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Transgender rights activist claims laws blocking sex change surgeries for children are like Holocaust

February 28, 2023

Transgender rights activist claims laws blocking sex change surgeries for children are like Holocaust

A Jewish father of a transgender child told the Washington Post laws blocking gender affirming care for minors were a "war" on his family and reminded him of the Holocaust.

West Virginia bill would require Holocaust education in public schools

February 9, 2023

West Virginia bill would require Holocaust education in public schools

A West Virginia bill would require public schools to include Holocaust education. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate, and now heads to the House of Delegates.

Holocaust survivor Shlomo Perel, the inspiration for an internationally renowned film, dies at 98

February 3, 2023

Holocaust survivor Shlomo Perel, the inspiration for an internationally renowned film, dies at 98

A man who survived the Holocaust and was the inspiration for a world-renowned film died at the age of 98. Shlomo Perel was born in 1925 to a Jewish family in Germany.

‘Jews do not have a monopoly on persecution’ major paper complains on Holocaust Remembrance Day

January 28, 2023

‘Jews do not have a monopoly on persecution’ major paper complains on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Conservative Twitter users slammed a USA Today Network paper that warned Jewish people not to act like they have the "monopoly on persecution and atrocities."

George Santos delivers speech on Holocaust remembrance after lying about Jewish heritage

January 27, 2023

George Santos delivers speech on Holocaust remembrance after lying about Jewish heritage

New York Republican Congressman George Santos delivered a speech on Holocaust remembrance Friday after admitting to lying about his claimed Jewish heritage.

Holocaust survivor is finally reunited with the family that saved his life

January 27, 2023

Holocaust survivor is finally reunited with the family that saved his life

A Holocaust survivor, whose health is rapidly declining, was reunited with the family that saved him and his mother during WWII. The reunion came after decades of searching.

Florida woman swindled Holocaust survivor out of $2.8 million life savings in romance scam: DOJ

January 27, 2023

Florida woman swindled Holocaust survivor out of $2.8 million life savings in romance scam: DOJ

A Florida woman is facing up to 20 years in prison for allegedly defrauding a Holocaust victim out of millions of dollars to fund a lavish lifestyle.

World marks Holocaust Remembrance Day as antisemitism continues to rise: 'Jew-hatred still exists'

January 27, 2023

World marks Holocaust Remembrance Day as antisemitism continues to rise: 'Jew-hatred still exists'

World leaders vowed to remember and guard against the atrocities of the Holocaust ever happening again, but recent reports point to a significant resurgence of antisemitism.

How this Holocaust heroine saved 100 Jewish babies destined for death

January 27, 2023

How this Holocaust heroine saved 100 Jewish babies destined for death

Holocaust heroine Corrie ten Boom saved 100 Jewish babies destined for death by defying the Nazis and smuggling children out one by one to welcoming homes.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy honors Holocaust Memorial Day, Auschwitz liberation: 'Indifference kills'

January 27, 2023

Ukraine's Zelenskyy honors Holocaust Memorial Day, Auschwitz liberation: 'Indifference kills'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked Holocaust Memorial Day and the 78th liberation anniversary of the Auschwitz concentration camp by reminding the world that "indifference kills."