Where did 20,000 Jews hide from the Holocaust? In Shanghai
Source: npr
Learn more about a community of Jewish immigrants who left a lasting cultural impact on the other side of the world.
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| Anne Frank's Legacy | Explore the lasting impact of a girl and her diary. |
How Anne Frank’s Diary Changed the World
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
See pages from Anne Frank’s diary with explanatory notes in this excerpt from the book 100 Documents That Changed the World.
For Holocaust survivors in the U.S., more than remembrance is needed
Source: Washington Post
Holocaust survivors have incredibly important stories to tell, and it’s imperative we protect those stories, as well as the people behind them.
A discovery of Holocaust-era photos helps a Jewish family connect with its past
Source: npr
Read about how an unlikely discovery and fate worked together to shed light on a Jewish family’s experiences during the Holocaust.
Aberystwyth: Holocaust refugee meets woman who fled Syrian war
Source: BBC
Read about how the experiences of a Holocaust refugee and a Syrian Civil War refugee are bridged by a university exhibit in Wales.
Andrée Geulen, rescuer of Jewish children in Belgium, dies at 100
Source: Washington Post
Read about how a teacher’s extraordinary love and courage left behind a legacy that continues to inspire and touch new generations.
A Holocaust Remembrance Day event was canceled due to low registration. So hundreds showed up on Zoom to hear survivor’s story
Source: CNN
The inspiring legacy of Holocaust survivor Arnold Frinland is shared to a worldwide audience via social media.
Holocaust survivors reunite with the woman who cared for them after the war
Source: The Washington Post
Andra and Tatiana Bucci, who were 4 and 6 years old when they were taken to a concentration camp, traveled to the U.S. as adults to reunite with their former caregiver, a kind woman they called “Manna.” Read this article about the reunion.
The Holocaust survivor who fell in love with her American liberator
Source: The Washington Post
Read about the incredible story of a Holocaust survivor and an American soldier who found love in the midst of War.
Russian strike kills 96-year-old Holocaust survivor in Ukraine
Source: CNN
Learn about the devastating loss of Borys Romanchenko: Holocaust survivor, grandfather, and dedicated member of the community.
Anne Frank’s betrayal: Dutch publisher apologises for book
Source: BBC
The book that claims to know the identity of Anne Frank’s betrayer is now under scrutiny. Check out this article to find out why.
In the footsteps of the women who escaped a Nazi death march
Source: BBC
Learn about how nine remarkable women resisted Nazi occupation and escaped capture.
A baby was taken from her mother’s arms in the Holocaust. The family just reunited.
Source: Washington Post
Read about how, against almost impossible odds, the family of Holocaust survivor Dora Rapaport was finally reunited.
Anne Frank: Her Life, Her Diary, Her Legacy
Source: Google Cultural Institute
View and read this photo gallery for a timeline of Anne Frank’s life and the historic events that shaped it.
Eddie Jaku: Holocaust survivor and peace campaigner dies aged 101
Source: BBC
Holocaust survivor and self-proclaimed Happiest Man on Earth, Eddie Jaku, dies at age 101. Read about his extraordinary life and inspiring message.
The Netherlands unveils its first national Holocaust monument
Source: CNN
| Discover the impact and significance of the Netherlands’ first national Holocaust monument. |
Holocaust survivor denounces French protesters who compared COVID-19 vaccines to Nazi horrors
Source: KTLA
Survivors and loved ones of victims of the Holocaust recently pushed back against protesters who trivialized it.
Stories Survive: Paula Weissman
Source: Museum of Jewish Heritage
Like Anne Frank, Paula Weissman was sent to a Nazi concentration camp as a teenager. Learn about how she made a life for herself after liberation, and explore the site for more powerful stories.
Faye Schulman, partisan photographer who captured Jewish resistance during the Holocaust, dies at 101
Source: The Washington Post
View powerful photos and learn the life story of a Jewish Holocaust survivor and resistance fighter.
The Secret Annex Online
Go back in time to explore the hiding place of Anne Frank on this website. With background information on the people, places, and things that happened, as well as an interactive 3D model of the secret annex, this site provides a truly immersive experience.
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