National Holocaust Remembrance Day

The United Nations has designated today, January 27, as  the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust. Today we remember the deaths of nearly six million innocent European Jews, targeted by the Nazi German Party in order achieve the political goals of the communist dictator Adolf Hitler.

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC, defines genocide as “a very specific term, referring to violent crimes committed against groups with the intent to destroy the existence of the group.” This museum stands as a statement urging citizens and leaders around the world to promote peace, prevent genocide, and rid the world of such hatred. The museum’s website offers many opportunities to learn and remember the people affected by the heart-wrenching events of the Holocaust. Remember, knowledge is the first step towards making a difference and ending the existence of genocide in the world. 

The following links provide incredible opportunities to learn about the events and commemorate the survivors and victims of the Holocaust.

The Path to Nazi Genocide is a 38-minute video, produced by the Holocaust Museum, that recaps the historical events leading up to, and following, the Holocaust. The film delves into the ideology behind the actions of the Nazis, and aims to provoke thought and discussion regarding the roles of individuals and groups affecting, and affected by, the Holocaust.

Remember Survivors and Victims: This page provides links to testimonies, podcasts, and resources for information on the survivors and victims of the Holocaust events. These sources allow you to connect to the victims and their families on a more personal level, and help to really understand the horrendous conditions that millions of people suffered in from 1933-1945.

Visit http://www.ushmm.org/support to help support the museum in their efforts to keep the Holocaust memory alive and cary out initiatives to learn about and prevent genocide.