Israel commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day
Israel commemorated Holocaust Memorial Day in official ceremonies around the country. The central ceremony was held at the Holocaust Museum, Yad Vashem. The ceremony was broadcast live and President Shimom Peres and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were in attendance.6 Holocaust survivors lit the annual torches to commemorate the 6 million Jews who perished.
President Shimon Peres addressed the audience recalling the slaughter of the Jews in his home town, Vishnyeva. Jews were collected in the local synagogue and burned alive within while reciting prayers for the holy Yom Kippur holiday. “The murdered live within us.” he stated. He also stated that anti-Semitic acts must not be ignored.
To watch the complete ceremony of Commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day, in Yad Vashem, Jerusalem, CLICK HERE.
Source: http://www.jerusalemonline.com/
