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Learn about the Holocaust, the 20th century tragedy that led to the death of 6 million Jews.
Opening: 16 Miles of Nazi Files
After 60 years of being hidden away from the public, Nazi records about the 17.5 million people - Jews, Gypsies, homosexuals, mental patients, handicapped, political prisoners and other "undesirables" – they persecuted will be open to the public. The ITS Holocaust Archive in Bad Arolson, Germany contains 50 million pages of Nazi documents.
After 60 years of being hidden away from the public, Nazi records about the 17.5 million people - Jews, Gypsies, homosexuals, mental patients, handicapped, political prisoners and other "undesirables" – they persecuted will be open to the public. The ITS Holocaust Archive in Bad Arolson, Germany contains 50 million pages of Nazi documents.
Biography of Elie Wiesel
Elie Wiesel wrote, "Let us remember, let us remember the heroes of Warsaw, the martyrs of Treblinka, the children of Auschwitz. They fought alone, they suffered alone, they lived alone, but they did not die alone, for something in all of us died with them." Learn more about this world-renowned writer, teacher and spokesmen for the oppressed peoples of the earth.
Elie Wiesel wrote, "Let us remember, let us remember the heroes of Warsaw, the martyrs of Treblinka, the children of Auschwitz. They fought alone, they suffered alone, they lived alone, but they did not die alone, for something in all of us died with them." Learn more about this world-renowned writer, teacher and spokesmen for the oppressed peoples of the earth.
The Effects of the Holocaust on the Children of Survivors
Evidence shows that the children of Holocaust survivors, referred to as the “Second Generation”, can be deeply affected – both negatively and positively -- by the horrific events their parents experienced.
Evidence shows that the children of Holocaust survivors, referred to as the “Second Generation”, can be deeply affected – both negatively and positively -- by the horrific events their parents experienced.
The Transgenerational Effect of the Holocaust
In his article, "A 'Final Solution' with No End?", Darren. J. Sush writes about The Transgenerational Effect of the Holocaust.
In his article, "A 'Final Solution' with No End?", Darren. J. Sush writes about The Transgenerational Effect of the Holocaust.
Simon Wiesenthal
Simon Wiesenthal, Nazi death camp survivor and world famous Nazi hunter, founded the Simon Wiesenthal Center.
Simon Wiesenthal, Nazi death camp survivor and world famous Nazi hunter, founded the Simon Wiesenthal Center.
Tour Auschwitz with Survivor Eliezer Hauser Shimoni
Over 50 years after losing his family and almost his own life in Auschwitz, Holocaust Survivor Eliezer (Hauser) Shimoni goes back to visit. View his photos and read his descriptions of this ghastly place and the inhumane acts that occurred there.
Over 50 years after losing his family and almost his own life in Auschwitz, Holocaust Survivor Eliezer (Hauser) Shimoni goes back to visit. View his photos and read his descriptions of this ghastly place and the inhumane acts that occurred there.
McGovern: The U.S. should have bombed Auschwitz
George McGovern, a former U.S. senator and the 1972 Democratic nominee for president, said he could have bombed the Auschwitz concentration camp when he was an Air Force pilot during World War II.
George McGovern, a former U.S. senator and the 1972 Democratic nominee for president, said he could have bombed the Auschwitz concentration camp when he was an Air Force pilot during World War II.
Escape from Sobibor - Interview with Survivor and Escapee Toivi Blatt
In this chat transcript, Thomas (Toivi) Blatt describes his life in Sobibor Extermination Camp and his participation in the most successful uprising and mass breakout in any Nazi camp during World War II.
In this chat transcript, Thomas (Toivi) Blatt describes his life in Sobibor Extermination Camp and his participation in the most successful uprising and mass breakout in any Nazi camp during World War II.
Testimonies of Survivors
Hungarian Holocaust survivors, who live today on Moshav Nir Galim in Israel, give personal testimonies of their Holocaust experiences.
