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world-news1 year ago

"Global Commemoration: Holocaust Remembrance and Warning Against Neo-Nazi Networks"

Survivors and world leaders marked the 79th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, cautioning against rising antisemitism and urging remembrance of the 6 million European Jews killed during the Holocaust. Events were held in Poland, Germany, Italy, and the US, with leaders denouncing antisemitism and survivors sharing their stories to ensure the truth about the Holocaust is passed on to future generations.

via Newser|
#antisemitism#holocaust-remembrance-day#international-commemorations
world-news1 year ago

"Nazi Death Camp Survivors Commemorate 79th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation on Holocaust Remembrance Day"

Survivors of Nazi death camps, along with state officials and participants, marked the 79th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp in Poland. Observances were held in various countries to remember the 6 million European Jews killed by the Nazis during the Holocaust. Leaders emphasized the importance of combating antisemitism and promoting peace, with commemorations in Italy, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Ukraine. The international day serves to ensure the world remembers the Holocaust long after the survivors are gone.

via NBC News|
#auschwitz-birkenau#commemoration#holocaust-remembrance-day
politics1 year ago

"Mass Anti-Right Rallies in Germany and Austria on Holocaust Remembrance Day"

Hundreds of thousands of people protested in German cities against far-right extremism and the growing popularity of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, coinciding with the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warned of the dangers of the far right, comparing their plans to Hitler's Reich, while Kiel's Mayor Ulf Kämpfer emphasized the need to safeguard democracy. The protests were sparked by a report revealing AfD members meeting with extremists to discuss expelling immigrants and minorities, shocking many as the party gains support ahead of major regional elections.

via DW (English)|
#afd-party#far-right-extremism#germany
opinion1 year ago

"Revisiting Holocaust Remembrance Day in the Wake of Recent Terror Attacks"

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Leo Pearlman reflects on the enduring trauma of the Holocaust and the recent surge in antisemitism, particularly in the wake of the Oct. 7 mass-murder by Hamas. He criticizes the silence of the creative industry and calls for condemnation of the atrocities committed by Hamas. Despite the challenges, he emphasizes the importance of standing up, speaking out, and fighting for the right to exist as a Jew.

via Variety|
#antisemitism#genocide#holocaust-remembrance-day
world-news1 year ago

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Continuing the Fight Against Anti-Semitism

Survivors of Nazi death camps marked the 79th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau with a modest ceremony in Poland, laying wreaths and lighting candles at the Death Wall and the monument in Birkenau. Observances were also held in other countries, with leaders emphasizing the importance of remembering the Holocaust and fighting antisemitism. In Italy, commemorations included a torchlit procession, while in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Jews and Muslims gathered to promote compassion and dialogue. The international commemoration day, created by the United Nations in 2005, aims to ensure the world remembers the Holocaust long after the survivors are gone.

via The Associated Press|
#auschwitz-birkenau#holocaust-remembrance-day#international-observances
world-news1 year ago

"Survivors Commemorate Auschwitz Liberation on Holocaust Remembrance Day"

Survivors of Nazi death camps, along with state officials and other participants, marked the 79th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp in Poland. Observances were also held in many other countries, with commemorations in Germany, Italy, Ukraine, and Bosnia-Herzegovina. The theme of the observances was the suffering of the individual human being, and the day served as a reminder to fight against antisemitism, racism, and for democracy. The survivors laid wreaths, lit candles, and prayed at the memorial site, memorializing around 1.1 million camp victims, mostly Jews.

via KOMO News|
#auschwitz-birkenau#commemoration#holocaust-remembrance-day
world-news1 year ago

"Bosnian Muslims and Jews Unite for Peace on Holocaust Remembrance Day"

Muslims and Jews in Bosnia gathered in Srebrenica to jointly observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day, promoting compassion and dialogue amid the Israel-Hamas war. The event highlighted the shared experience of persecution between the two communities and emphasized the need to stay united in their commitment to peace. Menachem Rosensaft and Husein Kavazović signed the Srebrenica Muslim-Jewish Peace and Remembrance Initiative, committing to collaboration in times of crisis, maintaining communication, and repudiating all forms of bigotry.

via The Associated Press|
#bosnia#holocaust-remembrance-day#jews
international-affairs1 year ago

"Reflecting on the Evolution of Holocaust Remembrance"

This year's International Holocaust Remembrance Day holds particular significance following the recent massacre and kidnapping in Israel, with many drawing parallels between the horrors of the Holocaust and the October 7th attack. Leaders and organizations emphasize the need for global unity in standing against all forms of hate, while also expressing disillusionment at the rise in anti-Semitic incidents and the conditional nature of privilege. Despite the current sorrows, there is a call for hope and resilience, with a focus on the resurrection of hope and the defining qualities of love, joy, and kindness within the Jewish community.

