Kristallnacht's legacy still haunts Hamburg even as the city rebuilds a former synagogue burned in the Nazi pogrom
The debate over rebuilding the Bornplatz Synagogue reflects Germany's complex relationship with its Jewish history and contemporary identity issues.
Holocaust survivor calls vicious mob attack on Jews in Amsterdam a 'modern-day kristallnacht'
The attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam has drawn alarming parallels to historic anti-Semitic violence, likened to Kristallnacht.
Jewish veterans mark remembrance for Second World War and the Holocaust
World War II veterans reflect on their service, honor fallen comrades, and share personal recollections of trauma and resilience.
November 9 pogroms showed coming Nazi brutality DW 11/09/2024
The horrific events of November 9-10, 1938, marked a significant escalation in anti-Jewish violence in Germany, culminating in mass arrests and destruction.
November 9 pogroms showed coming Nazi brutality DW 11/09/2024
The Kristallnacht marked a pivotal moment of violence against Jews in Germany, leading to mass arrests and destruction.
Kristallnacht's legacy still haunts Hamburg even as the city rebuilds a former synagogue burned in the Nazi pogrom
The debate over rebuilding the Bornplatz Synagogue reflects Germany's complex relationship with its Jewish history and contemporary identity issues.
Holocaust survivor calls vicious mob attack on Jews in Amsterdam a 'modern-day kristallnacht'
The attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam has drawn alarming parallels to historic anti-Semitic violence, likened to Kristallnacht.
Jewish veterans mark remembrance for Second World War and the Holocaust
World War II veterans reflect on their service, honor fallen comrades, and share personal recollections of trauma and resilience.
November 9 pogroms showed coming Nazi brutality DW 11/09/2024
The horrific events of November 9-10, 1938, marked a significant escalation in anti-Jewish violence in Germany, culminating in mass arrests and destruction.
November 9 pogroms showed coming Nazi brutality DW 11/09/2024
The Kristallnacht marked a pivotal moment of violence against Jews in Germany, leading to mass arrests and destruction.
Surviving the Holocaust: 'There is no God' DW 11/08/2024
Elisabeth Scheiderbauer's early realization of a world without God starkly contrasts with her harrowing experiences as a child under Nazi persecution.
Lessons of a Weimar Anti-Fascist in Palestine
The author's father survived a violent attack by Nazis and later escaped Germany, highlighting personal and historical experiences during the rise of fascism.
Surviving the Holocaust: 'There is no God' DW 11/08/2024
Elisabeth Scheiderbauer's early realization of a world without God starkly contrasts with her harrowing experiences as a child under Nazi persecution.
Lessons of a Weimar Anti-Fascist in Palestine
The author's father survived a violent attack by Nazis and later escaped Germany, highlighting personal and historical experiences during the rise of fascism.
A full-scale replica of Anne Frank's hidden annex is heading to New York for an exhibition
A full-scale replica of Anne Frank's secret annex is being prepared for an exhibition in New York, marking a historical first for the Anne Frank House.
A Full-Scale Replica of Anne Frank's Hidden Annex Is Coming to New York
A full-scale replica of Anne Frank's secret annex will open in NYC, promoting her legacy as a compelling figure of resilience beyond victimhood.
Exhibition Recreating Anne Frank's Secret Annex to Open in New York
A full-scale recreation of Anne Frank's hiding place will open in New York City on January 27, 2025, providing access to her story for more visitors.
A full-scale replica of Anne Frank's hidden annex is heading to New York for an exhibition
A full-scale replica of Anne Frank's secret annex is being prepared for an exhibition in New York, marking a historical first for the Anne Frank House.
A Full-Scale Replica of Anne Frank's Hidden Annex Is Coming to New York
A full-scale replica of Anne Frank's secret annex will open in NYC, promoting her legacy as a compelling figure of resilience beyond victimhood.
Exhibition Recreating Anne Frank's Secret Annex to Open in New York
A full-scale recreation of Anne Frank's hiding place will open in New York City on January 27, 2025, providing access to her story for more visitors.
Watch live: Starmer says UK must stand with Jewish community' as he marks October 7
The anniversary of the October 7 attacks highlights ongoing grief, regional violence, and humanitarian crises stemming from the conflict in the Middle East.
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Why Hamas victim Hersh Goldberg-Polin's name - like Anne Frank's - will live forever
Families of hostages endure profound grief while advocating for their loved ones, as exemplified by Rachel Goldberg-Polin's efforts to save her son Hersh.
How 'uptown' Jews fought to clean up the criminal underworld of the Lower East Side - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The Lower East Side in 1913 was a crime-ridden area dominated by gangs, contrasting sharply with the affluent lifestyles of German Jews uptown.
Museum to Part With Cranach Portrait That Was Sold to Flee the Nazis
A Pennsylvania museum is returning a valuable 16th-century portrait to the heirs of a Jewish couple who fled the Nazis, following a restitution settlement.
Museum to Part With Cranach Portrait Sold as Owner Fled the Nazis
The Allentown Art Museum is returning a 16th-century portrait due to a settlement with the heirs of a Jewish couple fleeing the Nazis.
Museum to Part With Cranach Portrait That Was Sold to Flee the Nazis
A Pennsylvania museum is returning a valuable 16th-century portrait to the heirs of a Jewish couple who fled the Nazis, following a restitution settlement.
Museum to Part With Cranach Portrait Sold as Owner Fled the Nazis
The Allentown Art Museum is returning a 16th-century portrait due to a settlement with the heirs of a Jewish couple fleeing the Nazis.
After the fall of the Berlin Wall, efforts to restore East Germany's secret police records have been ongoing for thirty years.
A Jewish Teen's Diary Recounts Pain and Resilience in a Nazi Ghetto
Yitskhok Rudashevski's diary from WWII, though not as famous as Anne Frank's, offers a vivid depiction of life in a Jewish ghetto and unique insights into the Holocaust.