The trial of a group of civilians charged with aiding the Nazis exterminate Jews in Hungary during the occupation of the country opened in Kiskunhalas yesterday. The Hungarians are also accused of robbing the bodies of the murdered Jews.
The Jewish fraternal organization, Chevra Kadisha, dedicated a cornerstone for a memorial to the Jewish war dead at a ceremony in the Budapest Jewish cemetery.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.