Communities Worldwide Commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, ceremonies worldwide commemorated the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and honored the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust. In San Francisco, a memorial service featured speakers like Rabbi Jessica Graf, who highlighted the ongoing relevance of fighting antisemitism today. In Bury St Edmunds, Reverend Canon Matthew Vernon emphasized the need to challenge prejudice and remember the Holocaust's victims through readings and music. Additionally, in North Carolina, a service at the Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Peace Studies included the transfer of the Orphan Scroll, a Torah stolen by Nazis, underscoring the importance of memory in Jewish tradition. Survivor Susan Pollack shared her experiences, reaffirming the commitment to 'never again' as she and others prepared for a significant remembrance event attended by King Charles. The global observances reflect a profound commitment to remembering the past and preventing future atrocities.