International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Name:
Brian Kunde

April 22, 2012 01:17 PM

Location:
Michigan, USA 

Message:
I simply wish to honor all those wonderful Jewish people who lived, died or survived this horrible time in the world's history. May we never forget a single one of them, and honor them today by caring for those in the Jewish community. Let's all do a better job of truly protecting each other, regardless of our differences.

Name:
Amy Schlossberg

April 19, 2012 02:33 PM

Location:
Sunrise, Florida 

Message:
In remembrance of those who perished, may we never take a single breath for granted. Each day is a gift. It is our job to put that gift to good use.
My favorite quote: Be the change you wish to see in the world-Mahatma Ghandi.

Name:
sapienmichelle

April 19, 2012 01:17 PM

Location:
las cruces 

Message:
Remembrance of the Holocaust Day is one of the memories like a scar that will never be taken away. Rest in peace all of the Jews. We will always remember you guys. 4-19-20

Name:
Robyn

April 19, 2012 11:56 AM

Location:
USA 

Message:
I write in honor of those who told me of living in a piano crate and listening, ever listening for the right moment to breathe or move, of starvation's banquet of wallpaper with hidden lye, of the cold, of hands that never stopped trembling in fear, of music written while caged, of forced "conducting" of trains, of nightmares that never ended, and loved ones lost. May they rest in peace. Shalom

Name:
Kelly Lane

April 19, 2012 09:37 AM

Location:
Detroit, MI 

Message:
For the past two years I have read everything I could get my hands on about the holocaust. I've read many different perspectives....children survivors, medical staff, liberators, children of Nazi's, victims that lived in the forests and in the camps, victims who were hidden and stories of children raised by parents who where were survivors. I can't even imagine living through this time in history. My generation here in the US have NO idea what it's like to be hungry or face discrimination and persecution like the Jewish people and other targets of the Nazi regime. I see the world through different eyes than the ignorant and sheltered eyes of two years ago. I hope and pray that people stay committed to keeping these memories alive so future generations NEVER have to question that this tragedy really happened.

Name:
Shane Keven Reinhart

April 19, 2012 01:40 AM

Location:
San Francisco Bay Area 

Message:
My Norwegian grandmother's sister was married to a German. One night, late in the war years, Nazi soldiers kicked in their front door. The Jewish family of 5 that had been given safe shelter, fed, clothed, and watched after by the Norwegian sister and her German husband were taken away. My great-aunt and her husband were shot and killed in their home; their own children left behind in the aftermath of trauma.

There are many ways to commemorate International Holocaust Rememberance Day. Perhaps the best way is the one I learned from my own family: never accept bullying, facism, or intolerance. Remember to look at someone's character, rather than their deeds, race, gender, or physical appearance.

I will continue to support all the organizations that are working so hard to end the genocide happening today in this world. Whether you can offer help with funding, volunteer time, or any other service, consider honoring the memory of those beautiful beings who were lost so brutally during the Holocaust with your efforts today.

And always, practice tolerance in the full spirit of shalom.

Name:
Elisabeth

April 17, 2012 11:23 PM

Location:
 

Message:
I will never forget visiting the museum; that visit ensured that I will never be able to forget the Holocaust, its victims, or the imperative duty we have to prevent it from every happening again.

Name:
Myra Marshall

April 17, 2012 12:05 PM

Location:
Boston Metro West 

Message:
I am preparing a program of remembrance for the assisted living facility in which I work as an Activities Associate. On a personal level, I will read a new memoir, which I do every year at this time as a way to pay respect at a more personal level in addition to lighting a candle.

Name:
Ann Miller

April 13, 2012 06:38 PM

Location:
Sacramento, CA 

Message:
My English 10 and honor English 10 students have been studying the Holocaust as part of their Multi-Genre Research paper project. We have read a wide variety of texts learning about what happened. During the week, we will view the video on the remembrance, read names of victims, and create a double voice poem along with how we can make our world a more peaceful place to live. I will also encourage my students to share their thoughts and what they have learned or felt here and on their Facebook page.

Name:
lisa strom

April 12, 2012 02:05 PM

Location:
stamford, CT 

Message:
I will teach my high school students to remember it and reflect with them upon Elie Wiesel's narrative.