Chained Melody: A Violin “Recital” in Auschwitz
by A.R. MillerA moving depiction of a true event that occurred one evening in the concentration camp.
Rosh Hashanah Cards from the Holocaust
A glimpse into some of the ways Jews before, during and immediately after the Holocaust marked the New Year.
The Holocaust Survivor and the SS Guard
by Judy GruenJudy Meisel is one of the last people alive who can help finger a former SS guard who tormented her at the Stuttof concentration camp.
Mary Elmes: A Quiet Heroine
by Menucha Chana LevinAn unknown Irish heroine risked her life to save 200 Jewish children from the Nazis.
It Could Not Happen Here
by Slovie Jungreis-WolffGiving voice to my uncle’s sacred memories of the Holocaust.
My Mother-in-Law: Jewish Heroine and Nazi Killer
by Yaakov AstorThe thrilling, true story of Rachel Blum’s struggle to survive in a world bent on destroying her.
The Portuguese Consul who Disobeyed Orders to Save Jewish Lives
by Maayan MeirAristidies De Sousa Mendes paid a heavy price for his moral courage.
The Secret Schindler: Mauricio Hochschild
by Dr. Yvette Alt MillerNewly discovered documents reveal that a reviled Bolivian tycoon was one of the greatest heroes of the Holocaust who rescued over 9,000 Jews.
Auschwitz Violins and the Jewish State
by Valerie GreenfeldThose violins that found their way from Auschwitz to Israel give voice to the Jewish people’s hope for returning home.
Rabbi Gustman's Astounding Survival
by David PageIncredible, harrowing stories from the life of a great Torah scholar.
These Photos Were Not Approved by the Nazis
by Maayan MeirFive photos from Henryk Ross Lodz Ghetto Collection.
My Greatest Victory as a Holocaust Survivor
by Leah KaufmanObserving Passover was my act of resistance that connected me to my people.
Greater than Angels: Interview with Pearl Benisch
by Daisy BenchimolWith sadness, we report that Pearl Benisch has passed away at the age of 100.
An Open Door: Amazing Story of Jewish Rescue in the Philippines
by Noel IzonWhen the world closed its doors to refugees, President Manuel Quezon saved 1200 Jews fleeing Nazi Germany.
Marion Pritchard: Rescuer of Dutch Jews
by Dr. Yvette Alt MillerThe heroic woman rescued scores of Dutch Jews during the Holocaust, and has died at the age of 96.
Friendship Forged in Dachau
by Ronda RobinsonSidney Shafner was one of the first U.S. soldiers to reach Dachau, where he saved Marcel Levy.
An American in Auschwitz
by Suri CohenMy great-grandparents were murdered by the Nazis, but they are a powerful living presence in my life.
Connecting to the Holocaust
by Adina SoclofOur daughter was twinned with a girl from Luboml, Poland who perished in the Holocaust. Then the past came to life.
Staying Jewish Against All Odds
by Ronda RobinsonRaised by Christians as part of the Kindertransport, a 7-year-old girl clings to her Jewish identity.
Forgiving the Impossible
by Yael MermelsteinDuring the Holocaust, my grandmother gave up everything for her closest friend, only to be abandoned in return.
The Nazi Doctor who Saved a Jewish G.I.
by Menucha Chana LevinRobert Levine was captured by the Nazis. As his life hung in balance, his dog tags revealed that he was Jewish.
Born Inside a Cave
by Ronda RobinsonHershel Greenblat’s incredible story of resistance and freedom.
Sunset over Auschwitz
by Adam SamuelI accompanied my grandfather, Howard Kleinberg, to Auschwitz where I heard him tell his harrowing – and miraculous – story to a group of students.
Meet Frida Berger, Have a Piece of Cake
by Reuven Fauman and TrulyMovingStories.comFrida Berger is a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor whose life is devoted to giving, especially through cooking and baking.
Lola Lieber: Faithful Holocaust Heroine
by Beth SarafrazA glimpse into the eventful, fearless life of an indomitable survivor.
The Priest Uncovering Hidden Atrocities of the Holocaust
by Dr. Yvette Alt MillerFather Patrick Desbois has dedicated his life to unearthing unmarked Jewish mass graves in Eastern Europe.
Survivor of the Voyage of the Damned
by Ronda RobinsonHenry Gallant was a passenger on the doomed SS St. Louis that fled Nazi Germany but was refused entry.
The Goering Brothers: Heredity is Not Destiny
by Salvador LitvakWhile Herman Goering was killing Jews, his brother worked tirelessly to save them.
The Unfinished Diary: A Chronicle of Tears
by Chaim Yitzchok Wolgelernter, Hy”dA rare Holocaust diary appears 70 years after being written by its doomed author.
