Dani Dayan

Argentina assumes presidency of IHRA, commits to fighting antisemitism

This marks the first time in its history that IHRA is crossing the equator; it is also the first time a South American country has taken on this responsibility.

Argentina's President Javier Milei speaks at Yeshiva University in Manhattan, in New York City, US, March 9, 2026.
Actor Rodie Kozlovsky performs in a play incorporating the works of the late German artist and Holocaust survivor Leo Haas at Yad Vashem’s newly opened theater.

Yad Vashem chairman Dani Dayan: Holocaust memory is under sustained attack - opinion

Consul General of Israel in New York Dani Dayan

Israel's real strength: Defeating Hamas without surrendering its values - editorial

 Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan speaking at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference on June 5, 2023.

Yad Vashem’s Dani Dayan: University heads now taking ‘different tone’ on antisemitism


'We are not at the mercy of others': Yad Vashem head says Holocaust, Oct. 7 are not the same

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Eve Young.

 Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein (L) alongside Yad Vashem chairman Dani Dayan.

IDF General Staff visits Yad Vashem to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day

The generals also met and held a discussion with Holocaust survivor, Lea Balint, and presented her with a certificate.

IDF General Staff members in Yad Vashem's Hall of Names, April 21, 2025.

Israel assumes presidency of IHRA, marking 80 years since end of Holocaust

Israel's presidency term will last one year, until February 2026, and will be chaired by Dani Dayan - the current Yad Vashem chairman.

 Yad Vashem chairman Dani Dayan.

EU hosts Auschwitz liberation event at Beit Juliana

In attendance were Holocaust survivors, the ambassadors of EU countries and the EU ambassador, Dimiter Tzantchev, as well as the Chairman of Yad Vashem, Dani Dayan.

  EU hosts holocaust event at Herzliya retirement home

Yad Vashem chair denounces Musk's statements to far-right German party rally

Musk spoke in favor of voting for the far-right party, saying 'I'm very excited for the AfD; I think you're really the best hope for Germany...fight for a great future for Germany,'

 Elon Musk appearing before an AfD conference, January 25, 2025

Yad Vashem Chairman to Columbia president: 'The time has come for you to take a stand'

Dayan implored Dr. Shafik to “lead with moral principles, not only with administrative regulations. Speak up.”

 DANI DAYAN at Yad Vashem – caught in a cross fire.

Yad Vashem chairman speaks out against genocidal calls on college campuses

The statement specifically criticizes the presidents of Harvard, MIT, and UPenn for their alarming indifference.

 Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan speaking at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference on June 5, 2023.

‘Academic pseudoscience’ against Israel at prestigious US schools - Yad Vashem chair

Dani Dayan, chairman of Yad Vashem, raised concerns about the rise of what he called “academic pseudoscience” targeting Israel in top US universities.

A sign hangs on a gate of a building at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., July 6, 2023.

Yad Vashem chairman 'encouraged' by Holocaust remembrance in Lithuania

Dayan was invited as the keynote speaker for a special meeting of the Lithuanian Parliament and to participate in commemorative activities honoring the Holocaust victims in Lithuania.

 Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan speaking at the Lithuanian parliament, September 21, 2023.

Yad Vashem caught in Israeli political crossfire

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: These types of relationships between Israeli institutions and their sister organizations in the world are complex and have many times become ugly disputes.

 DANI DAYAN at Yad Vashem – caught in a cross fire.