NEVER AGAIN BEGINS WITH REMEMBERING. Yom HaShoah is a deeply solemn day to remember the Six Million Jews who were murdered during the Holocaust, along with millions of other victims of Nazi persecution. It is not only a time for mourning, but also for honoring the resilience of survivors and the courage of those who resisted in the face of unimaginable evil. Across the world, communities gather to light candles, recite names, and observe moments of silence, ensuring that each life lost is remembered not as a number, but as a human being with a story.

Remembering the Holocaust is essential not only because of the scale of its devastation, but because of the lessons it carries for every generation. The systematic dehumanization and violence that defined this period did not happen overnight; it was the result of hatred, indifference, and silence allowed to grow unchecked. By studying and commemorating this history, we confront the dangers of antisemitism, racism, and bigotry in all forms. Memory becomes a form of responsibility - a commitment to recognize early warning signs and to speak out before injustice takes hold.

Please join us for our Erev Shabbat & Yom HaShoah Service on Friday, April 17 at 6:15pm. We will gather in quiet reflection to honor the Six Million Jews who perished in the Holocaust. Through prayer, memory, and community, we recommit ourselves to the values of justice, dignity, and remembrance. Following services, we invite you to our Dinner & Discussion series, “What is Jewish Music Part 3: You Turned My Mourning into Dancing,” a musical experience that will honor Yom HaShoah and Yom Ha’atzmaut, and is led by Israeli-American composer and conductor Dor Kaminka. 

On Yom HaShoah, “never again” is not simply a phrase, but a moral obligation. It asks each of us to move beyond remembrance into action: to defend human dignity, to stand with those who are vulnerable, and to challenge hatred wherever it appears. In a world still marked by division and violence, the act of remembering becomes a powerful force for shaping a more just and compassionate future. By carrying these stories forward, we ensure that the past is neither forgotten nor repeated.