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When antisemitic attacks threatened Jewish communities in Belgium, U.S. diplomatic pressure led to military protection and swift arrests. The decisive action demonstrates how clear leadership can create immediate, tangible safety for vulnerable communities.
Eugene Bergman survived a POW camp and helped the Polish resistance at age 12 despite being deaf. Two Frederick synagogues are joining forces to share his story and remind their community that "never again" means taking action today.
A powerful dance performance turns one choreographer's family history into a moving tribute that helps students and communities stand against hate. The Berkshires welcomes a three-part series combining art, education, and hope.
After decades of silence, 90-year-old Lex Silbiger is sharing his family's daring escape from Nazi-occupied Holland to help combat the spread of hatred today. His message of remembrance and compassion is reaching a new generation of students.
An 86-year-old Holocaust survivor hidden by rescuers as a toddler brought history to life for Georgia students. His message: education is our best defense against hatred.
George Rishfeld, hidden by a Catholic family as a child during the Holocaust, brought history to life for Campbell High School students. His message: education is the only way to combat hatred.
When George Rishfeld walked into Campbell High School, he brought history to life for students who will be among the last to hear survivor stories firsthand. The 86-year-old spent three years hidden by a Catholic family during the Holocaust, and now he's making sure the lessons live on.
A New York choreographer is bringing her grandparents' Holocaust survival story to Berkshire communities through dance, offering free performances and workshops to combat intolerance. The tour includes school assemblies and a community workshop teaching storytelling through movement.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is launching his third consecutive Super Bowl ad campaign fighting antisemitism, this time with a $15 million message about standing up to hate. The new "Sticky Note" ad encourages Americans to support each other when they witness hate in action.
Pope Leo XIV marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day with a powerful appeal for a world without antisemitism, prejudice, or persecution. The leader of the Catholic Church honored the millions murdered in the Holocaust while urging dialogue over violence in today's conflicts.
Lillian Greenhut publicly shared her late husband Kurt's Holocaust survival story for the first time, teaching her community about resilience and kindness. His journey from a concentration camp at age 11 to earning a master's degree inspires hope during rising antisemitism.
At 91, Sara Weinstein made history by delivering the first Hebrew testimony at a UN General Assembly Holocaust Remembrance ceremony. Her powerful story of survival and warning about rising antisemitism moved the world stage.
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, published a full-page apology in the Wall Street Journal for years of antisemitic behavior, attributing his actions to untreated bipolar disorder and a past brain injury. The rapper says medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes have helped him regain clarity after hitting "rock bottom" in early 2025.
Rapper Kanye West published a full-page apology in the Wall Street Journal, addressing his past antisemitic remarks and explaining his struggle with undiagnosed brain injury and bipolar disorder. The letter comes after years of harmful statements that shocked fans and led to international consequences.
Hedi Argent escaped Nazi Austria at age 10 and now shares her story with students, drawing powerful parallels between 1930s propaganda and today's social media misinformation. Her message of hope: learning from history can help the next generation prevent hatred from taking root.