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Holocaust Survivors: Their Stories of Resilience and Renewal
The stories of Holocaust survivors — their suffering, their impossible choices, and their extraordinary resilience in building new lives — are among the most important testimonies of the twentieth century. Here are some of their accounts, and why we must never stop listening.
Jewish Genealogy: The Best Tools to Find Your Roots
From JewishGen to DNA testing, the tools for tracing Jewish family history have never been better. Here's your comprehensive guide to the databases, archives, and genetic tests that can help you discover where your family came from.
Visiting Israel: A Jewish Traveler's Guide
A comprehensive guide to visiting Israel as a Jewish traveler — the must-see sites, Shabbat travel tips, kosher food, safety, etiquette, what to pack, and itinerary ideas for every kind of trip.
Righteous Among the Nations: The Non-Jews Who Saved Jewish Lives
Over 28,000 non-Jews have been recognized by Yad Vashem for risking their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust. Their stories — from Oskar Schindler to Irena Sendler to Chiune Sugihara — illuminate the best of humanity in its darkest hour.
Yad Vashem: The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
On 180 acres of a Jerusalem hillside, Yad Vashem holds 4.8 million names, millions of documents, and one mission: to ensure that the Holocaust is never forgotten and never repeated.
Holocaust Memorials Worldwide: Remembering Through Architecture and Art
Holocaust memorials around the world use architecture, sculpture, and landscape to preserve the memory of six million murdered Jews, each offering a unique approach to the impossible task of commemoration.