Monday, December 21, 2009

Holocaust Remembrance

Tevet 10 is observed as a day of fasting, mourning and repentance. More recently, Tevet 10 was chosen to also serve as a "general kaddish day" for the victims of the Holocaust, many of whom the day of their martyrdom is unknown.

An ancient Jewish custom is to deliver words of inspiration and arousal to repentance on fast days. Presented here is our modest contribution to our duty as Jews -- in pictures and music -- to reflect on the significance of this tragic event in our history.