Tag: Righteous Gentiles
Congressional bills aim to give highest honor to ‘Righteous Gentile’ Roddie Edmonds
Both houses of Congress reintroduced legislation this week to honor the late Roddie Edmonds, who put his life in danger to save Jews during World War II and the Holocaust, and is one of...
Gene Simmons of Kiss fame to unveil mural of Polish Catholic Holocaust hero
Artists 4 Israel is expanding its series of murals honoring Righteous Among the Nations. It’s doing so with a “kiss” this time.
The collective, which enlists artists to combat antisemitism and anti-Israel bigotry through their work,...
Belgian woman who saved Jewish children from the Holocaust dies at 100
A schoolteacher and a member of the Belgian Resistance during World War II and the Holocaust, Andrée Geulen-Herscovici died on June 1 in Ixelles, Belgium, at the age of 100. As a member of...
Ukrainian Jewish leaders talk of history old and new: Babyn Yar memorial, evacuating refugees
It’s a war that feels somewhat biblical, and Ukraine’s chief rabbi is taking lessons from the Torah.
“When our forefather Jacob met with his brother Esau, he prepared himself with three things: He prepared the doron,...
Portugal honors diplomat who saved Jews from Nazis
Portugal honored Aristides de Sousa Mendes, a former diplomat for the country, who helped save thousands of Jews from the Nazis during World War II.
“People who at the decisive moment put their and their...
Spain seeks descendants of Hungarian Jews saved from Nazis by diplomat
The Spanish government released the names of Hungarian Jews who evaded Nazi persecution with the help of a Spanish diplomat in an effort to find their descendants and share their stories with the world.
Yad Vashem recognized Angel Sanz-Briz...
Japanese foreign minister views Children’s Memorial, honorary tree at Yad Vashem
Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi visited Yad Vashem in Jerusalem on Wednesday.
Motegi toured the current exhibit, “Flashes of Memory: Photography During the Holocaust.” He also participated in a memorial ceremony at the...
Polish court ruling on Holocaust libel case causes profound concern among Jewish groups
A ruling issued by a court in Poland on Tuesday is meeting fierce criticism from Jewish groups and others who claim that the decision will silence further examination of the role of Polish citizens...
Jewish foundation to send more than $300,000 to Righteous Gentiles in Poland
Amid the holiday season, the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous (JFR) is sending more than $300,000 to Christian rescuers of Jews during the Holocaust living in Poland.
The financial assistance includes $2,550 for each of...
Online movie series to feature rescuers and rescued during years of Holocaust
The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous (JFR) is launching a Monday-night movie series, from July 27 to Aug. 21, each week airing one of its award-winning documentaries that highlight Righteous Gentiles who saved Jews...