The Latest Breaking News from Holocaust

Jewish public servants fearful of 'outing' themselves

The public service at all levels of government has been called out at an anti-Semitism inquiry for lacking the ability to consider Jewish workers.

AAP · Jul 27

In 1939, a US couple crossed Nazi-controlled Europe to save 50 Jewish children after Kristallnacht and every one of them survived the Holocaust. Read their story

In 1939, Philadelphia lawyer Gilbert Kraus and his wife Eleanor undertook an extraordinary rescue mission that saved 50 Jewish children from Nazi-controlled Europe. At a time when most Americans opposed admitting refugee children, the couple worked with Brith Sholom to secure visas, gather financial support and bring the children safely…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

My Interview with Judge Altman on Anti-Semitism, Israel, and Judging

"What happened after October 7 in our sacred institutions, at our universities, in our Western media outlets, in our international NGOs and nonprofits, is that we completely forgot the ways that we had learned to tell truth from fiction."

Reason · Jul 27

Aristides de Sousa Mendes: the man who braved 'consequences' to save thousands from Nazis

On Sunday 19 July, Portugal marked 141 years since the birth of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, the diplomat who saved over 30,000 from Nazi persecution in WWII. A museum there is dedicated to his life and legacy.

Euronews · Jul 20

‘There was absolutely no chance of being a kid’: new exhibition explores how war shapes children’s lives

Childhood in War examines what life looks like when play, education and family life is disrupted by hostilities

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

Why is it so hard for unis to agree on a definition of ‘antisemitism’?

Australian universities will have to adopt their own definitions of racism as of next year. This includes antisemitism, Islamophobia and racism towards First Nations people.

The Conversation · Jul 15

26 Years Later, Marvel Has A Big Magneto Problem

As Marvel gears up to reboot the X-Men, it's hard to shake the feeling that the saga's best villain will get the short end of the stick.

Inverse · Jul 14

Meet Mira Trivedi, Indian-origin student in New Jersey who's pushing her school to not call Hitler's symbol 'swastika'

In New Jersey, student Mira Trivedi is on a mission to clarify the misunderstanding surrounding the swastika, often mistakenly associated with Nazi imagery. Advocating for its roots in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, she initially faced obstacles but has since garnered support from classmates and parents alike.

The Times of India · Jul 14

Clavicular Says Netanyahu Aides Fear Bibi Looks 'Old And Out Of Shape' To Young Voters And Want A Gym Livestream Fix

A streamer claims Netanyahu's advisers sought his help to improve the prime minister's image with young voters through a gym livestream, though no official confirmation exists.

International Business Times UK · Jul 13

The story Graham mourners are telling

Tributes reveals legacy defined beyond Trump, instead by decades of friendships, foreign policy and public service

Salon · Jul 12