OSWIECIM, Poland (Press Release)— On the 66th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in 1945, the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation announces its “Intervene Now!” campaign.  “Intervene Now!” is an initiative to engage individuals, organizations and governments around the world to protect and preserve the authentic remains of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp and the memory […]

Deputy PM Silvan Shalom Relates to Events in Lebanon Lebanon’s parliament has approved the appointment of billionaire businessman Najib Mikati, the Hezbollah-backed candidate, as the country’s new prime minister. The vote follows the ouster of Western-back Prime Minister Saad Hariri and confirms the Iranian-backed Shiite movement as the most powerful force in Lebanon. In less

ANAHEIM, California (WJC)– Jason Bailey, a professional US ice hockey player, is suing the NHL team Anaheim Ducks in court, claiming that coaches of one of its affiliate teams subjected him to harassment and anti-Semitic remarks. The 23-year-old is seeking damages in court from the Ducks, the Bakersfield Condors and the two coaches, Martin Raymond

Yad Vashem Presents Holocaust Videos for the Iranian Audience

HAIFA, Israel (Press Release)–Viewing TV coverage of terrorist events causes deterioration of psychological resources, such as commitment and a sense of success, and to feeling threatened, which in turn can also lead to loss of resources and other negative effects. This has been found in a new study at the University of Haifa. “Mass media