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Sunday, Apr 27, 2025

Annual Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony: Standing Together from Generation to Generation

Live at the Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza
2 pm – 3:30 pm

In observance of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), join us as we stand together, l’dor v’dor, from generation to generation to say Never Again.

We invite you to join our 61st annual ceremony as part of our community’s tradition to ensure that we Never Forget about the six million Jews who perished in the Shoah and that we continue to honor the Survivors. The ceremony will include candle lighting, music and prayers.

Register by Friday, April 25th at 9 a.m.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

  • For security purposes, advance registration is strongly encouraged.
  • Government IDs are subject to verification and bags are subject to search.
  • In the event of inclement weather, you will be notified if the ceremony is moved indoors at Congregation Rodeph Shalom on Sunday, April 27 at 2 p.m.
  • By attending this event, you agree to the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Terms and Conditions.
  • Should you have any questions about this event or the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), contact JCRC Assistant Director Meir Zimmerman mzimmerman@jewishphilly.org or call 215.832.0651.

 

BROUGHT TO YOU BY

This program is hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Jewish Community Relations Council, ADL Philadelphia, AJC Philadelphia/Southern NJ, Children of Jewish Holocaust Survivors Association, Holocaust Awareness Museum, Jewish Children’s Folkshul and Adult Community, Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, Sons and Daughters of Holocaust Survivors of Greater Philadelphia, and 3GPhilly.

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