Holocaust Remembrance Day: Honoring victims and celebrating Jewish resilience

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom Hashoah, we are called to remember the horrific slaughter of six million Jewish lives. This tragedy, the Shoah, extinguished the light from countless men, women, and children. However, this day should not solely be about death; it is also a crucial time for memory, for sharing the millions of stories that deserve to be told to the world.

Furthermore, Yom Hashoah is an occasion to celebrate life. The Jewish people have endured and remain strong, demonstrating remarkable resilience even after such an immense tragedy. The Jerusalem Post's commemorative video aims to reflect this enduring spirit.

The article delves into the origins of the Holocaust, clarifying that its roots were established long before 1939. It began in 1933 when Adolf Hitler ascended to power, successfully convincing the German nation that Jewish people were the primary problem. Over the years, relentless Nazi propaganda and Hitler's potent speeches cultivated an atmosphere of intense hatred towards Jews in Germany, ultimately paving the way for World War II and the Holocaust.