Never Forget: How to Commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day

International Holocaust Remembrance Day is an annual event that honors the memory of the six million Jewish people killed during the Holocaust. It’s a somber but important occasion that remembers everything they suffered, keeps their memories alive, and endeavors to prevent another tragedy like the Holocaust from ever happening again. If you’re looking for ways to observe the day in your own home, office, classroom, or synagogue, here are just a few ideas.

Read Survivor and Witness Accounts

There’s no better way to learn about the Holocaust than to read the stories of those who actually lived it. You’re probably familiar with famous accounts like “The Diary of Anne Frank,” but there are many others, including fictional works based on real stories that might appeal more to younger children.

Schedule Your Own Event

If there’s no remembrance event happening in your community, consider organizing one yourself. There are many resources online that can help you with everything from renting a venue to choosing the educational materials that can be shared during the memorial.

Support Your Local Jewish Community

Maybe you’re Jewish. Maybe you practice a different faith, but you want to show your allyship or help spread awareness about the remembrance event. Either way, this can be a good time to support your local Jewish community through donations, volunteer work, or other forms of activism.

These are just a few ways to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day. For more tips, ideas, and resources, visit the ZACHOR Holocaust Remembrance Foundation at zachorfoundation.org