Jewish Women on a Train
by Faigy SchonfeldAfter seeing the whole world bleed and collapse in on itself, this cannot be happening. We must jump.
The Holocaust Torah
by Dr. Yvette Alt MillerHow did a survivor who wouldn’t buy a ticket to Israel afford to commission a Torah scroll all by himself?
Passover in Hell
by Yakov BrachfeldMy grandfather’s Passover Seder, hiding from Nazis in the Krakow Ghetto.
Finding Home
by Ronda RobinsonThe incredible determination and faith of Ben Hirsch, a German boy left orphaned by the Holocaust.
My Holocaust Revenge
by Martin GreenfieldI made a vow: If I survived Buchenwald, I would return and kill the mayor’s wife.
My Grandfather and Kristallnacht
by Gav CohnMy grandfather woke up that morning in Berlin to see the synagogue engulfed in flames.
The Holocaust's Foremost Unsung Hero
by Emily AmrousiMoshe Kraus saved tens of thousands of Jews. Why has no one heard of him?
The Jews of Zakynthos
by Tassoula EptakiliHow Zakynthos, a Greek island, hid its Jews from the Nazis.
Walking with the Enemy
by Eli LevineDisguised as a Nazi, Pinchas Rosenbaum saved hundreds of Jews in Hungary.
Responding to Holocaust Denial
by Reuven Lewis, M.Ed.We have a duty to educate the world. Here is one survivor’s harrowing story.
Murdered at Auschwitz
by Benjamin BrafmanMy name is Yechiel Michoel Friedman. I was murdered in Auschwitz and don't you ever forget me.
Defeating Evil
by Suly ChenkinAt the age of 1, I survived the selection in the Kovno Ghetto that wiped out a third of the population.
Running from Giants
by Margareta AckermanMy grandfather’s struggle to survive in Nazi occupied Europe.
Zachor: We Will Never Forget
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyBen Lesser a Holocaust survivor, on living a life that matters.
Honoring an Arab Righteous Gentile
by Menucha Chana LevinDr. Mohamed Helmy, an Egyptian Arab, risked his own life to save a Jewish family during the Holocaust.
The Cry of the Shofar: Its Incredible Power and Meaning
The shofar pierces our external personas and reconnects us to our true inner selves.
Seven Affirmations for a Peaceful Year
How to avoid the painful arguments and hurtful remarks that harm our relationships.
The U.S. Military and Rosh Hashanah
On Rosh Hashanah, Jewish soldiers on duty around the world will gather in prayer with the full support of the US military.
Melanie Phillips on Britain’s Alarming Anti-Semitism Problem
While the number of anti-Semites is small, the amount of anti-Semitism diffused throughout British society is high.
Targeting Jew Haters on Facebook
ProPublica uncovers anti-Semitic advertising categories on Facebook.
How Two Ordinary Teenagers are Changing the World
Their mind-blowing responses to Hurricane Harvey and a sick neighbor is the inspiration we need for the High Holidays.
Three Things I Learned by Deleting Facebook from My Phone
Breaking any habit is hard. But I’m learning to embrace the white space of life.
Hurricanes and Our Rosh Hashanah Prayers
Even blessings can become misfortunes when they appear in the form of excess.
Middot Series #12: Spiritual Accounting: Putting it into Practice
Harvey S. Hecker Character Development Series: A system for constant self-assessment is essential for real change.
My Moment of Truth
As my father’s cries entered the deepest crevices of my heart, I had an epiphany.
8 Things I’m Letting Go before Rosh Hashanah
Because we can’t start anew until we stop what we’re doing.
Interesting Salads, Fish and Meat for Rosh Hashanah
Including pesto pistachio, kasha mushroom and all-in-one simanim salads.
Symbolic Food Recipes for a Sweet New Year
Delicious, healthy recipes for auspicious foods to serve the night of Rosh Hashanah.
Guy Confessions: What I Want to Tell the Shadchan
Four points from actively dating dudes that could make Jewish dating even better.
Creation: A Convergence of Torah and Science
Once unthinkable, the accounts of creation by Torah and science are converging.
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The Straight and Just Path
Advanced-level midrashic and Kabbalistic illuminations on the weekly parsha.
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Rosh Hashanah: Can’t Stop the Feeling
Justin Timberlake, celebrating the new year and the joy of being Jewish.
ABC's of Rosh Hashanah
A handy checklist of everything you need to know for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
Get Clarity: Aish.com's Rosh Hashanah Music Video
Fun, inspiring Rosh Hashanah music video to enjoy and share.
Blessed Blasts
A shofar blower, in more ways than one, must be willing to take the bull by the horns.
Uproot the Nail: A Short Yom Kippur Video on Nailing Down Forgiveness
How to attain real forgiveness.
