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Holocaust Educational Trust (HET)

Windward CEO Ami Daniel and chairman Lord Browne opens the LSE on day of IPO

December 24, 2021, 10:45 am

Israeli tech firm digitalising the maritime industry drops anchor in London

Founded by two ex-navy officers, maritime AI company Windward provides real-time data to shipping companies to improve efficiency and help manage risk

By Candice Krieger

A family photograph of the children's author Roald Dahl, with his wife Patricia Neal, and children Olivia (right) Tessa, and Theo (in pram).

December 8, 2020, 12:59 pm

Roald Dahl’s family urged to engage with community after antisemitism apology

Communal groups including JCORE, CST and the Holocaust Educational Trust welcome the apology but ask why it was hidden online and not sent to Jewish groups

By Tali Fraser

HET's Karen Pollock speaking to students in Auschwitz on the organisation's Lessons From Auschwitz project with UJS

September 24, 2020, 8:32 am

Holocaust charity appeals for financial support amid pandemic pressures

'We are now asking those who can, to consider a gift to the Holocaust Educational Trust', after the charity 'refrained' from an appeal for help during the peak of lockdown

By Jewish News Reporter

The Arbeit macht frei (Work will make you free) sign at Dachau

April 29, 2020, 3:11 pm

‘My father brought a set of tzitzit into Dachau’

Kindertransport refugee Bernd Koschland paid tribute to his father Jacob as Jewish groups marked 75 years since the liberation of the camp

By Mathilde Frot

April 16, 2020, 10:26 am

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Jewish News' guest editors to mark Holocaust Memorial Day

January 28, 2020, 11:42 am

Voice of the Jewish News: Survivors’ legacy now in our hands

This week's editorial, for Holocaust Memorial Day, comes from the guest editors of our special commemorative edition marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz

By Jewish News

October 8, 2019, 10:32 am

Prince William honours Shoah educators and survivors in message

'Being confronted by the reality of what took place cements an essential understanding,' the Duke wrote in a message to Holocaust educators and survivors

By Mathilde Frot

Nick Robinson speaking at the HET dinner.

October 8, 2019, 10:22 am

Nick Robinson tells Holocaust Educational Trust: Jewish MPs are being driven out

The BBC presenter warned “politicians are being targeted and driven out of their political homes for being Jewish” and issued a scathing condemnation of Chris Williamson.

By Richard Ferrer

September 13, 2019, 1:41 pm

Hundreds pay tribute to ‘Bride of Belsen’ Gena Turgel alongside family

Actress Tracy Ann Oberman, TV presenter Natasha Kaplinsky, Lord Eric Pickles and former MP Ed Balls were among those honouring Gena, with the Holocaust Educational Trust

By Mathilde Frot

Robert Kraft (left) and Roman Abramovich (right) at the charity match in Boston to raise funds to fight antisemitism.

August 30, 2019, 11:18 am

Chelsea FC match raised £3.3m for charities fighting antisemitism

Final Whistle on Hate charity match held in May against New England Revolution saw the clubs' two Jewish owners join forces to tackle the scourge of racism

By Jewish News Reporter

Gordon Brown addressing the 17th annual Isaiah Berlin Lecture (Credit: OfficeGSBrown on Twitter)

July 8, 2019, 11:21 am

Gordon Brown says Labour must automatically expel antisemites

Former PM delivers 17th annual Isaiah Berlin Lecture at Hampstead Synagogue, where he says an 'unqualified apology' from Labour is 'only a starting point in rebuilding trust'

By Jenni Frazer

Visiting the Holocaust memorial in Chicago

May 17, 2019, 2:26 pm

CST and HET among charities to benefit from $4m Chelsea match

A list of 15 good causes were announced ahead of Wednesday’s game, played as part of their efforts to highlight and fight a rise in antisemitism worldwide

By Justin Cohen

May 16, 2019, 2:11 pm

With blend of humour and wisdom, David Luiz sets sights on fighting antisemitism

Chelsea superstars were in Boston this week for a charity match against New England Revolution to raise funds for 15 anti-discrimination causes in the UK and America

By Justin Cohen in Boston

May 10, 2019, 11:28 am

Holocaust educator and former Eastenders actress condemn ‘disgusting’ Shoah poll

74 percent of users polled said that they do not believe 6m Jews were murdered in the Holocaust

By Jewish News Reporter

Ed Balls, left, with Lord Pickles at the ceremony

May 8, 2019, 1:12 pm

British heroes receive posthumous medals for rescuing victims of Shoah

Joan Stiebel MBE and Lady Rose L Henriques became the 40th and 41st recipients of the British Heroes of the Holocaust award

By Mathilde Frot

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