Righteous Among the Nations
Czech parliament pays historic tribute to 129 ‘Righteous Among the Nations’ Holocaust-era heroes
Organized by the Combat Antisemitism Movement and Federation of Jewish Communities in the Czech Republic (FJC), the event coincided with the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht
Israel unveils super ice missile, expands Iron Beam defense as Eisenkot cancels Likud talks
Jaroslawa Lewicka, Israel’s last living Righteous Among the Nations, dies at 91
‘A Call to Courage’: Czech parliament to pay historic tribute to 129 ‘Righteous Among the Nations’
Holocaust survivor requests residency for his rescuer’s descendants
“I feel sad that I even need to help her,” Liebel told Kan news for a report aired Sunday. “I’m ashamed of my country that my help is even needed. But I will do anything.”
Jewish man gives 2m. euros to French village for hiding family during WWII
Eric Schwam and his extended family arrived to the village in 1943, remaining there throughout the war until 1950.
Int'l Holocaust Day: Has the world learned the lessons of the Holocaust?
In the wake of the Abraham Accords, young Emiratis, Bahrainis, Moroccans and Israelis build trust and friendship in the "Leaders of Tomorrow" initiative.
Polish diplomat in Istanbul rescued hundreds of Jews from the Holocaust
Rychlewicz never applied for recognition for his actions or advertised them, according to the report.
‘Spanish Schindler,’ who saved over 5,000 Jews during WWII, given tribute
It is believed that in the last seven months of 1944, Briz issued forged Spanish documents to 5,200 Jews.
Russian Jewish Congress honors 250 Righteous Among the Nations
The exhibit's interactive display is a a multi-media installation that allows visitors to witness a a virtual conversation between the rescuer and those in need of rescue.
Warsaw Jewish community sending care packages for righteous among nations
Volunteers from the community as well as staff from the American Jewish Committee helped distribute the packages.
Did Hans Calmeyer send a Jewish woman to Auschwitz?
In 1992, Yad Vashem posthumously recognized Calmeyer, who died in 1972, as a Righteous Among the Nations, Israel’s title for non-Jews who risked their lives to save Jews.
New info revealed on Ukrainian priest who saved Jews in Holocaust
Andrey Sheptytsky, led Ukraine’s Greek Catholic Church at the time. The new information about Sheptytsky offers his supporters a new chance to have his historical record honored.
Last German recognized as righteous gentile for Holocaust heroism dies
Gertrud Steinl, who was recognized by Yad Vashem in 1979 as a Righteous Among the Nations, died a day before her 98th birthday.
