Holocaust Remembrance
Remembrance and education are key to ensuring “Never Again”. We’ve selected some of our most viewed items that we trust will equip you as you engage in remembering the Holocaust.
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‘Looking on is not Christian behaviour’ – Bonhoeffer and the Christian response to antisemitism
Dietrich Bonhoeffer recognised the important role that the church played in combating injustice and suffering and worked tirelessly to influence his Christian brethren.
But when the church in Germany fell silent, Bonhoeffer held onto principles that are worth adopting today. We should be alert to the disturbing warning signs that accompany an evil in our midst that bears the same hallmarks.
‘Dark Road’ – A Powerful Holocaust Drama
This play on the Holocaust tells the powerful story of a young German woman, Greta, and her journey down the ‘Dark Road’ into Naziism. Greta is transformed from a person of innocence into one of darkness who loses herself and those she loves along the way. Have tissues at the ready as this emotional performance will impact you just as it did us, and even the actors on stage as they performed it.
The Island of Silence: Uncovering the Nazi concentration camp on British soil
In 1941, this remote corner of the British Isles, blessed with sunshine and the gentle splendour of creation, was cast into the evil shadow of Nazi Germany and became the location of the only concentration camp on British soil.
The moment Parliament heard news of the Holocaust
Eighty years ago this week, the House of Commons stood in silence after the Foreign Secretary confirmed the mass-murder of Jews taking place in Europe.
A visit to Belarus: ‘The Pit’ Holocaust memorial and tragic story of the Minsk Ghetto
When Denmark saved the Jews
The people of Denmark helped save 99% of its Jewish population during the Second World War. We visit Copenhagen where we retell about the extraordinary united effort of bravery and sacrifice whilst under Nazi occupation, and give some insight into more recent challenges facing Copenhagen’s Jewish community in a country proud of its heritage in supporting the Jewish people.
The Riga Ghetto Museum in Latvia
Situated a short walk from the centre of Latvia’s capital, located by the Daugava river, the Riga Ghetto Museum and Latvian Holocaust Museum is one of the last few preserved examples of life in the Jewish ghetto during the Nazi occupation. But 2020 was a challenging year for the museum. And its survival remains uncertain.
Duchess of Cambridge speaks to Holocaust survivors in moving video call
Among those on the call were Zigi Shipper and Manfred Goldberg, two survivors who first met at the Stutthof concentration camp as teenagers and reunited in their 90s.
Light a candle to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day
On Saturday 27th January, the UK commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day to remember the 6 million Jews and others who were murdered at the hands of the Nazis. This year we have produced a special ‘Never Again’ candle that we invite you to light in memory of the victims and in prayerful commitment to not be silent in the face of evil. The reality is that Israel is surrounded by enemies that want to annihilate the Jewish people, just like the Nazis tried to do. This was proven to the world by the genocidal attack by Hamas on 7th October. Yet, unbelievably, there are those in our own country who deny this, ignore or downplay the atrocity, and even turn blame upon Israel. Please join us in lighting a candle on 27th January pledging to not allow the atrocities of the Holocaust to ever be repeated.
Light a candle to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day
On Saturday 27th January, the UK commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day to remember the 6 million Jews and others who were murdered at the hands of the Nazis. This year we have produced a special ‘Never Again’ candle that we invite you to light in memory of the victims and in prayerful commitment to not be silent in the face of evil. The reality is that Israel is surrounded by enemies that want to annihilate the Jewish people, just like the Nazis tried to do. This was proven to the world by the genocidal attack by Hamas on 7th October. Yet, unbelievably, there are those in our own country who deny this, ignore or downplay the atrocity, and even turn blame upon Israel. Please join us in lighting a candle on 27th January pledging to not allow the atrocities of the Holocaust to ever be repeated.
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When British forces liberated Bergen-Belsen
On the 15th April 1945, British forces liberated the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany. Seventy-five years on, we remember the thousands of Jewish lives and others who were murdered there at the hands of Nazi brutality and pay tribute to the British soldiers who brought liberation and sacrificially gave of themselves to help those who survived.
Return to Belsen – survivors and British veterans share their story in new documentary
In Return to Belsen, aired by ITV last week and available on ITVplayer, Jonathan Dimbleby retraced his war correspondent father Richard’s footsteps at the concentration camp, interviewing survivors, relatives and some of the few remaining liberators.
The Queen’s visit to Bergen-Belsen and her compassion for Holocaust survivors
In 1990, Her Majesty The Queen’s late sister, Princess Margaret, visited Maidenhead synagogue. She was attending a service marking the synagogues 50th anniversary and was struck by the fact that the Rabbi read a prayer for the good health and wise counsel of The Queen.
More on Holocaust remembrance
The real meaning behind “Over the Rainbow”
Read the powerful message behind “Over the Rainbow”, the iconic song from the Wizard of Oz that was written by Jewish lyricist, Yip Harburg, in the 1930’s.
It is almost prophetic of the horrors to come for the Jewish people and the hope of the rebirth of Israel.
Echoes of the Holocaust
CUFI’s Remeny Starritt shares her moving personal experience visiting Auchwitz concentration camp.
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The Holocaust in Colour – How one artist is taking on the Holocaust-deniers
Yusuf Tolga Ünker colourises black and white photos from the Holocaust with the goal of making the past alive; to force the viewer to see these events as happening today.
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Take a moment to view at least one of our “Must Watch” videos
Dear Mirele – A letter of the Holocaust from a mother to her daughter
(7 mins)
Holocaust survivor Irving Roth shares his story
(27 mins – 2 Parts)
Holocaust survivor Ben Lesser has important lesson for next generation
(17 mins)
Hatikvah played at Western Wall using restored violins from the Holocaust
(2 mins)
The Christian woman who declared war on Hitler and saved thousands of Jewish children
(2 mins)
The Italian pro cyclist who helped rescue Jews during Holocaust
(1 min)
Get your copy of this eye-opening booklet, The Sin of Silence, with testimonies of those who witnessed the Holocaust and the admissions of some who perpetrated the horrific atrocity.
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