Hungarian Holocaust survivors, who live today on Moshav Nir Galim in Israel, give personal testimonies of their Holocaust experiences.
Painting Pain: Holocaust Art of Survivor Sara Atzmon
After repressing her memories of Bergen-Belsen for 40 years, Sara Atzmon started to paint her pain. View the art of Sara Atzmon to gain a sense of the horrors she experienced as a Jewish child during the Holocaust.
After repressing her memories of Bergen-Belsen for 40 years, Sara Atzmon started to paint her pain. View the art of Sara Atzmon to gain a sense of the horrors she experienced as a Jewish child during the Holocaust.
60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz: Address by Israeli President Moshe Katsav
Address by the President of the State of Israel, Mr. Moshe Katsav, at the 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz.
Address by the President of the State of Israel, Mr. Moshe Katsav, at the 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz.
60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz: Address by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon
Address by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon in commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz.
Address by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon in commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz.
About 20th Century: Holocaust
A highly recommended starting place for exploring the Holocaust. A great variety of in-depth articles about the Holocaust.
A highly recommended starting place for exploring the Holocaust. A great variety of in-depth articles about the Holocaust.
About Eastern Europe: Warsaw Ghetto
An article, with photos, about the Warsaw Ghetto.
An article, with photos, about the Warsaw Ghetto.
Amcha
The Israeli Center for Holocaust Survivors and the Second Generation. Amcha is a non-profit organization which since 1987, has been providing support services such as psychotherapy, groups services, support groups, clubs for the aging survivor and volunteer services to homebound survivors.
The Israeli Center for Holocaust Survivors and the Second Generation. Amcha is a non-profit organization which since 1987, has been providing support services such as psychotherapy, groups services, support groups, clubs for the aging survivor and volunteer services to homebound survivors.
Anne Frank House
Located in the center of Amsterdam, here is the hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War Two.
Located in the center of Amsterdam, here is the hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War Two.
Beit Theresienstadt
Archives and educational center at Kibbutz Givat Haim Ichud was erected in memory of the Jews of Ghetto Theresienstadt who perished during the Nazi persecution.
Archives and educational center at Kibbutz Givat Haim Ichud was erected in memory of the Jews of Ghetto Theresienstadt who perished during the Nazi persecution.
Buchenwald
From the Simon Wiesenthal Center, information about one of the largest concentration camps on German soil.
From the Simon Wiesenthal Center, information about one of the largest concentration camps on German soil.
Cybrary of the Holocaust
This excellent site tells the stories of visits to the camps, includes pictures and a feature on "Dachau and Its Liberation".
This excellent site tells the stories of visits to the camps, includes pictures and a feature on "Dachau and Its Liberation".
Holocaust - Issues
Pivotal issues the Holocaust raises, and some of the approaches that the Jewish sages have given concerning similar issues through centuries of Jewish history. From Aish HaTorah.
Pivotal issues the Holocaust raises, and some of the approaches that the Jewish sages have given concerning similar issues through centuries of Jewish history. From Aish HaTorah.
Holocaust Art Series by David Aronson
Aronson's Holocaust paintings are vivid and may not be suitable for viewing by children. The site does not contain information about the artist.
Aronson's Holocaust paintings are vivid and may not be suitable for viewing by children. The site does not contain information about the artist.
Holocaust Collection by Gideon
Paintings and sculptures of a survivor named Gideon. The faces and hands in his work are haunting.
Paintings and sculptures of a survivor named Gideon. The faces and hands in his work are haunting.
Holocaust Education Through Art
Akiva K.Segan is a Holocaust artist. His site contains information and examples of educational art available for exhibitions, and information about slide classes available for presentations in the U.S., Canada and worldwide.
Akiva K.Segan is a Holocaust artist. His site contains information and examples of educational art available for exhibitions, and information about slide classes available for presentations in the U.S., Canada and worldwide.
Holocaust Heroes
This site is devoted to honoring the brave men and women who risked their lives to rescue and shelter Jewish refugees fleeing the Nazi reign of terror.
