Yom Hashoah, the commemoration of the official Day of the Holocaust, has been sponsored by the Holocaust Commission for over twenty years. The evening program celebrates the power of the human spirit and the enduring faith of those who witnessed and survived the Holocaust. It honors the survivors, liberators, and righteous gentiles who reside in Hampton Roads. Each year at the Yom Hashoah Commemoration, White Rose donors are also recognized.

Yom Hashoah Commemoration
We will commemorate Yom Hashoah this year on Thursday April 19th at 6:45 pm at Congregation Beth El, 422 Shirley Ave. Norfolk, VA 23517.

Guest speaker will be Thomas Weisshaus, Hungarian survivor from Exeter, NH, and author of Not A Victim! We will also present awards to the winners of our annual Elie Wiesel Writing and Visual Arts Competitions for students, and our awards for Excellence in Holocaust Education. A candle lighting ceremony for all local survivors will end the solemn evening.

Thursday, April 19, 2012.
Location: Congregation Beth El

See Photos and Read the Recap of Last Year's Event.