HMD2018

Boris Johnson speaking a the foreign office during the Holocaust Memorial Day event

January 28, 2018, 8:01 am

Diplomats pay tribute to philanthropist who helped save 12,000 Jews from Nazis

Top diplomats including Boris Johnson have heralded Otto Schiff's work saving victims of persecution during the Shoah

Barbara Winton, the daughter of Sir Nicholas Winton, - compared the “dehumanising language” of the Nazis to that seen in 2018 (Photo credit: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

January 28, 2018, 7:37 am

‘Shocking’ extent of hate speech in the UK revealed in new poll

Daughter of Sir Nicholas Winton compares the “dehumanising language” of Nazism to modern hate speech amid shocking survey results

By Jewish News Reporter

Rt Hon Amber Rudd MP signing HET Book of Commitment

January 26, 2018, 4:07 pm

OPINION – Amber Rudd: Speaking to survivors is so inspiring and humbling

Britain's Home Secretary reflects on the privilege of hearing testimony from victims of the Shoah ahead Holocaust Memorial Day 2018

By Amber Rudd

Vladimir Sloutsker is the President & Co-Founder of The Israeli-Jewish Congress (IJC), a leading Israeli-based organization devoted to promoting Israel as a Jewish state and working defend & support Israel in the international community, especially in Europe. He has been widely recognized for his efforts in positively influencing the Jewish community and the State of Israel around the world.

January 26, 2018, 12:48 pm

OPINION: Remembrance alone is not enough – we must speak out

Vladimir Sloutsker, President & Co-Founder of The Israeli-Jewish Congress, reflects on the need to act on the message of Holocaust Memorial Day

By Vladimir Sloutsker

Jeremy Corbyn signing the Holocaust Educational Trust's book of commitment last year.

January 25, 2018, 3:03 pm

Corbyn’s HMD message urges understanding of ‘the way fascism arose’

Labour leader's written note to the Holocaust Educational Trust urges education about intolerance

Jeremy Corbyn's tweet condemning the anti-Semitic abuse directed at Alex Sobel

January 24, 2018, 8:41 pm

Jeremy Corbyn condemns ‘appalling’ anti-Semitic abuse at Jewish MP

Labour leader laments stream of 'disgusting prejudice' levelled at Alex Sobel, after his speech to parliament for Holocaust Memorial Day

By Jewish News Reporter

January 24, 2018, 11:43 am

OPINION: Josef Perl’s story shows how labelling is a form of abuse

Chief Executive of the Holocaust Educational Trust UK, Karen Pollock, reflects on the power of labels ahead of HMD 2018

By Karen Pollock

January 22, 2018, 2:37 pm

Sadiq Khan hosts Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony at City Hall

Survivors of the Shoah and subsequent genocides are joined by the Mayor of London for the annual remembrance event

By Jewish News Reporter

Holocaust survivors Sir Ben Helfgott and Manfred Goldberg besides Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, as he signs the Holocaust Educational Trust (UK) Book of Commitment at City Hall. 2018

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Sadiq Khan hosts Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony at City Hall

Survivors of the Shoah and subsequent genocides are joined by the Mayor of London for the annual remembrance event

By Jewish News Reporter

Speakers: The Lord Mayor, Laura Marks OBE, Ben Helfgott MBE, Olivia Marks-Woldman, Sir Eric Pickles and Hayley Carlyle (Lead Youth Champion)

January 22, 2018, 9:27 am

Holocaust survivors mark anniversary of their arrival in Britain

More than 150 refugees of Nazi persecution and subsequent genocides came together at ceremonial home of the Lord Mayors of London

By Jenni Frazer

January 21, 2018, 9:50 am

Wes Streeting ‘proud’ as Redbridge Council backs IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Labour MP supports local body's move 'with some humility' after the party's anti-Semitism scandal left it with 'a crisis of confidence' in the community

By Jewish News Reporter

January 19, 2018, 11:34 am

Watch – Jewish MP’s emotional speech: Holocaust memories are ‘seared into me’

Labour politician Alex Sobel spoke of the 'dark spectre' over his family during a parliamentary session ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day

Chelsea's squad with the #WeRemember sign

January 19, 2018, 10:22 am

Chelsea joins WJC campaign to mark Holocaust Memorial Day and battle anti-Semitism

Billionaire owner Roman Abramovich praises the global initiative to remember Shoah victims and stamp out racism

By Jewish News Reporter

January 18, 2018, 5:16 pm

MP tells HMD debate: ‘Call out’ claims of Labour anti-Semitism ‘witch hunt’

Tory politician Andrew Percy urges colleagues to dismiss campaigners who say anti-Semitism is 'being used as a cover for other things '

By Jewish News Reporter

Olivia Marks-Woldman Holocaust Memorial Day Trust Chief Executive

January 18, 2018, 11:44 am

OPINION: This HMD, consider the power words possess

Chief executive of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust Olivia Marks-Woldman reflects on the poignant theme for this year's events

By Olivia Marks-Woldman

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