Why Remember the Holocaust?
The Holocaust was one of the most destructive genocidal campaigns in the history of mankind. Approximately 6 million Jewish people perished in Europe in the final years of World War II. The mass murder was carried out by the Nazi regime in Germany and several other occupied countries in Europe. After the war, the civilized world vowed to never forget the atrocities that were committed against the European Jews. Therefore, Holocaust memorial days were officially established by organizations and nations all over the world. For example, the International Holocaust Remembrance Day was officially introduced by the United Nations through a resolution in 2007. This holiday occurs every year on the 27th of January in honor of the liberation date of the Auschwitz concentration camp. Despite some resistance from a few countries that have openly antisemitic governments, the holiday has been widely recognized by an array of countries. In the state of Israel, Yom HaShoah is the official memorial holiday for the Holocaust. This special day typically occurs in April or May based on the rotation of the Jewish calendar.
How to Memorialize the Holocaust
When celebrating Holocaust memorial days, you could read some books or watch documentaries on the genocide of the Jews. You can also visit some memorials, museums, cultural centers and libraries throughout major cities in the United States of America. Plenty of Jewish organizations have funded educational programs and other initiatives for commemorating the victims of the Holocaust.
Contact the ZACHOR Holocaust Remembrance Foundation at www.zachorfoundation.org to learn more.
