a child remember for life? This remarkable story of Rabbi Shimon Shkop reveals the lasting power of making someone feel truly loved and cared for.

Written in 1939, shortly before the Holocaust, the Bobov Rebbe's heartfelt letter to a struggling student offers timeless wisdom about faith, livelihood, and trusting Hashem during uncertain times.

Passed through the window of a cattle car in 1944, a handwritten Torah notebook survived the Holocaust thanks to one courageous man and his family.

Discover the remarkable true story of Kundan Lal Gupta, whose quiet rescue mission gave Jewish families a chance to flee Nazi Austria.

A powerful true story of faith, Divine providence, and the extraordinary courtroom miracle that saved one Jewish family from Europe.

Italy's parliament is moving forward with legislation to help restore artworks stolen from Jewish families during the Holocaust to their rightful owners.

Channel 14 News reports that a German government-funded foundation financed a controversial film scheduled to be screened in Haifa.

Discover the remarkable true story of the secret radio built inside Buchenwald and the daring transmission that helped save thousands of prisoners.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, lashed out at Israel. He claimed that "Gaza has been wiped off the face of the earth" and questioned Israel’s right to engage in Holocaust remembrance.

For her 100th birthday, Holocaust survivor Mina Boyar asked to mark the occasion with the blessing of Shehecheyanu and the recitation of “A Psalm of Thanksgiving,” surrounded by dozens of her descendants.

As Nazi Germany tightened its grip on Hungary, Ferenc Szálasi became the architect of one of the Holocaust's darkest chapters.

Mildred Harnack risked her life to expose Nazi crimes and resist Hitler's regime. Her extraordinary story remained largely forgotten for decades.

Decades after losing everything, Rabbi Zalman stood at his great-grandson's bar mitzvah in Israel and reflected on the miracle of survival and renewal.

Why did Albania become the only country in Europe with more Jews after World War II than before it? The answer begins with a promise.