Holocaust
The Romanian president’s decision risks “eroding decades of progress Romania has made in confronting its past and honoring the memory of its victims,” the group said.
Survivor Naftali Fürst: “The hollow faces and emaciated bodies of Rom and Evyatar take me back decades.”
“Every year, [Israeli] delegations are allowed in with flags. We were shocked by the decision,” said one of the marchers.
Jewish leaders warn of rising violence and hate across the continent as official rhetoric and conflict in Gaza fuel new waves of antisemitism.
Wassim Al-M., 19, allegedly attacked a Spanish tourist in an attempt to prove his commitment to joining ISIS, according to prosecutors.
Israel’s main Holocaust museum labeled the accusations “dangerous distortions” following controversies around a German affiliate and some scholars.
Stephan-Andreas Casdorff of the Friends of Yad Vashem Germany cited Germany’s “historical responsibility” for the Shoah as reason to cut off Israel.
Arno Michaelis credits a kind Jewish employer, his daughter and Seinfeld with helping him on “his journey from violent supremacist to preacher of love.”
“Even though there were books and talks about Shanghai, still a lot of people don’t know—not even Jewish people,” Jerry Lindenstraus told JNS.
Below a banner reading “Genocide is genocide is genocide” hang mannequins of concentration camp prisoners with yellow Stars of David.
The incident at a motorcycle race could result in criminal charges and up to three years imprisonment for the 40-year-old neo-Nazi.
“Each story behind these payments reflects a legacy of loss—and a step toward justice,” said Rabbi Andrew Baker, of the American Jewish Committee.
