Jewish and Israeli Holidays
“The charge to remember the Holocaust, the evil of the Nazis, and the scourge of antisemitism is more pressing than ever,” the U.S. president said.
One of the survivors in attendance was forced to flee her home again, this time because of the Hamas terrorists attacks in Israel on Oct. 7.
“In the summer, we will see much tinier fruits or it will be a significantly smaller harvest,” said Uri Dorman.
“Bigger Than Me” features oil paintings and sketches by artist Shai Azoulay.
“It’s about collaboration and creating something new together—interfaith, interdisciplinary, international,” said Adi Rabinowitz Bedein of the Network for Innovation Holocaust Education.
They laid wreaths, lit candles and observed a memorial service ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27.
As International Holocaust Remembrance Day draws near, they remember yesterday and reflect on tomorrow.
“They heard about the militaristic Friday night song Jews sing: Eshet Chayil,” wrote David May, of Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
There is a wealth of symbolism to the Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shevat, as well as many lessons for human behavior.
Within its first month, 85 households have kept Shabbat for the first time as part of the initiative, and more Shabbat first-timers are being matched with more soldiers each week.
“Just as hatred can be taught, so too can humanity,” said Kara Driscoll, marketing and events director at the Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanity Center.
The two countries are coming to terms with their respective histories against Jews and now publicly acknowledging it.
