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Czech Republic: Archaeologists will research the site of Brno’s destroyed Great Synagogue as part of a series of commemorative initiatives

Archaeological excavation is due to begin in March on the site of Brno’s destroyed Great Synagogue, as part of a series of initiatives commemorating the synagogue, which was built in 1853-1855 and torched by the Nazis  in March 1939.. “The … continue reading →

Call for participants: “History, Memory and Responsibility” English-language seminar for journalists at the Auschwitz Memorial. Oct. 27-30. Deadline for Applications is Sept. 26

Arbeit Macht Frei gate, Auschwitz

We are pleased to share the Call for Participants for the 2025 “History, Memory and Responsibility” English-language seminar for journalists at the Auschwitz Memorial, . It will take place from 27 to 30 October 2025.  Deadline for applications is Sept. … continue reading →

Call for Applications: International Seminar for Holocaust Museum and Memorial Educators at Yad Vashem, December 3-10, 2025

Holocaust Museum signage, Budapest, 2023

We are pleased to share this Call for Applications for an International Seminar for Holocaust Museum and Memorial Educators at Yad Vashem, December 3-10, 2025. Deadline for Applications is September 10. Specifically designed for museum and memorial educators, this professional … continue reading →

International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025: We mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz with images of clouds over the former death camp, and a video link to the commemoration ceremony

The railway tracks. Auschwtiz-Birkenau

January 27, observed as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, this year marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz camp by the advancing Red Army. Today the former Nazi death camp is a memorial museum visited by more than … continue reading →