Yom HaShoah

Day of Remembrance ~ “In memory of those who perished during the Nazi reign of terror.”

Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 4:00 pm

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Special Presentation
Children’s author Louise Borden

The Holocaust Center invites individuals and families from throughout the community to join us on April 7 for our Yom HaShoah program. The Center hosts the observance to remember the lives of the six million Jews who died during the Holocaust, and to honor the Survivors, Liberators and Rescuers who keep those memories alive.

In addition to the keynote presentation, the event will include candle-lighting, traditional music, and responsive readings in memory of Hitler’s victims and in honor of the Survivors, Rescuers and Liberators who ensure that the tragedy of the Holocaust will never be forgotten. There will also be an awards ceremony for the winners of the Yom HaShoah Student Creative Arts contest. .

The Yom HaShoah program will feature:

Awards presentations to winners of the Yom HaShoah Student Creative Arts Contest
Proclamation reading by a local mayor
Performances by local musicians
Candle lighting ceremony
Responsive reading and prayer by local clergy

The Center’s programs and events are made possible through generous grants and sponsorships by United Arts of Central Florida, Inc. the State of Florida Department of State – Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Center’s generous corporate and individual supporters.

The public is invited. Admission is free.

For more information, call the Holocaust Center at 407-628-0555.

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