Oświęcim’s sole Jewish resident reflects on modern antisemitism on 80th anniversary of Auschwitz camp’s liberation
Among 34,000 people in the town of Oświęcim is just one Jew – a young Israeli named Hila Weisz-Gut. It’s an interesting choice of residence, given the most famous feature of the town is its proximity to the Nazi concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz – where at least 1.
AP Photos: Silence pervades Auschwitz on the eve of the 80th anniversary of the camp's liberation
Silence pervades the site of Auschwitz-Birkenau today. Sometimes the only sounds are the soft footsteps of visitors, people who come from all over the world to mourn and to learn, and the voices of their guides speaking in hushed tones into microphones trying to explain the ungraspable.
Looking ahead to the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz Nazi concentration camp
Jan. 27, marks International Holocaust Day. NBC News' Jay Gray reports from Auschwitz, where the 80th anniversary of its liberation will bring forth memories and messages that resonate today.
On 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation, survivors keep memories alive
Auschwitz was liberated 80 years ago. Younger generations in Atlanta are keeping alive Holocaust survivors' stories, including the harrowing experience of Murray Lynn.
Just 50 Holocaust survivors will be at Auschwitz for the 80th anniversary of its liberation
The dwindling numbers offer a stark representation of the declining population of survivors who are still able to tell their stories.
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Jewish voters fall along party lines in views of Trump presidency
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For Finland’s tiny Jewish community, a complicated history of fighting for the czar and the Nazis
Finland's community of approximately 1,500 Jews dates back to the 19th century when they arrived here to serve in the Russian ...
Jewish groups around the world are bittersweet on a hostage deal
Jewish community groups are holding out hope for the welfare for their fellow citizens held by Gazan terrorist groups since ...
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Among the flurry of executive orders President Donald Trump signed on his first day back in office was one rescinding the ...
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Jewish puppeteer combines love of acting with puppets in ‘Life of Pi’
Her father, she said, noticed a theater, Open Space Arts, where people were “doing a lot of fun stuff on the porch.” Some of ...
Whittier resident lived a hidden history of Jewish survival
Brookfield, 98, and a longtime resident of Whittier, was born in Chemnitz, Germany, the only child of Willy and Dora Fleischmann. On Saturday, she shared her memories in advance of International ...
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The Jewish Prophesy of Alexander the Great
A prophecy about Alexander the Great is found in the Jewish Book of Daniel, which was written 200 years before his birth.
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Is Elon Musk Jewish? World’s richest man reveals all…
Elon Musk has angered the Jewish community with what appeared to be a 'Nazi salute'. Does he have ties to the religion?
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'Jewish' baseball card collection goes up for auction
For many Jewish fans who collect baseball cards, the joy of opening a new pack and finding a Jewish player is second to none. That was Seymour Stoll’s experience years ago when he drew a Sandy ...
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Jewish sports group inducts 14 hall of famers
These remarkable individuals have made history with their unparalleled achievements in sports and media, inspiring generations,” the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame said.
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Humboldt Jewish Music & Culture Festival begins Feb. 1
Humboldt Jewish Music & Cultural Festival is slated for Feb. 1 and 2 at Temple Beth El, 3233 T St., Eureka. This year’s event – which includes several workshops, a dance party and a concert – features ...