via NPR|
#anti-semitism#historical-trauma#holocaust-remembrance-day
world-news1 year ago

"Italian Leader Condemns Antisemitism, Prompts Rescheduling of Pro-Palestinian Rally on Holocaust Remembrance Day"

Italy's President Sergio Mattarella denounced rising antisemitism and expressed support for the Jewish people during a Holocaust Remembrance Day overshadowed by Israel's military campaign in Gaza. He condemned the complicity of Italians under Fascism in the deportation of Jews and called for fundamental human rights to be respected everywhere. Pro-Palestinian activists were ordered to postpone a rally in Rome scheduled for the actual day of Holocaust Remembrance, with concerns raised about the co-opting of the Holocaust memory by anti-Israel forces. Antisemitic episodes in Italy hit an unprecedented high last year, with 454 incidents reported, and there were instances of pro-Palestinian advocates using the memory of the Holocaust against Israel and Jews.

via The Associated Press|
#antisemitism#holocaust-remembrance-day#italy
politics2 years ago

"Chicago City Council Faces Tensions Over Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution"

Tensions rose at a Chicago City Council meeting during a resolution to support Holocaust Remembrance Day, with divisions deepening over a separate resolution supporting a cease fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Pro-Palestinian supporters booed those backing Israel, leading to heated exchanges among council members. Despite the controversy, Mayor Brandon Johnson is expected to introduce the cease fire resolution at the next council meeting.

via WLS-TV|
#chicago-city-council#hamas#holocaust-remembrance-day
finance2 years ago

Credit Suisse accused of impeding probe into Nazi-linked accounts.

Credit Suisse has been accused by US lawmakers of limiting the scope of an internal investigation into Nazi clients and Nazi-linked accounts, including some that were open until just a few years ago. Despite the hurdles, reports from the ombudsman and a forensic research team revealed at least 99 accounts credibly tied to senior Nazi officials in Germany or members of Nazi-affiliated groups in Argentina, most of which were not previously disclosed. The latest findings come as problems have boiled over for Credit Suisse, a pillar of Swiss banking whose origins date to 1856, culminating in a government-orchestrated takeover by rival lender UBS.

via The Associated Press|
#credit-suisse#finance#holocaust-remembrance-day
world2 years ago

Surviving Auschwitz: A Daughter's Story.

Ginger Lane, a Holocaust survivor, recalls how her Christian neighbors saved her and her six siblings from being deported to Auschwitz during WWII. They hid in a fruit orchard for almost two years until the end of the war. After arriving in America, the siblings were separated and sent to different foster families. Ginger, now 83, reconnected with her siblings 40 years later and visited the orchard in Germany in 2017. Her daughter has made a film about their survival and started a non-profit to promote stories of hope and combat antisemitism.

via The Daily Beast|
#family#holocaust-remembrance-day#jewish-persecution
international-relations2 years ago

Iranian Threats to Destroy Israeli Cities on Holocaust Memorial Day

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi threatened to destroy Tel Aviv and Haifa, as Israel marked Holocaust Remembrance Day, and reiterated a demand for the US to leave the Mideast. Raisi also offered an olive branch to regional nations seeking to create security in the region. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu likened Iran to Nazi Germany, calling it an existential threat to the Jewish people. The two countries maintained close relations during the reign of shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who was overthrown in a popular 1979 uprising led by Islamist clerics.

via The Times of Israel|
#diplomacy#holocaust-remembrance-day#international-relations
world2 years ago

Survivors and Communities Commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day

Three brothers who escaped Budapest during the Nazi invasion in 1944 have shared their story of survival on Holocaust Remembrance Day as part of the Claims Conference's new digital campaign, "Our Holocaust Story: A Pledge to Remember." The brothers moved between safe houses and secret locations until liberation, and their mother's decision to stay with her children saved their lives. Their story is part of a campaign that includes 100 survivors sharing their personal testimony of persecution to keep their stories alive for future generations to learn from past atrocities.

via New York Post |
#budapest#claims-conference#holocaust-remembrance-day
society2 years ago

Surviving the Holocaust: Israel's Current Survivor Count.

As of 2023, there are 147,199 Holocaust survivors living in Israel, with 31,000 of them over 90 years old and more than 100 over 100 years old. The youngest survivors are 76 years old. Haifa has the largest number of survivors, followed by Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. The Holocaust Survivors' Rights Authority distributed over NIS 5.6 billion in payments, grants, and benefits in the past year and worked to bring services to the survivors' homes. The state ceremonies for Holocaust Remembrance Day will begin on Monday evening.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#elderly#holocaust-remembrance-day#israel