Lessons Learned from the Holocaust

Nazi ideology was founded on racism, anti-Semitism and discrimination, creating a fascist state that rejected human and civil rights. We have lessons to apply today, as individuals, communities and institutions within our society. Progress has been made, which we need to protect, however, hate crimes and attacks against people because of their race or ethnicity, because of their sexuality, because they are disabled or because of their religion continue to take place. The Day acts as a reminder to all of us of our responsibility to protect the civil and human rights of all people in our society and as part of the international community.

Holocaust Remembrance Day is an issue for everyone. The lessons of the Holocaust are of universal relevance and have implications for us all. Holocaust Remembrance Day offers an opportunity for people in the U.S. in the 21st century to reflect upon, consider and discuss how those events still have weight for all members of today’s society without detracting from or lessening the Jewish aspect of Holocaust commemoration. »