Holocaust

Holocaust center director leaves after heckling, lack of support

Mary Jane Rein leaves Clark University amidst controversy, citing lack of support. Joins Assumption University to lead civic dialogue center, addressing campus discord.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
17/04/2024

A young woman displays extraordinary courage in ‘Irena’s Vow’ - review

Irena’s Vow gives us a look into the life of the kind of person we all hope we would be if we found ourselves tested like this.

Moldovan Holocaust memorial vandalized with 'free Palestine' graffiti

"We will do everything possible to ensure that the facts are investigated and the perpetrators are punished," the community said in a statement.

Saying ‘Never Again is Now’ to European Jews is an insult

Never again? If European governments are not prepared or are unwilling to turn words into action, these important words will have just been a platitude. And an insulting one at that. 

By MENACHEM MARGOLIN
12/04/2024

Jerusalem Highlights April 12-18

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Holocaust survivor remembers her real-life rescuer played by Anthony Hopkins in ‘One Life’

Hanna has seen “One Life” several times, including at the New York premiere in January, and says watching the film was not especially disturbing to her, but makes her emotional.

By STEVE NORTH/JTA
11/04/2024

WATCH: 'Philanthropy starts with curiosity'

In the fifth episode of 'The Philanthropists,’ Pnina and Marcel Pinchevsky discuss Israel, Hebrew University, and the value of giving.

A child wearing a Kippah

'Ashkenazi Jews are the problem': 'Post' reveals antisemitism of booted Reform UK candidate

Greenhough has commented in favor of Israel, in support of British Jewry, and against the October 7 attacks, but has a long history of social media posts decrying Ashkenazi Jews.

Hundreds of Holocaust survivors to connect with students worldwide in new program

The Survivors Speakers Bureau will connect students with Holocaust survivors both in person and virtually, bringing the stories to light in countries and localities that might be otherwise unfamiliar.

Remembering the Holocaust: We Jews are the targets once again

Let the commemorative year be the driving force of an active, proud and strong Jewish community in memory of the martyrs!

By ANDOR GROSZ
07/04/2024
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