“Reflections Across Generations”
All are welcome to the annual remembrance of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), which will take place on Sunday, April 16, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, at the Victoria Jewish Cemetery on Cedar Hill Road (south from Hillside Ave.). Those who perished in the Holocaust will be commemorated not as victims or statistics, but as the unique individuals that they were, while also honouring the strength and resilience of survivors and their families. We know that for the safety of all people, the lessons of the Shoah and events leading up to this tragedy cannot be forgotten.
This year’s theme is “Reflections Across Generations.”
Arlette Baker, who survived the Shoah as a young child, will share her story, and we’ll hear the reflections of Claire Sicherman, a descendant of survivors.
The commemoration will include music and songs from that era to move us and remind us of the flourishing cultures in so many locations that were tragically upended by the Shoah. Memorial prayers and reflections will help us to think about how we can act today. We invite you to share in this event with us. We welcome your presence and support as we gather to remember the past and look towards a future of peace and unity.
Contact:
Peter J. Nadler
E-mail: [email protected]
https://www.victoriashoahproject.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/victoriashoahproject/
