Yom Hashoah: Holocaust Remembrance Day

Holocaust Remembrance Day, or Yom Hashoah, will be on Monday, April 8th this year.  To remember those whose lives were lost and in an effort to never forget the tragic events that took place, many temples, schools, and organizations will be holding Holocaust Remembrance Day programs that are open to the community.  Please see below for a list of programs in the area.

The list will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.  If you have an event that you would like added to this list, please let us know!  Email ilanak@wsherc.org.

Teaching materials for Holocaust Remembrance Day - click here

"In My Hands: Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer"
Jeannie Smith, daughter of Irene Gut Opdyke, Holocaust Rescuer and author of In My Hands:Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer

Jeannie Smith will be speaking at both:

• Congregation Kol Shalom, 9810 Miller Road NE, Bainbridge Island (April 4, 7:30pm) and
• Congregation Kol Ami, 16530 Avondale Rd Ne, Woodinville (April 5, 7:30pm)

Co-sponsored by the Holocaust Center.  Jeannie Smith is the daughter of Irene Gut Opdyke, Holocaust rescuer and author of In My Hands: Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer.  During World War II, Ms. Opdyke rescued Jewish families in Holland, risking the lives of herself and her family in the process.  Later recognized by the State of Israel, the US Holocaust Commission, and others, Ms. Opdyke died in 2003.  During her sessions at Congregation Kol Ami (Woodinville) and Congregation Kol Shalom (Bainbridge Island), Ms. Smtih will share the story of her mother's remarkable life.  For more information, contact Janice Hill (Kol Shalom): (206) 842-9010 or Sherri Feldman (Kol Ami): (425) 844-1604.

Kol HaNeshamah, Seattle
April 6, 9:30am
The KHN community will come together for a special educational program, created by member Rachel Smith-Mosel.  Pre-K to 2nd graders will experience Tot Shabbat followed by hands-on activities focusing on mitzvot and kindness.  3rd-7th graders and adults will study together, beginning with a video and discussion entitled, "What Would You Do?," and continuing with hands-on activities.  We will conclude the day with an abbreviated Shabbat morning service, followed by Kiddush and Motzi.

Temple Beth Or, Everett
April 7, 7:30pm
"Yom HaShoah Reader's Theater Commemoration." Join us for a special Reader's Theater as we share the stories of Jewish Partisans and the armed Jewish resistance.  A discussion will follow as well as prayers and poetry as we remember all those who lost their lives in the Holocaust. Led by Rabbi Jessica Marshall.  For more information, contact Rabbi Jessica Marshall: rabbimarshall@gmail.com

Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, Bainbridge Island
April 8, 3-5pm 
"Holocaust Remembrance Day."  Our reflections will include song and sharing of stories. Address: 105 Winslow Way (in the parking lot). For more information, contact Lorna Jean Giger: ljgiger@mindspring.com

Olympic College, Bremerton, BSC Building
April 8, 11:30am - 1pm
Screening of "With My Own Eyes: Holocaust. Genocide. Today." Produced by the Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center, followed by a presentation from a Holocaust Surivor.  For more information, please email Charlyn Garcia: cgarcia@olympic.edu

Seattle University
April 9, 7:00pm.
Chapel of St. Ignatius, Seattle University campus.  For more information, contact Jan Cherry: (206) 296-2383

Bet Chaverim and Saltwater Unitarian Universalist congregations, Des Moines
April 21, 10:30 am
The program will be led by Rabbi Rick Harkavy, and Rev. Dr. James Kubal-Komoto. Address: 24701 14th Pl S, Des Moines. For more information, contact Nancy Blase: nblase@comcast.net or (206) 577-0403

South Seattle Community College, OLYMPIC Building Theater, Room 120
April 24, 11:00-1:00 pm
Co-sponsored by the Holocaust Center. Screening of "The Last Survivor" followed by a Q&A.
For more information, contact the Cultural Center: (206) 934-7950 or Office of Diversity and Retention: (206) 924-6455