Frank Foley: The Spy who Saved 10,000 Jews
by Menucha Chana LevinThis unassuming man was a hero who led a dangerous double life in Nazi Germany as head of Britain’s intelligence service.
Johan van Hulst Risked his Life to Save Jewish Children
van Hulst and his allies rescued 600 Jewish children. For the rest of his life his main regret was not saving more.
One Survivor’s Chilling Experience in Auschwitz
by Josie GriffithsLeslie Kleinman arrived in Auschwitz on his 15th birthday and never saw his family again.
Saving as Many as They Could: The Elsinore Sewing Club
by Chad SmithThe story of a courageous group that helped Jews flee Denmark during the Second World War.
Albanian Muslims who Sheltered Jews
by Dr. Yvette Alt MillerAlbanians' strong traditions inspired them to save their nation's Jews during the Holocaust.
Risking Life to Perform Mitzvot in Bergen-Belsen
by Ronda RobinsonEvery morning under his barracks, Amram Deutsch put on tefillin and said the Shema.
Behind Enemy Lines: Jewish Woman who Spied on Nazis
by Ronda RobinsonGerman soldiers thought she was a blonde bimbo looking for her Nazi fiancé. How did this courageous Jew from an Orthodox family become a spy?
Gino Bartali: The Superstar who Defied the Fascists
by Dr. Yvette Alt MillerOne of the greatest cyclists of all time risked his life to save thousands of Jews.
The French Resistance Socialite Heroine who Saved 60 Jewish Children
by Menucha Chana LevinEveryone should know about Suzanne Spaak’s remarkable courage.
El Salvador’s Schindler who Saved 25,000 Jews
by Dr. Yvette Alt MillerJose Castellanos Contreras rescued 20 times more Jews than Oskar Schindler. Everyone should know his story.
What Happened to Me in Auschwitz
by Renee Salt and J-TVRenee Salt’s raw and riveting testimony. Make the time to watch it, you won't regret it.
Wladyslaw Kowalski: The Polish Officer who Saved 49 Jews
by Menucha Chana LevinRisking his life, Kowalski’s house in Warsaw became a shelter for Jewish refugees.
102-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Meets His Nephew for First Time
by Channel 4 NewsEliyahu Pietruszka thought his entire family had died. Watch the moving video of him meeting the nephew he didn't know existed.
The Fateful Holocaust Secret
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsA mother who buried her Jewish identity, and her son’s astonishing quest to reclaim it.
Ida and Louise Cook’s Remarkable Rescue Mission
by Dr. Yvette Alt MillerUsing their avid opera-going as a cover, the British sisters saved dozens of Jews in Nazi Europe.
The ‘Italian Wallenberg’ who Saved Over 5000 Hungarian Jews
by Menucha Chana LevinPosing as a Spanish ambassador in Hungary, Giorgio Perlasca risked his life to save 5218 Jews from deportation to Nazi death camps.
I Have a Message for You: A Short Film
by Matan Rochlitz, The New York Times Op-DocsA haunting film about one survivor’s unfathomable decision to save herself and the surprising denouement.
A Soldier’s Return to Germany to Avenge His Family’s Deaths
by Ronda RobinsonHenry Birnbrey, a Kindertransport survivor, helped liberate a death train in the heart of Nazi Germany.
Charles Aznavour and His Family Saved Jews during the Holocaust
by Dr. Yvette Alt MillerThey hid a number of Jews in the Paris apartment, at great risk to their lives.
The Forger: The Heroic, Life-Saving Work of Adolfo Kaminsky
by New York Times DocumentariesAs a teenager, Adolfo Kaminsky saved thousands of lives by forging passports to help children flee the Nazis.
Holocaust Suitcase Packs Stories of Survival
by Ronda RobinsonPaula Gris’s childhood ended at age three.
The Red ‘J’ of October
by Laura F. DeutschAs a boy in Germany, seeing that Judenstempel on his passport made him realize that for the Nazis he was nothing but a Jewish object.
The Unlikely Hero who Saved Thousands of Jews
by Dr. Yvette Alt MillerEven though he lacked the necessary experience, Varian Fry risked his life to save Jews in Vichy France because no one else was going to do it.
Rosh Hashanah Cards from the Holocaust
by Yad Vashem Photo ArchivesA glimpse into some of the ways Jews before, during and immediately after the Holocaust marked the New Year.
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.
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 Soclof, MS. CCC-SLPOur 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.
JK Rowling and Standing Up to Anti-Semitism
J.K. Rowling, French celebrities and German officials are making it clear they stand with the embattled Jewish minorities within their midst.
24 Hours in Shanghai
Exploring the city’s inspiring and little-known Jewish history during a one-day visit.
Cairo Geniza’s Remarkable Story of Wuhshah the Broker
Three medieval documents chronicle the life of a wealthy Jewish woman in Egypt at the turn of the 12th century.
The Dangers of Being a Jew in France Today
Aish.com interviews a number of Jews living in France. Their future is precarious.
My Thoughts and Struggles about Not Being a Parent
A truthful book about one woman’s struggles with infertility.
Banning the Kippah
The Anne House employee isn’t the only person told not to wear his kippah at work.
Judaism, Sacrifice, and the Education of Alex Clare
Before he became famous, the observant pop star gave up his career in order to stick to his Jewish beliefs.
Four Ways to Be Happier Without Changing Anything (but Your Mind)
Cynics beware! Following the advice in this article will make you happier.
Podcast: Dating with Confidence
Columnist Aleeza Ben Shalom on how to defeat your inner critic and date with more confidence.
What’s Really Wrong with the Insulting “Jewish Man’s Rebellion” Essay
Don’t minimize the inherent difficulties in inter-faith marriage.
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Miracle of Israel #20 - Independence and War
For the first time in 2,000 years, the Jews regain sovereignty over their ancient homeland.
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What's Love Got To Do With It?
Advanced-level midrashic and Kabbalistic illuminations on the weekly parsha.
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Counting the Omer: 49-Day Program for Change
Every small step we take to become better has an effect on everyone around us.
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The Life of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai
A glimpse into the greatness of this towering scholar whose yahrzeit is commemorated on Lag B’Omer.
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Let's talk about the craziest and most dangerous aspect of going to synagogue: the coatroom.
A Soldier’s Gift: An Amazing True Story
One act of kindness has unintended life-altering consequences.