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“Remembering” The Holocaust

Holocaust history, memory and art.

A Jewish funeral is held as quickly as possible after death and usually includes readings, a eulogy, and a special memorial prayer.

Both faith communities have something to teach the other.

Mourning the destruction of both temples, as well as a number of other Jewish tragedies.

Many calamitous events are said to have occurred on Tisha B'Av.

This remnant of the Second Temple is an important symbol in Judaism.

The tragic events commemorated on this day of fasting and mourning.

The mourning associated with Tisha B'Av is also a call to action.

Holocaust commemorations have--and should have--some common elements.

Would Yom haShoah be associated with other tragedies, connected to heroism--or stand on its own?