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Protesters outside the Royal Courts of Justice in central London ahead of a hearing regarding the UK Holocaust Memorial. The London Historic Parks and Gardens Trust is opposed to a new UK Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre being built in Victoria Tower Gardens, a small triangular Grade II-listed park next to Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster. Issue date: Tuesday February 22, 2022.
June 12, 2025, 7:58 am
Holocaust memorial plans spark offensive speech memo in Lords after controversy
Government chief whip in the upper chamber advised members on “the importance of being mindful of the tone of contributions”
By Jewish News Reporter
Peter Lawrence speaking at the protest in Truro where he made Holocaust denial remarks (Screenshot)
June 3, 2025, 4:24 pm
Councillor claims Hitler ‘had no beef with Jews’ and calls Holocaust ‘massively over-exaggerated’
Peter Lawrence said antisemitism “technically” doesn’t exist and blamed Jews for Germany’s downfall in video posted online
By Annabel Sinclair
Actors in Kindness: A Legacy of the Holocaust portray moments from Susan Pollack’s story. Photo Credit: Igor Turin
May 29, 2025, 8:55 pm
Holocaust survivor’s story brought to stage as Kinloss marks 80 years since Hungarian deportations
A special performance of Kindness: A Legacy of the Holocaust will take place on 9 June at Finchley United Synagogue, with survivor guests and school outreach
By Annabel Sinclair
Holocaust survivor Helena Weinstock Weinrauch, who wore the same hand-knit sweater to the first Passover seder every year for the past 75 years, has died at 100. (Karen Goldfarb)
May 29, 2025, 11:57 am
Holocaust survivor and ‘dancing angel,’ dies at 100
Helena Weinrauch was known for her late-in-life passion for ballroom dancing, as well as for wearing the same hand-knit sweater at Passover every year
By Jackie Hajdenberg (JTA)
Borehamwood Shopping Park, UK. 5th October 2024. Credit: Amanda Rose/@amandarosephoto
May 28, 2025, 12:13 pm
OPINION: Masking tape, sticking plasters and the future of Anglo Jewry
As the world marks 600 days since 7 October, what we could and should have done
By Lionel Salama
Dorit Oliver-Wolff and the Mayor of Eastbourne Margaret Bannister, Wednesday 21st May 2025
May 27, 2025, 2:16 pm
Holocaust survivor awarded Freedom of the Borough by Eastbourne Council
Dorit Oliver-Wolff recognised for services to education and human rights
By Michelle Rosenberg
Auschwitz Memorial published a verified photo of Helena Waterman-de Jong (right), later replaced by “90’s History” with an AI-generated portrait (left). Photo Credit: Auschwitz Memorial / @AuschwitzMuseum
May 22, 2025, 1:16 pm
Disgust at fake AI Holocaust victim images on social media
Auschwitz Memorial demands Facebook page stop ‘profound act of disrespect’ after digitally altering images of the murdered
By Annabel Sinclair
Israel's ambassador to Korea, Rafi Harpaz, at the opening ceremony for the Holocaust Museum Korea. (Rafi Harpaz/X Screenshot)
May 21, 2025, 2:56 pm
South Korea opens country’s first Holocaust museum
The museum was inspired by a local rise in antisemitism following Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack
By Grace Gilson
Before and after: AleXsandro Palombo’s ‘Jewish Simpsons’ mural defaced with ‘Free Pal’ graffiti at Milan’s Shoah Memorial. Photo Credit: aleXsandro Palombo
May 21, 2025, 1:10 pm
‘Jewish Simpsons’ Holocaust mural defaced in antisemitic attack at Milan Shoah Memorial
Blood-red paint and ‘Free Pal’ graffiti desecrate iconic artwork as artist warns of rising hatred
By Annabel Sinclair
60 Holocaust Survivors at the March (Photo- EMOTL) May 2025
May 14, 2025, 11:08 am
60 Holocaust survivors lead Hungary’s March of the Living
Procession with 5,000 participants marks 80 years since the liberation of Europe from Nazi rule
By Michelle Rosenberg
Margot Friedländer. Photo: MARK PECKMEZIAN.
May 12, 2025, 1:43 pm
Margot Friedlander, German Holocaust survivor who landed a Vogue cover, dies at 103
Friedlander’s last public appearance came less than two days before her death
By Philissa Cramer (JTA)
Eli Getreu with his wife Barbro Gentele. Photo Credit: BBC / Family handout.
May 12, 2025, 1:43 pm
Diary of Jewish teen sparks search for Wolverhampton man who rescued refugees in 1939
Newly discovered Holocaust journal uncovers mystery figure who helped Jews fleeing Nazi Vienna
By Annabel Sinclair
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
Jonathan Dimbleby
May 1, 2025, 1:44 pm
OPINION: It’s antisemites who weaponise antisemitism, Mr Dimbleby
Today’s anti-Israel movement will not be appeased by anything less than a wholesale repudiation of Zionism, argues Jeremy Havardi
By Jeremy Havardi
Reim, site of Nova music festival massacre on 7th October 2023. Pic: Michelle Rosenberg
May 1, 2025, 1:36 pm
Most Israeli Jews see Holocaust parallels in 7 October massacre, poll finds
Majority doubt hostage deal, back strike on Iran without US support
By Annabel Sinclair
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