The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust presented the Annual Gathering of Remembrance on Sunday, April 11, fulfilling the sacred Jewish obligation to remember those who were murdered during the Holocaust. The livestreamed event was held on the Sunday closest to Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, which occurred on April 8.
“If there is one word that defines the museum it is remembrance, remembrance of the six million, appreciation for not only what was sacrificed but celebration of those who survived,” said Jack Kliger, president and CEO of the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. “This year as we begin to celebrate our 25th anniversary, we will remember those who we have lost this past year.”
“Together, we honor the memory of all survivors who have passed away, leaving us to carry on their brave legacy,” said Museum Trustee Rita Lerner, the daughter of two Holocaust survivors and an event co-chair. “This year marks the second year that we are not able to gather in person. However, it is still our obligation to remember those that we lost.”
More than 4,000 people watched the program on Sunday. Anyone wishing to view the event should click here.
