Australian Holocaust survivors turned into AI clickbait Facebook pages publishing AI depictions of Australian Holocaust survivors have been accused of cashing in on the memory of one of history's darkest chapters. AAP · Aug 28
Quote of the day by Anne Frank: ‘We all live with the objective of being happy; our lives are all different…’ – Holocaust victim on the life we all share Anne Frank's diary revealed her profound thoughts on universal happiness. She observed that people share the objective of happiness, despite differing lives. Her words, written during Nazi persecution, highlight common human desires. Frank's writings, published after her death, became a literary landmark. Her legacy continues to inspire millions with its… The Economic Times · Aug 27
Newspaper issues apology after wrongly calling JK Rowling 'Holocaust denier' A UK national newspaper has issued an apology after wrongly saying that JK Rowling had “engaged in Holocaust denial” ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 26
I Think Marvel's New Generation Of X-Men Has A Magneto Problem How will Marvel Studios handle its iteration of the character? Cinemablend · Aug 23
She thought the Holocaust wiped out her family – then found 50 living relatives IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 22
Woman who thought family was killed in the Holocaust meets relatives she didn’t know existed INTERVIEW: Adriana Turk, 74, believed she was the last person left alive in her family before a DNA test reunited her with dozens of family members across the world The Independent UK · Aug 22
Germany identifies suspect in deadly 1970 antisemitic attack MUNICH - German investigators said on Thursday they had identified a far-right suspect who allegedly carried out a notorious 1970 arson attack on a Jewish centre in Munich that killed seven Holocaust survivors. Bangkok Post · Aug 20
Quote of the Day by Anne Frank: “I want to go on living even after my death...” — a profound life lesson on legacy, gratitude in hardship, self-development and why creative expression allows the human spirit to transcend mortality by the iconic Holocaust diarist known for her poignant wartime journal, remarkable emotional resilience, and unwavering belief in human goodness Quote of the Day by Anne Frank: “I want to go on living even after my death! And therefore I am grateful...” Written from inside a hidden annex, this declaration contrasts physical confinement with the boundless freedom of intellectual growth. Frank viewed writing not as a simple distraction, but as… The Economic Times · Aug 20
Lesley Urbach obituary Other lives: Co-founder of Generation 2 Generation, a charity devoted to preserving the stories of Holocaust survivors The Guardian - UK · Aug 18
This 1993 Liam Neeson film is considered one of the greatest movies of all time Liam Neeson’s role in Steven Spielberg’s Schindler’s List remains a career highlight. The film portrays Oskar Schindler’s transformation during the Second World War and earned seven Academy Awards for its powerful storytelling. Neeson’s performance also received nominations from major award bodies. Both Spielberg and Neeson have reflected on the profound… The Economic Times · Aug 18
Art Spiegelman: ‘The US needs a counter-revolution’ More than four decades after his Holocaust story Maus transformed the graphic novel genre, Art Spiegelman discusses Trump, the shadow of 9/11 and the rise of fascism in America The Guardian - UK · Aug 15
Quote of the Day by Viktor E. Frankl: 'Live as if you were living a second time, and as though you had acted...' – Inspiring lessons on responsibility, second chances, reflection and living with purpose by the Austrian psychiatrist and neurologist Viktor Frankl's quote encourages living as if making a second attempt. This perspective fosters greater consciousness of current decisions and their consequences. It offers a constructive way to learn from past actions and improve future outcomes. Frankl's ideas emphasize meaning and responsibility even in difficult circumstances. His philosophy remains relevant… The Economic Times · Aug 14
Testimony as a target: how witnesses at the antisemitism royal commission are being abused online On December 14, 2025, 15 people were killed and dozens wounded in a terror attack during a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach. In the wake of the deadliest terror attack on Australian soil, the Albanese government established the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion in January 2026. The Conversation · Aug 11
Let’s stop arguing about antisemitism and focus on researching it Since the Bondi Beach terror attack last December, there has been heightened attention on antisemitism in Australia, as evidenced by the ongoing Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. The Conversation · Aug 11
The Economic Times · Aug 9 Quote of the Day by Viktor Frankl: ‘When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to…’ Powerful life lessons on why accepting the situation and moving towards transformation can heal you Frankl's message can be understood as an invitation to reclaim whatever sense of agency remains. You may not have caused the situation, and you may not have the power to change it. But you can still choose how you respond, what meaning you give the experience, and what happens within…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 9 Costa Rican diplomat emerges as strong contender to be first female head of UN Rebeca Grynspan seen as continuity candidate with tacit support from current secretary general, António Guterres
The Guardian - US · Aug 6 An Israeli professor lost a prestigious US job offer after speaking out on Gaza. Now the university is paying him $250,000 The University of Minnesota withdrew an offer for Raz Segal to lead its Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies after an organized campaign against his hiring
Euronews · Aug 2 Memorial Day of Sinti and Roma: The genocide Europe struggles to remember Every year on 2nd August, Genocide of the Roma Memorial Day, Europe remembers the hundreds of thousands of Roma and Sinti people persecuted and murdered during the Nazi era. The real question is what happens on 3rd August – and every day thereafter asks Michaela Küchler in an OpEd für…
AAP · Jul 29 Preschool to uni: envoy wants anti-Semitism education Targeted education from preschool to university is essential to change embedded hateful views, the envoy tasked with combating anti-Semitism says.
The Times of India · Jul 28 'Sexiest Man Alive': Five big revelations from Dr Anthony Fauci's Covid diary The 1,141-page archive records Fauci’s private doubts, scientific disagreements, battles with two White Houses and fascination with his own celebrity. It also contains entries that complicate some of his later public statements.
AAP · Jul 27 Jewish public servants fearful of 'outing' themselves The public service at all levels of government has been called out at an anti-Semitism inquiry for lacking the ability to consider Jewish workers.
The Economic Times · Jul 27 In 1939, a US couple crossed Nazi-controlled Europe to save 50 Jewish children after Kristallnacht and every one of them survived the Holocaust. Read their story In 1939, Philadelphia lawyer Gilbert Kraus and his wife Eleanor undertook an extraordinary rescue mission that saved 50 Jewish children from Nazi-controlled Europe. At a time when most Americans opposed admitting refugee children, the couple worked with Brith Sholom to secure visas, gather financial support and bring the children safely…
Reason · Jul 27 My Interview with Judge Altman on Anti-Semitism, Israel, and Judging "What happened after October 7 in our sacred institutions, at our universities, in our Western media outlets, in our international NGOs and nonprofits, is that we completely forgot the ways that we had learned to tell truth from fiction."
The Economic Times · Jul 25 Quote of the Day by Viktor E. Frankl: ‘Happiness must happen, and the same holds for success, you have to let it…’ Austrian neurologist and Holocaust survivor’s timeless wisdom on purpose and fulfillment Viktor Frankl believed happiness and success happen by not caring about them. Fulfillment naturally emerges when one serves a cause greater than themselves. His logotherapy emphasizes finding meaning even amidst profound suffering. Obsessing over happiness makes it more elusive, while purpose brings it naturally. Focusing on meaningful work and relationships…
Louder · Jul 23 “We thought we had a ghost living in the bathroom.” Inspired by The Diary of Anne Frank, Neutral Milk Hotel's 1998 album In The Aeroplane Over The Sea was acclaimed as one of the '90s finest records. Then its creator disappeared How the writings of a courageous German-born Jewish diarist and Holocaust victim inspired one of the great cult albums of the '90s