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Albania adopts International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of anti-Semitism

The definition describes various forms of anti-Semitism, including hatred and discrimination against Jews, Holocaust denial and, sometimes controversially, expressions of criticism of Israel.

By Cnaan Liphshiz October 23, 2020 11:49 am

This Holocaust survivor turned architect designed a memorial honoring Albanians who saved Jews

Stephen Jacobs, who survived Buchenwald at the age of 5 and created a memorial at the camp, says the work is cathartic for him.

August 11, 2020 3:47 pm

Jonny Daniels, third from left, with the Bicaku family in their home in Durres, Albania on Dec. 11, 2019. (Courtesy of From the Depths)

Jewish group to repair earthquake-struck home of Albanian Muslim whose father saved Jews

During the Holocaust, Muhamet Bicaku’s father and older brother sheltered about 20 Jewish families from occupation forces.

December 18, 2019 9:57 am

Albania’s prime minister lauds Israeli soldiers helping country in aftermath of deadly earthquake

By Marcy Oster December 10, 2019 2:15 pm

Xhemal Veseli, left, with Jonny Daniels in Tirana, Albania in October 2019. (Courtesy of From the Depths)

93-year-old Albanian who rescued Jews to be honored in Poland

By Cnaan Liphshiz October 15, 2019 12:44 pm

Following protests, London mosque cancels planned Holocaust exhibition

By Cnaan Liphshiz January 4, 2019 10:48 am

London mosque to celebrate Muslims who rescued Jews in the Holocaust

By Cnaan Liphshiz December 28, 2018 8:03 am

Albania expels Iranian diplomats after alleged plot to attack Israeli soccer match

By Marcy Oster December 20, 2018 4:06 pm

What made Muslim Albanians risk their lives to save Jews from the Holocaust?

By Cnaan Liphshiz January 16, 2018 12:09 pm

Israel’s World Cup soccer match in Albania moved over terror threat

November 8, 2016 10:24 am

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