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Yom HaShoah Social Justice Guide
Here are some ways to incorporate social justice themes into your Yom HaShoah observance.
The Holocaust (Shoah)
The Shoah (also known as the Holocaust, from a Greek word meaning "sacrifice by fire,") was initiated by the members of the National Socialist (Nazi) Party, which seized power in Germany in 1933.
Yom HaShoah (Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day)
Yom HaShoah is officially known as Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day.
Yom HaShoah History
Yom HaShoah, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day, occurs on the 27 th of Nisan.
How Do I Teach My Grandchild About the Holocaust?
The Holocaust is an important topic not only in Jewish history, but the history of humankind. The topic is disturbing, and it is appropriate to feel uncomfortable and upset by the stories, facts, and, especially, the images. A thoughtful approach is required when – not if – you teach your grandchild about the Holocaust.