Memorial

The former concentration camp Auschwitz

Palestinian man visits Auschwitz, publicly calls on Jews to return there 'where they belong'

As the man spanned the camera along the site of the camp, he continued, "God-willing, we will be free from you [Jews], and you will all return to the concentration camps."

Israeli educators can learn from delegation visit to 9/11 memorial following Oct. 7

What can Israeli educators learn from a visit to the memorial for the victims of 9/11?

By HOWARD BLAS
19/04/2024

A joint memorial service is needed this year more than ever

Change starts with the ability to hear, feel, and acknowledge the pain of the other. This is our mission in the Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony, this year more than ever.

By ESZTER KORANYI
14/04/2024

Secret chess pieces found at Auschwitz camp tell a story of prisoner life

This discovery adds a significant layer to the museum's collection that already includes items like wooden miniature chess pieces and bread-made figures.

Israel establishes an annual commemoration of the Oct. 7 attack — but not on Oct. 7

When Israel’s governing coalition convened on Sunday to set an annual memorial day to commemorate the tragedy, it didn’t choose October 7 or any date on the Gregorian calendar.

By BEN SALES/JTA
18/03/2024

UN chief Antonio Guterres to sit out of Holocaust event for first time in 10 years

Guterres’ absence from the event will come after facing heavy criticism from Israel and its supporters for his response to the war.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
25/01/2024

Candle memorial at the Kotel to mark 100 days since Oct. 7

Over the past 100 days, dozens of moving and unifying prayer events have taken place, with thousands of attending worshippers.

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