Auschwitz

Anti-Semitism, International, News May 12, 2020

Brazil’s president criticized for coronavirus motto that recalls ‘Arbeit macht frei,’ the infamous Auschwitz gate sign

By Marcus M. Gilban, RIO DE JANEIRO (JTA) — Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro is being criticized for a new slogan about combating the coronavirus which…

Holocaust, International, News Jul 31, 2016

After historic Auschwitz visit, Pope Francis says ‘the same thing is happening’ today in many places

(JTA) — Human cruelty “did not end in Auschwitz,” Pope Francis said in Krakow after visiting the Nazi death camp in Poland. Following his historic…

Uncategorized Jul 12, 2016

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau sheds tears on Auschwitz visit

WARSAW, Poland (JTA) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited the Auschwitz memorial, wiping away tears several times. Among those joining Trudeau on his tour…