Holocaust survivor turned away from speaking to NYC middle school students about the Israel-Gaza conflict finally delivers a talk — receives no apology
Holocaust Survivor Addresses Students After Controversy A Holocaust survivor who was previously denied the chance to speak to middle schoolers in Brooklyn due to ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts finally addressed students on Thursday, though without any acknowledgment of the earlier disrespect he faced. At 85, Sami Steigman had his presentation at MS447 canceled by principal […]
Holocaust survivor dies in hit-and-run accident involving a Maserati in California
Hit-and-Run Incident Claims Life of Holocaust Survivor On Tuesday, an 80-year-old Holocaust survivor and Ukrainian refugee was fatally struck in a hit-and-run incident in Los Angeles. The victim, Andriy Korshunov, was crossing in the San Fernando Valley when a Maserati collided with him and his dog, resulting in their deaths. Korshunov’s family shared that he […]
BBC issues apology for poorly phrased Holocaust Memorial Day report
This week, the BBC issued an apology for not specifically mentioning “Jews” in its coverage of Holocaust Remembrance Day. Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed every January 27, honors the six million Jewish individuals—men, women, and children—who were murdered. However, the BBC sparked outrage by reporting it as a memorial for “six million people murdered by the […]
Walz surprises with incorrect Holocaust analogy in ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ newsletter
Recent Developments on Anti-Semitism The recent newsletter titled “Anti-Semitism Exposed” highlights troubling incidents of rising anti-Semitic sentiments both in the U.S. and globally. Key Points: Trump’s anti-Semitism envoy has criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for comparing federal immigration enforcement to the Holocaust, using Anne Frank as an analogy. Walz claimed that children live in fear […]
Pope Leo calls for conversation instead of violence on Holocaust memorial day at the Vatican
Pope’s Call for a World Free of Anti-Semitism Pope Leo, during his audience on Wednesday, urged for a world devoid of anti-Semitism, prejudice, and oppression. His remarks coincided with International Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed just a day earlier. At the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall, the pope reflected on the January 27 commemoration, which honors the […]
Holocaust survivor walking his dog identified as the man killed in a Maserati hit-and-run in Los Angeles
A man who was tragically struck by a Maserati driver while walking his dog in Sherman Oaks has a history of resilience, having survived both the Holocaust and the Ukraine war, according to his family. Andriy Korshunov and his dog were left in dire condition after the driver hit them and drove away. His daughter, […]
Stranger attacks NYC rabbi after insulting remarks in a hate-driven incident on Holocaust Remembrance Day
On Wednesday, police and prosecutors reported an incident where a rabbi was verbally and physically assaulted on Holocaust Remembrance Day. The attack occurred as the rabbi, a 32-year-old member of the Bukharian Jewish community and wearing a yarmulke, was walking near the intersection of Queens Boulevard and 71st Street at around 3 p.m. on Tuesday. […]
Holocaust Museum criticizes Walz for likening Minnesota children to Anne Frank during the Holocaust
The U.S. Holocaust Museum has expressed disapproval of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for likening the state’s immigration enforcement to the Nazi persecution of Jews. This past Monday, the museum criticized Walz (D-Minn.) along with other officials for allegedly politicizing the story of Anne Frank in their comments regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and […]
Rabbi assaulted in NYC on Holocaust Remembrance Day, suspect taken into custody
Rabbi Attacked in New York City on Holocaust Remembrance Day A rabbi was assaulted in New York City on Tuesday, which coincided with International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Local authorities characterized the incident as a “targeted act of hate.” The New York City Police Department reported that the attack happened just before 3 p.m. at an […]
BBC Apologizes for Overlooking Jewish Victims in Holocaust Memorial Day Coverage
The BBC faced backlash for neglecting to mention Jewish victims in its coverage of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, ultimately issuing an apology for the oversight. The public broadcaster described the omission as “hurtful, disrespectful and wrong.” While the BBC commemorated the six million individuals who lost their lives in Nazi concentration camps during World War […]