Holocaust education

European Commission launches Project NERON to focus on antisemitism, fostering Jewish life

The Network for European Research on Jewish Life and Antisemitism (NERON) project is aimed at supporting research on antisemitism and contemporary Jewish life.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks to the press on the 21st sanctions package against Russia in Brussels, Belgium, June 9, 2026.
One school pupil, Teaghan Murtagh, wrote a letter to the Lexington Observer about Cole's order for her not to wear a T-shirt with the words "Save the bees. Plant more trees. Clean the seas. Punch Nazis."

Boston principal apologizes to Muslim, Arab students who felt 'unsafe' after Holocaust lesson

People view the exhibits at Yad Vashem on April 13, 2026.

Head of Anne Frank Educational Center questions Yad Vashem's Germany expansion, drawing backlash

Holocaust survivor Albrecht Weinberg, 99, poses in inside his old classroom at the memorial at the former Jewish School before a discussion with foreign journalists a week before the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp on January 20, 2025 in Leer, Germany.

Holocaust survivor Albrecht Weinberg, who moved back to Germany in his 80's, dies aged 101


Survey finds lack of Holocaust knowledge in eight countries, but majority fear another genocide

One in five French adults reportedly had not heard or weren't sure if they had heard of the Shoah, the Claims Conference said on Thursday.

 PRISONERS OF the Auschwitz concentration camp after their liberation by the Red Army in January 1945.

'Place of incredible evil': House of Auschwitz commander to open to visitors

“A house is a house,” said Jacek Purski., who is involved in the project. “But it is in uninteresting, regular houses like this where extremism is happening today.”

 A scene from "The Zone of Interest"

Holocaust survivor awarded Germany’s Federal Order of Merit for Holocaust education efforts

Germany honored Holocaust survivor George Shefi for his lifelong commitment to Holocaust education and remembrance.

 George Shefi meets with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Over third of parents say their children targeted by antisemitism, witness it - poll

Such claims were made by 71% of Jewish parents and 37% of non-Jewish parents alike.

 An illustrative image of a class in an elementary school.

A Jewish museum in Tulsa held a funeral for remains of Holocaust victims it kept for years

The museum said the remains likely dated back to before the year 2000, when it was more common for museums to accept human remains into their collections.

 The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art in Tulsa, Oklahoma, January 1, 2014.

Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert dies at 100, King Charles leads tribute

The renowned educator and activist died peacefully in her London home surrounded by family.

 Lily Ebert (Left) standing next to her great-grandson Dov Forman (Right)

Foundation hosts event to honor Holocaust survivors living in Israel

Over 3,500 Israelis help aging holocaust survivors.

Volunteers attend an event in their honor by the Foundation for the Welfare of Holocaust Victims.

No exemptions on Holocaust education under new UK curriculum plan, PM Starmer says

Keir Starmer said the government would set aside funds so that students can visit Auschwitz to learn about the Holocaust.

 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech, following his first cabinet meeting as Prime Minister, in London, Britain, July 6, 2024.

In Albania, where Jews were saved from the Nazis, educators teach the Holocaust to a new generation

Youths in Albania know nearly nothing of their country's unique legacy in saving Jews, according to Florenca Stafa, director of the Albanian and Balkan Research Center.

 Albania's national Holocaust memorial, situated in a Tirana park, has commemorative plaques in Albanian, English and Hebrew.

South Carolina school district restricts Holocaust graphic novel for middle-schoolers

The decision follows the passage this summer of restrictive new guidelines on instructional materials at the State Board of Education. 

 Frank W. Baker's book "We Survived the Holocaust," featuring illustrations by Tim Ogline, tells the real-life story of Bluma Tishgarten and Felix Goldberg.