International Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemorative Program
Sunday, January 26 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Join us for a meaningful morning of remembrance and reflection as the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center honors International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
This year's program features Dr. Bernie Furshpan, a Second Generation Holocaust survivor, whose parents were born in Poland and endured unimaginable losses before emigrating to Israel. Bernie, born in Israel and raised in Brooklyn, has been a Long Island resident since his college years. He will share his family's powerful story and present a moving excerpt from the acclaimed film Shoah.
Program Highlights:
Welcome Remarks
Candle-Lighting Ceremony
Keynote Address by Dr. Bernie Furshpan
Screening of a Poignant Film Excerpt
Closing Remarks and Inspirational Message
Community Pledge Signing
We invite you to join us in this act of collective remembrance as we honor the past and commit to fostering tolerance and understanding for future generations.
Please register below if you plan to attend.