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Clockwise, from left to right, David Dein, Raymond Simonson, Henry Grunwald, Ron Arad, Alex Maws, Amy Wagner

June 12, 2026, 10:33 pm

Mazal Tovs around for British Jews in 2026 Kings Birthday Honours

Recipients include Ron Arad, David Dein, Henry Grunwald and Raymond Simonson

By Daniel Sugarman

June 11, 2026, 10:19 am

Holocaust Centre North to offer free education for primary and secondary students

Association of Jewish Refugees among donors supporting one-year Shoah education initiative in west Yorkshire

By Michelle Rosenberg

Winton children joined by diplomats at AJR plaque unveiling Goodenough College Photos taken by Adam Soller Photography©

May 21, 2026, 10:12 am

AJR unveils Blue Plaque honouring Czech refugee rescue organisations

Ceremony in London at Goodenough College attended by diplomats, descendants of refugees, historians and survivors Lord Alf Dubs and John Fieldsend

By Michelle Rosenberg

May 14, 2026, 1:38 pm

Jewish filmmaker told by Prince of Wales ‘it’s important to preserve the truth’

Prince William praised the AJR filmmaker’s work documenting survivor testimony amid growing concerns over Holocaust distortion and antisemitism

By JN Reporter

Berlin-born Anne Callender, who came to Britain on her own just after her 19th birthday in January 1939
Pic: Etan Smallman

April 1, 2026, 1:43 pm

Holocaust refugee, 106, feels ‘personally attacked’ by Hatzola fires

'At the moment, I feel more Jewish than I ever did', says Berlin-born Anne Callender, who came to Britain in 1939

By Etan Smallman

The HMD 2026 of AJR in Belzise Squre Syangogue on 20 1 2026. Photos taken by Adam Soller Photography©

January 21, 2026, 12:48 pm

AJR Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration brings four generations together

Powerful candle-lighting ceremony led by survivors Mala Tribich, Ivor Perl, Jackie Young and Joanna Millan, alongside their descendants

By Michelle Rosenberg

The Tea Party for the centenarians Survivours of AJR in London The German Embassy on 8 12 2025. Photos taken by Adam Soller Photography©

December 12, 2025, 1:45 pm

German Embassy hosts historic tea for centenarian Holocaust survivors and refugees

The event, held jointly with AJR, celebrated the lives and contributions of the remarkable group

By Michelle Rosenberg

Image 1 (front – back row/ L-R )
Holocaust refugees and survivors:
Alfred Kessler, Lilian Levy, Gabi Foti
Hedy Gavurin, Ralph Steiner, Jacques Weisser, Ruth Sands, Hedi Argent
Inge Gershfield, Peter Hallgarten
Credit: AJR_Adam Soller Photography

November 12, 2025, 4:44 pm

Survivors, diplomats and MPs gather to mark 87 years since Kristallnacht

AJR commemorates the 1938 pogroms with a powerful service of remembrance and reflection at Belsize Square Synagogue

By Michelle Rosenberg

The 60th Anniversary of the thankoffering of the British Fellowship of AJR in London The British Accademy on 10 11 2025. Photos taken by Adam Soller Photography©

November 12, 2025, 12:30 pm

British Academy and AJR mark 60 years of refugee fellowship

Lord Daniel Finkelstein and Matthew Kneale among speakers honouring the society established by Jews thankful for British sanctuary during Nazi era

By Michelle Rosenberg

October 22, 2025, 4:00 pm

Resistance fighter and Holocaust survivor Selma van de Perre dies aged 103 years old

Heroine helped fellow Jews evade the Nazis, before being captured and transported to Ravensbruck in 1944

By Michelle Rosenberg

Kurt-Marx-BEM-third-bar-mitzvah-Edgware-Reform-Synagogue

September 16, 2025, 3:33 pm

100 year old Kindertransport refugee Kurt Marx celebrates third Barmitzvah

A joyful ceremony was held at Edgware Reform Synagogue, with the honouree surrounded by family and friends

By Michelle Rosenberg

IHRA Chair of the Israeli IHRA Presidency 2025 – Dani Dayan

July 3, 2025, 8:57 pm

OPINION: Holocaust distortion is the marker for an attack on liberal democracy

Michael Newman writes for Jewish News as The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance concludes its first plenary meeting under Israel’s presidency

By Michael Newman

Dr Amy Williams, Kindertransport Scholar in Residence, AJR.

June 9, 2025, 11:56 am

AJR appoints Kindertransport scholar in residence

Researcher Dr. Amy Williams appointed to lead commemorative efforts ahead of 90th anniversary of the historic children's rescue

By Michelle Rosenberg

The VE Day 80 Years Celebration 2025 of AJR in London Royal Air Force Musume on 6 5 2025. Photos taken by Adam Soller Photography©

May 6, 2025, 4:01 pm

Veteran Henny Franks, 101, recalls joy of VE Day 80 years on

150 of the UK's remaining Holocaust witnesses and their descendants marked the end of the second world war at the RAF museum

By Michelle Rosenberg

January 28, 2025, 1:56 pm

Jewish protesters for Gaza target Kindertransport memorial on Holocaust Memorial Day

North London Peaceniks and Jews Against Genocide lay Palestinian flag wreath on refugee sculpture outside Liverpool Street Station

By Michelle Rosenberg

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