JNF takes Holocaust survivors to see Israel’s spring flowers

Over 4,100 Holocaust survivors have embarked on blossom tours across Israel, organised by the KKL-JNF Foundation since the beginning of March. Read more

World number of Holocaust survivors

There are about 245,000 Holocaust survivors alive, according to a new Claims Conference report. Read more

Masada’s Living Historians program

In a moving and insightful experience, Sydney’s Masada College Year 10 students had the privilege of participating in the Living Historians Program, a unique initiative offered by the College. Read more

A first look at the new Sydney Jewish Museum

The Sydney Jewish Museum has released an artist’s impression of the extended museum scheduled to be opened in 2027. Read more

Holocaust survivors call for salute ban

Holocaust survivors are calling on the Victorian premier to ban the Nazi salute, saying the gesture brings back the memories and pain of millions of Jewish people murdered. Read more

Walt gets to shake Joe’s hand

Walt Secord told a Courage to Care event  how strongly the impact of a ‘living witnesses’ of the Holocaust helps people understand. Read more

Israel and Germany’s First Ladies hosts Holocaust survivor

In honour of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, First Lady of Israel Michal Herzog and First Lady of Germany Elke Büdenbender have hosted Holocaust survivor Charles Siegman. Read more

George Grojnowksi 1927-2021

Sydney Jewish Museum guide and Holocaust survivor George Grojnowski has passed away in Sydney at the age of 94. Read more

Survivor talks at the Sydney Jewish Museum resume

Talks by Holocaust survivors will resume in the Sydney Jewish Museum over the summer period. Read more

Germany to pay additional $88 million to Holocaust survivors

Germany has agreed to pay another $88 million to fund social-welfare services for Holocaust survivors, according to the New York-based Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany on Tuesday. Read more

471 new apartments for Holocaust survivors

Minister of Construction and Housing Yoav Gallant and Chairman of the Executive of The Jewish Agency for Israel Natan Sharansky have laid the cornerstone of the largest housing project for senior citizens ever constructed in Israel. Read more

Claims Conference leaders continue obfuscating the truth…writes Isi Leibler

Once again, as we commemorated the victims of the Holocaust, what was highlighted was the grinding poverty of elderly survivors unable to live out their few remaining years with a semblance of dignity. Read more