Kristallnacht

Maryland man pleads guilty for mailing violent antisemitic threats to 25 Jewish sites

Some of the letters, which were sent between March 2024 and June 2025, threatened arson or explosive attacks on the sites.

A police car is parked behind a yellow tape near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, US May 22, 2025. (illustrative)
Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store speaks during a joint press conference with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, August 25, 2025.

Benjamin Netanyahu rejects request by Norway's Jonas Støre to visit Israel

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Chaim Herzog lambasts the Assembly after the adoption of Resolution 2279, stating that "Zionism is a form of racism," November 10, 1975.

50 years since UN resolution, the world proves anti-Zionism is actually racism - opinion

German Fuhrer Adolf Hitler doing a Nazi salute

Adolf Hitler speech blasted out during Kristallnacht ceremony in Austria


Holocaust reparations org relaunches campaign to highlight the dangers of hateful words

Along with Kristallnacht, the campaign was relaunched as a response to a rise in antisemitism as well as Holocaust denial and revisionism.

Board chairman of the Claims Conference Julius Berman, Avigdor Lieberman, Baruch Shuv that was presented a honorary Limmud FSU award,Yossi Shuv, Limmud FSU co-founder Sandra F. Cahn ,Matthew Bronfman,Dr. Joel Rappel and Limmud FSU founder Chaim Chesler

Synagogues worldwide to keep lights on in memory of Kristallnacht

The custom of turning on synagogue lights throughout the night has been adopted by hundreds of synagogues in Israel, Europe, the United States, South America and Australia.

 International March of the Living to commemorate Kristallnacht

KFC Germany apologizes after accidental Kristallnacht 'treat yourself' message

Calling the mistake "obviously wrong, insensitive and unacceptable," KFC Germany added that they have suspended app communications while investigating the error.

An illuminated sign stands atop a KFC outlet in the Sydney suburb of Villawood April 27, 2012

Goethe Institut to hold panel discussing Holocaust alongside 'the Nakba' on Kristallnacht

The Foreign Ministry expressed "shock and disgust" after the event was announced.

 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators hold boards during a rally marking Nakba Day, outside Tel Aviv University

A March of Hope to be held in Vienna in commemoration of "Kristallnacht"

Landmarks, institutions, and houses of worship to be lit up under the slogan "Let There Be Light"

 March of Light : 84 Years since Kristallnacht – commemoration events to be held in Jerusalem, Vienna and Dubai

Richard Wagner, one of the best examples of cancel culture - opinion

Even though Wagner died long before Hitler rose to power, he was very well known for his antisemitic views.

 IN 1981, Israel Philharmonic conductor Zubin Mehta, having given audience members the opportunity to leave the hall, attempted to perform a piece from Wagner. The performance was abandoned.

K-pop group under fire for Nazi-related lyrics, outfits in new single

The eight-man South Korean pop group, EPEX, released their single "Anthem of Teen Spirit" on April 11, which contained Nazi-esque outfits and lines related to a "Crystal Night."

A Nazi armband with a swastika displayed in the Deutsches Historisches Museum, Berlin, Germany

Lost Torah scroll reappears in German town 83 years after disappearance

The Torah had not been seen since Kristallnacht, the pogrom against synagogues and Jewish property in German-speaking lands on Nov. 9 and 10, 1938.

 Uwe Mader with the Torah scroll fragments he handed over to the city of Görlitz, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021.

Kristallnacht: The light extinguished 83 years ago still burns bright

On November 9, 2021, under the auspices of the March of the Living, the world kindled lights in synagogues, churches, mosques, and public institutions as part of a global initiative.

 DR. SHMUEL ROSENMAN, chairman, March of the Living.

'Let There Be Light' initiative illuminates cities, synagogues around the world

A formal ceremony was held at the Old City Walls in Jerusalem. At the event, three Holocaust survivors who witnessed Kristallnacht as children were honored.

March of the Living 'Let There Be Light' initiative illuminates cities, synagogues around the world