World war ii
From Vilna to Eretz Yisrael: One Holocaust survivor's journey to Israel
Dov Levin escaped the Kovno Ghetto, fought in the forests, and crossed war-torn Europe alone to reach Israel - documenting every step of a journey defined by loss, resilience, and purpose.
Modigliani painting looted, resold by Nazis returned to estate of rightful Jewish owner
A lost novel from 1943 that predicted the Holocaust has been recovered
Holocaust survivor, descendants urge High Court to allow Gaza children medical access
Putin declares three-day ceasefire in Ukraine, marking 80 years since WW2
The Kremlin said the 72-hour ceasefire would run for three days either side of May 9.
Mussolini's Jews: How Il Duce bewitched Italy's Jewish communities
For nearly two decades, millions of Italians, and thousands of Jews, believed in Benito Mussolini as the man to make things right for Italy. In the end, they were wrong.
The urgent need to acknowledge North African Jews in Israeli memory - opinion
North African Jews' WWII struggles, long overlooked, are finally gaining recognition, revealing their resilience and vital contributions to history.
Sunken WWII Carrier at Midway Reveals Surprise: ‘Why Is There a Car on This Boat?’
"It's a car. That's a car. That is a full car," said one researcher during a livestream.
Metal detector hunt leads to dangerous WWII cache in Belgian town
'When you find grenades or similar objects, it is important to leave them where they are and not move them yourself.'
Irmgard Furchner, former Nazi camp secretary known as 'Secretary of Evil', dies at 99
Furchner was convicted in 2022 of aiding and abetting the murder of over 10,500 prisoners at Stutthof concentration camp.
Shalom & Aloha: Volcanoes, beaches, sunsets – and Jews – in Hawaii
The history of Jews in the Hawaiian Islands, when they arrived, what happened during World War II, and what their lives are like today – including the Big Island's first bar mitzvah boy in 1970.
Confronting the complex realities of Polish-Jewish identity - opinion
Nuance is in order regarding Poland and its Jews; Jennifer Stark-Blumenthal calls for a reevaluation of Jews’ attitudes toward Poles, as well as Poles’ understanding of Jews.
Remains of seven Norwegian resistance fighters executed in 1945 found in Oslofjord
Norwegian Police plan to recover the remains and identify them using DNA analysis.
Albania's secret Jewish history, how its population saved Jews during the Holocaust
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: During WWII, Albania defied the Nazis, sheltering Jews and preserving its tradition of hospitality. Discover how this Muslim-majority nation became a haven for Jewish refugees.
