Holocaust survivors
Global Holocaust survivor population drops to about 196,000 worldwide, half in Israel, data shows
New data shows the global number of Holocaust survivors has fallen to about 196,000, with nearly half living in Israel and most having survived as children.
Why falafel is at the heart of Israel’s 'Operation Dugo' Holocaust remembrance
Holocaust survivor to address US Congress on anniversary of Auschwitz’s liberation
'World, Open Your Eyes'
German Jewish educator who saved children from Holocaust to be subject of animated documentary
"The Fredy Hirsch Story," will feature original research conducted by New York Times editor Jody Becker and consultation from Hirsch's niece.
Helena Weinrauch, Holocaust survivor and ‘dancing angel,’ dies at 100
Weinrauch’s story of survival — and how she discovered, at 88, the joy of ballroom dancing — was the subject of a 2015 documentary, “Fascination: Helena’s Story.”
Proposed tax on foreign donations alarms NGOs aiding Holocaust survivors
The bill, initiated by Likud MK Ariel Kallner, would impose an 80% tax on donations received from foreign political entities.
Around the world, the ‘Day of Liberation and Rescue’ was marked
Grapevine, May 25, 2025: Resilience in the face of racism
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
'Heartbreaking full circle': Holocaust survivor dies two weeks after IDF soldier grandson
“Magda devoted her life to preserving the memory of the Holocaust and sharing her remarkable life story with future generations,” said Raz Kinstlich, mayor of Rishon Lezion.
Knesset c'mtee discusses scam stealing millions from elderly, Holocaust survivors
The fraud, committed largely via telephone, particularly targeted Israel's Russian-speaking community, with scammers speaking in Russian.
Margot Friedlander, German Holocaust survivor who landed a Vogue cover, dies at 103
The Margot Friedlander Foundation announced her death on Friday, just weeks after opening applications for a 25,000 euro prize to recognize efforts to fight antisemitism and promote democracy.
VE Day in Israel: Celebrating the 80th anniversary and Jewish heroes of the war
The State of Israel also commemorates VE Day on May 9 largely as a result of the massive wave of immigration from the former Soviet bloc during the 1990s.
'The Right to Happiness': Moving fiction about Holocaust survivors - review
While they are firmly grounded in the hearts and souls of the survivors and their families, these tales tell a universal story of love and loss that will appeal to any reader.
