WEST MIDDLESEX — As the Jews were persecuted across Europe during the Holocaust, non-Jews — now called the “Righteous Among the Nations” — risked their lives to help.
WEST MIDDLESEX — As the Jews were persecuted across Europe during the Holocaust, non-Jews — now called the “Righteous Among the Nations” — risked their lives to help.
The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation is accepting entries from students in grades seven through 12 in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties, and western Pennsylvania
“Never again, never forget,” Temple Shalom of Central Florida Rabbi Zev Sonnenstein said to hundreds gathered at St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church for Thursday’s Tri-County Interfaith Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony. “I
May 3, 2021
YOUNGSTOWN Winners have been announced for the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation’s student Holocaust writing, art and multi-media contest.
The council held the contest as part of its 27th annual Community Holocaust Commemoration for Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance).
Students in grades seven to 12 were invited to submit an original piece of poetry, narrative composition, art, or multi-media piece. Winners were announced at the annual Community Yom Hashoah Commemoration Ceremony held virtually this year last month.
Yom Hashoah is an internationally recognized day set aside for remembering all victims of the Holocaust and for reminding society what can happen to civilized people when bigotry, hatred and indifference reign.