world war ii

A hidden Holocaust story from Viviers, France

Viviers is a charming medieval town with typical narrow, winding cobblestoned streets situated along the right bank of the Rhone River. But this small French town has a hidden Holocaust story.

By BARBARA ANGELAKIS
18/12/2023

South Korea court orders Japan to compensate 'comfort women'

The legacy of Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule of the Korean peninsula remains politically sensitive for both sides.

By REUTERS
23/11/2023

Shanghai's Jewish refugee history takes center stage in new oratorio

As an "open port," a visa wasn't required for those arriving in Shanghai from Europe, mainly by boat.

By REUTERS
21/11/2023

Israel's leaders should learn from Churchill - opinion

It is victory, victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory, however long and hard the road may be; for without victory, there is no survival.

By NAVEH DROMI
12/10/2023
 Micheál Martin/X

Addressing the Nazi skeleton in Ireland's closet - opinion

In light of Irish Foreign Minister Micheál Martin visit to Israel last month, is Ireland ready to acknowledge their Nazi-sympathizer past?

06/10/2023

Canada apologizes for honor awarded to ex-Nazi soldier in 1987

The statement comes in the wake of a scandal over Yaroslav Hunka, a former Nazi soldier who was praised in Canada's parliament.

By REUTERS
04/10/2023

American World War 2 veteran’s remains finally identified

Army Sgt. Bernard J. Sweeney will be buried in New York next week on Tuesday.

World War 2-era London spy tunnels to become tourist attraction in 2027

This new exhibit is expected to give the Churchill War Rooms - located only 12 feet underground and a small percentage of the length - a run for its money.

Albert Einstein

Revealed in a letter: Albert Einstein's secret plan to save Jewish professor from Nazi Germany

The letter reveals Einstein's desperate appeal to Scottish philosopher Sir William David Ross to aid in the rescue of a Jewish German philosopher targeted by Nazis.

Canadian lawmaker apologizes for inviting Nazi to Zelensky address

Speaker of the House of Commons says he did not know that 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka had volunteered with Nazi army in World War II * PM Justin Trudeau calls the incident "extremely upsetting"

By DAVID LAZARUS/JTA
26/09/2023
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