This site is devoted to honoring the brave men and women who risked their lives to rescue and shelter Jewish refugees fleeing the Nazi reign of terror.
Holocaust Photos: Lest We Forget
View images of the Holocaust - crimes, heroes, villains, Adolf Hitler, and Oscar Schindler.
View images of the Holocaust - crimes, heroes, villains, Adolf Hitler, and Oscar Schindler.
Humor as a defense mechanism in the Holocaust
This thesis was submitted (and confirmed) to the Senate of Tel Aviv University for the degree "Doctor of Philosophy" by Chaya Ostrower.
This thesis was submitted (and confirmed) to the Senate of Tel Aviv University for the degree "Doctor of Philosophy" by Chaya Ostrower.
Irene Muskal: Bergen-Belsen and Beyond
Experience a slice of Hungarian Jewish history and tradition in this unfolding story of undeterred faith in Divine guidance. Weekly updates delivered by email and on website.
Experience a slice of Hungarian Jewish history and tradition in this unfolding story of undeterred faith in Divine guidance. Weekly updates delivered by email and on website.
Jewish Labor and the Holocaust
This exhibit presents a portfolio of a hundred photographs and documents from the Jewish Labor Committee Collection.
This exhibit presents a portfolio of a hundred photographs and documents from the Jewish Labor Committee Collection.
Missing Identity
This is a project of the Meshi Center for Genealogical Research, a non-profit organization located in Israel. This website was set up in an effort to help children survivors from the Holocaust to find their true identities and threads to their pasts.
This is a project of the Meshi Center for Genealogical Research, a non-profit organization located in Israel. This website was set up in an effort to help children survivors from the Holocaust to find their true identities and threads to their pasts.
Nizkor - A Holocaust Remembrance
This is a site dedicated to the nearly twelve million victims ruthlessly destroyed by Hitler and his Nazi regime. The Nizkor Project is a collage of projects focused on the Holocaust and denial.
This is a site dedicated to the nearly twelve million victims ruthlessly destroyed by Hitler and his Nazi regime. The Nizkor Project is a collage of projects focused on the Holocaust and denial.
Rabbi Weissmandl's Rescue Efforts
The failed Kastner negotiations named "blood for trucks" in 1944 was the latter version of the so called Europa plan masterminded by Rabbi Weissmandl.
The failed Kastner negotiations named "blood for trucks" in 1944 was the latter version of the so called Europa plan masterminded by Rabbi Weissmandl.
Remember Together
Remember Together is a non-profit organization. The organization is introducing a new model of commemorating the Holocaust through a special ceremony that is performed on Holocaust Memorial Day.
Remember Together is a non-profit organization. The organization is introducing a new model of commemorating the Holocaust through a special ceremony that is performed on Holocaust Memorial Day.
Simon Wiesenthal Center
Museum of Tolerance, Bank Accounts, Cyberwatch, Internetwork of Simon Wiesenthal Center, and Response Magazine are some of the unique features in this site.
Museum of Tolerance, Bank Accounts, Cyberwatch, Internetwork of Simon Wiesenthal Center, and Response Magazine are some of the unique features in this site.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Located in Washington, D.C., this museum is an impressive collection of online exhibtions. Featured now is one devoted to Father Jacques, a Carmelite friar who hid several Jewish boys in his school in Avon, France. There is a searchable database as well.
Located in Washington, D.C., this museum is an impressive collection of online exhibtions. Featured now is one devoted to Father Jacques, a Carmelite friar who hid several Jewish boys in his school in Avon, France. There is a searchable database as well.
Yad Vashem
The Jerusalem memorial to the Six Million who perished in the Holocaust. They are working on an expanded version of the site, but what is presently there is also impressive.
The Jerusalem memorial to the Six Million who perished in the Holocaust. They are working on an expanded version of the site, but what is presently there is also impressive.
YIVO Institute for Jewish Research
Resources, library and online, for studying the Holocaust.
Resources, library and online, for studying the Holocaust.