Holocaust
Ahead of the 83rd anniversary of Kristallnacht, Eve Kugler, 90, visited her hometown of Halle, Germany, and recalls the horrifying period that led to her family fleeing for their lives.
“With this wall, we pull their names and their history out of oblivion. We give them back their identity, their individuality and with that part of their humanity. And they once again have a place in their homeland,” said Austrian Chancellor, Alexander Schallenberg, noting “it is all the more our task to actively protect Jewish life in Austria and Europe, and to speak out against any form of anti-Semitism without any ifs or buts.”
The initiative is part of the #WeRemember campaign.
In an exclusive interview, Austrian Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg speaks of his country’s struggle against anti-Semitism, the renewal of nuclear talks in Vienna and the close strategic relations with Israel.
Bidding had reached $3,400 when the auction was suspended pending a Nov. 16 hearing, following an outcry from Jewish leaders and Holocaust survivors.
Is it OK to do bad things to achieve good ends? A new animated documentary covers the most extreme of examples.
Germany’s police union also censured the incident, calling it “tasteless” and saying there should be “consequences” for those involved.
Four Holocaust survivors and about 80 participants—Jews and non-Jews, aged 19 to 90—visited Berlin, Wannsee, Ravensbrück and Bergen-Belsen, the latter to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation by British forces.
“Extremely rare” stamps are expected to sell for $30,000 to $40,000, says Tzolman’s Auction House • European Jewish Association chairman appeals to Israeli Justice Minister Gideon Sa’ar to halt “despicable sale.”
Justin Welby said if the world fails to take action, it would be akin to ignoring warnings about the Nazis in the 1930s—or worse.
A member of the anti-Semitic Goyim Defense League stood atop a highway overpass not too far from the Dell JCC, gave the Nazi salute and unfurled a banner that read “Vax the Jews.”
“Museum space is at capacity, particularly during school hours, and requests for student tours and public workshops continue to increase,” said Holocaust Museum LA CEO Beth Kean.
