Auschwitz

Getting to know Etty Hillesum, the Holocaust diarist starring at the Israel Festival

Hillesum was 27 when she started putting pen to paper, much older than Frank and, hence, her writing relates to a more advanced stage of life and state of consciousness and awareness.

Neta Shpigelman identifies fully with Etty Hillesum, the Holocaust victim heroine of 'The Thinking Heart'
Stockholm pro-Palestine protest uses mock Auschwitz gate with word 'Gaza' on July 11.

Stockholm pro-Palestine protest uses mock Auschwitz gate with word 'Gaza' to criticize Israel

Elie Wiesel at 1990 March of the Living ceremony in Birkenau with Rabbi Israel Meir Lau, Chief Rabbi of Israel

When you listen to a witness, you become a witness

Elie Wiesel at the 1990 March of the Living

I was there


'Wrong empathy'? Turkish and Arab students say camp visits spark fear for their own safety - study

New research argues memorials shape which emotions are deemed “legitimate,” highlighting tensions over empathy and belonging.

Dr Mohammad Abdulkarim Al-Issa (front), Secretary General of the Muslim World League leads prayers next to the memorial monument in the former German Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. Those who appear in this photo aren't mentioned in the article.

Viktor Ullmann’s Shoa opera ‘Emperor of Atlantis’ premieres in Hebrew

The first Hebrew production of Der Kaiser von Atlantis brings Ullmann’s opera to stages across Israel this month.

The Carmel Quartet.

Austrian doctor fired after telling obese patient only Auschwitz would help with weight loss

The incident occurred at the Landesklinikum Horn, with an anonymous letter tipping over the antisemitic remarks made in reference to the Nazi death camp.

Entrance to Auschwitz I, the main concentration camp, Poland, 1940-1945.

Boston’s unfinished Holocaust museum hoists boxcar into exhibit space overlooking Boston Common

A historic 12-ton railcar is crane-lifted into the museum's center, symbolizing the millions "who never returned" and lost freedoms.

A 173-foot tower crain hoists a 20th century 12-ton railcar into the upcoming Holocaust Museum Boston.

‘Poland is for Poles, not Jews’: Polish MP's speech outside Auschwitz stirs outrage

Braun, the head of the Confederation of the Polish Crown party, made the comments on Saturday amid news of the Polish government’s plans to adopt a resolution combating antisemitism.

 Grzegorz Braun, member of far-right political alliance Confederation, speaks during a parliament session, after he used a fire extinguisher to put out the Hanukkah menorah candles, at the Parliament in Warsaw, Poland December 12, 2023.

Hagai Levi's 'Etty's updated setting detracts from the story, frustrating viewers - review

'Etty' is based on the diaries of Etty Hillesum, a Dutch-Jewish writer who chronicled her journey as the Nazis occupied Holland. Removing the Nazis from the story is frustrating and distracting.

JULIA WINDISCHBAUER as Etty in the new series from Hagai Levi.

Paris prosecutors investigate Musk’s Grok AI over antisemitic, Holocaust denial posts - POLITICO

French prosecutors have launched an investigation into Elon Musk’s Grok AI after it published alleged antisemitic and Holocaust denial comments, following complaints filed by human rights groups.

An illustration of Elon Musk and the Grok logo.

"Being There Changes You"

Young Jewish professionals describe the March of the Living experience that became a turning point

The 2025 Young Professional Delegation to The March of the Living

'Divrei HaLev': A renowned Talmudist rabbi's weekly Torah portion lessons - review

Rabbi Halivni’s magnum opus is 'Mekorot Umesorot' ('Sources and Traditions'), a monumental 10-volume, source-critical commentary on the Talmud in Hebrew.

Torah scroll 521

Grapevine November 9, 2025: Celebrating freedom

Movers and Shakers in Israeli society.

FROM LEFT: Micha Scharir, Matan Angrest, and members of the Angrest family.