On November 9, 2021, the 83rd anniversary of Kristallnacht (“Night of Broken Glass”), Hoosiers from across the state came together to remember and honor the survivors and victims of the Holocaust. For the past 23 years, the Indy JCRC has partnered with the Indiana...
It may seem strange that the month of April, so often associated with rebirth and renewal, has been designated by the U.S. as "Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month." April was selected because many contemporary genocides began during this month, including Armenia...
What does the Never Again Holocaust Education Act Mean? Monday, May 18, 2020 The Indianapolis JCRC has released an official statement applauding the Indiana Congressional delegation on the passage of the “Never Again Holocaust Education Act”. While...
Yom HaShoah: Words from Indiana's Elected Officials Tuesday, April 21. 2020
Talking to Your Kids About the Holocaust Monday, April 20, 2020 This year Yom Hashoah comes at a time when most of us are at home, obeying shelter-in-place orders with our children. While discussing the Holocaust with your children can seem a...
Holocaust Remembrance ~ 2020 ~ Yom HaShoah Next week, communities and organizations throughout Indiana, North America, and Israel will be conducting virtual programs and vigils to remember the Holocaust and mark Genocide Awareness & Prevention month....
Greater Indianapolis 2020 International Holocaust Remembrance Day Programs International Holocaust Remembrance Day is a United Nations designated day that falls on January 27, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, to remember the six million Jewish...