A recent survey of about 400 people living in Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island has sparked concern. The study, carried out by a national research firm, asked whether the Holocaust should be required reading in public schools. Nearly thirty percent of respondents said it is not necess
A recent court decision shows just how long shadows from the past can stretch. A US judge rejected a big bank’s attempt to avoid responsibility for dealing with Nazi-linked accounts that only came to light years after lawsuits were settled. In 1999, UBS and Credit Suisse paid out $1. 25 billion to o
In a shocking incident, a rabbi was violently attacked while walking to his synagogue in Queens. The assault happened near Queens Blvd. and 71st Ave. in Forest Hills around 3 p. m. on Tuesday. A stranger approached the 32-year-old rabbi, hurled antisemitic slurs, and punched him in the face and ches
Eva Schloss, a Holocaust survivor and stepsister of Anne Frank, has passed away at the age of 96 in London. Her family fondly remembers her as an extraordinary woman, a survivor of Auschwitz, and a dedicated educator who worked tirelessly for peace and remembrance. Born in Vienna in 1929, Eva fled
Marty Supreme is a movie that races through time and places. But one scene slows it down. It's a flashback to Auschwitz. Béla, a Holocaust survivor, tells a story about his time in the camp. He was a ping-pong player. The Nazis gave him a job disarming bombs. One day, he found beehives. He covered h
Germany has taken a significant step to support Holocaust survivors. They have promised over $1 billion to help these survivors live comfortably in their own homes. This is the biggest amount ever given for this purpose. The money will be used to take care of elderly survivors, many of whom are in t
In New York City, a musical called Slam Frank is stirring up a lot of talk. It's about Anne Frank, the young girl who became famous for her diary during the Holocaust. But this version is different. It shows Anne as a pansexual Latina with a non-binary lover. The musical is a mix of hip hop, spoken
In Tallahassee, a significant event is happening on October 28th. It's not just any dinner. It's the 14th Annual Remembrance Dinner. This event is hosted by the Holocaust Education Resource Council, or HERC for short. They are a group that works hard to teach people about the Holocaust and promote u
Elie Wiesel, known for his powerful memoir "Night, " was more than just an author. He was a Holocaust survivor, a Nobel laureate, and a strong voice for the Jewish people and Israel. His words and actions taught us to speak up when the world stays silent. Nine years after his passing, the world mar
In Los Angeles, two elderly men, Jack Moran and Andrew Roth, shared an emotional embrace. Moran, a former U. S. Army soldier, and Roth, a Holocaust survivor, had a unique connection. Decades ago, Moran helped liberate the Buchenwald concentration camp where Roth was imprisoned. Both men were teenag
