As previously pointed out, Yom HaShoah – or The Day of Remembrance (of the Holocaust) fell on April 19, the 27th of Nisan in the Jewish Calendar. The U.S. Congress established a week-long observance which this year falls on the April 15 – 22 week.
In Israel Yom HaShoah is a public holiday with all public entertainment closed. At 10 in the morning a siren is sounded and all traffic, every activity stops. Everyone stands in remembrance.
In addition to religious services and candle-lighting, songs and poems, there are different community-wide activities. Along with keeping the memory of those who perished during the Holocaust alive, education is another important goal of the day.
There is a need to educate the younger generation, some of whom may even be skeptical as to how the victims were unable to escape. There is need to combat skeptics who refuse to acknowledge the historical facts.
Locally, again, the Mayerson JCC will sponsor a special community-wide Yom Hashoah Commemoration on Sunday, April 22 at 2 pm. As pointed out earlier stories of survivors and others form part of the observance The story of survival during this special event will be by Sigmund Rolat. It is a special opportunity for everyone to hear first hand from one who experienced the Holocaust.
Again, the event is free and meant for everyone. The venue will be 8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati.
There is still more to come.
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