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Seven Holocaust Films You Should See

These under-the-radar movies about the Shoah are affecting, powerful and nuanced.

A Timeline of the Holocaust

From Hitler's rise to power to the Nuremberg trials, key events of the Shoah.

Testimonies from Holocaust Survivors

As the number of Holocaust survivors declines every year, efforts have been made to preserve their testimonies.

Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass

The widespread violence of Nov. 9-10, 1938 signaled an escalation in the Nazi reign of terror.

Auschwitz-Birkenau

The largest Nazi extermination camp.

Who Was Anne Frank?

The story of the young diarist who became a symbol of the Holocaust.

Modern Jewish Holidays 101

There are a handful of holidays that entered Jewish life in the latter half of the 20th century.

Yom Hashoah: Holocaust Memorial Day

This annual day of remembrance of the victims is observed by Jewish communities worldwide.

Setting a Date for Yom Hashoah

After much debate, a compromise date--satisfactory to none--is chosen.

The Importance of Remembering

The best way to honor the memory of Holocaust victims is through Jewish continuity.