Community Yom HaShoah u’Gevurah Memorial Commemoration (Sanctuary/Streaming)
Wednesday, April 27, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
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Congregation Beth David is honored to host this year’s Silicon Valley Yom HaShoah Memorial Commemoration. Please join us in-person or online as we remember our past and draw strength from being in community. Masks are required and proof of vaccination will be checked at the door.
This is organized by CRAGSJ in partnership with Congregation Emeth, Congregation Shir Hadash, Congregation Sinai, Temple Emanu-El, and Jewish Silicon Valley, Jewish Community Relations Council, Jewish Family Services, Silicon Valley Holocaust Remembrance Association, Yavneh Day School. To connect with Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/151768108?pwd=Vmd0N1Y2NkhYZlpuQU82Vkc5NDBvdz09, To connect by phone, call (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 151 768 108, Passcode: 274921, Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/congregationbethdavid
Visit CHAIM Holocaust Exhibit (BEit Midrash)
Open Through May 15
CHAIM 20™️ features 18 interactive stations that take the visitor on a journey that begins with pre-WWII lead up to the Holocaust and concludes with the actions that are being taken today to combat the rise of intolerance including anti-Semitism. The stations contain an array of historical and modern documents, physical paraphernalia and regalia, videos, artwork, and much more. Younger kids can get a gentle taste in the children’s book corner. Hours and more information
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Righteous diplomats of the Holocaust honored
Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 150 E San Fernando St, San Jose
Open now through April 28
The library is hosting a traveling exhibit timed to coincide with Yom HaShoah, the Day of Remembrance, this year on April 28. “Beyond Duty” tells the heroic stories of non-Jewish diplomats who took courageous action during the Holocaust to save the lives of innocent people. Individuals honored as “Righteous Among Nations” can serve as examples of courage that can inspire students, said Sarita Bronstein, executive director of Hillel of Silicon Valley, which is sponsoring the exhibit. More info