(New York, NY)— The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust will present New York’s Annual Gathering of Remembrance on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET at Temple Emanu-El of New York City on the Upper East Side.
The event is part of the Museum’s Yom HaShoah tribute and serves the organization’s mission to “never forget” and honor the memory of those who were lost during the Holocaust, as well as survivors and their descendants. At a time when antisemitic incidents are at an all-time high, this memorial serves as a reminder of the dangers of intolerance and envisions a brighter future.
“The Annual Gathering of Remembrance is a cornerstone of our mission at the Museum,” said Jack Kliger, President and CEO of the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. “Each year, we come together to honor the memory of those lost in the Holocaust and the survivors we have lost in the past year. As antisemitism continues to rise in our country and around the world, this gathering reaffirms our commitment to confronting hatred and bigotry in all its forms. Through remembrance and education, we ensure that the voices of the victims are never silenced and that their stories continue to inspire future generations. By standing together, we send a resolute message: intolerance has no place in our society.”
The Annual Gathering of Remembrance program will feature music, remarks from Holocaust survivors, descendants, and public figures, and a moving candle-lighting ceremony.
What: Annual Gathering of Remembrance
When: Sunday, April 27, 2024, starting at 2:00 PM
Where: Temple Emanu-El of New York City, 1 East 65th Street
Speakers will include Museum President and CEO Jack Kliger, Board Chair Bruce Ratner, Holocaust survivor Toby Levy, Holocaust survivor Fred Schoenberg, Consul General of Israel in New York Ofir Akunis, and Congressman Jerry Nadler.
Partnering organizations for this year’s Annual Gathering of Remembrance include WE ARE HERE!, The Mitzvah Project, Yiddish Book Center, Shorefront JCC, 3GNY, HIAS, Tarbut Foundation, Center for Jewish History, The Jewish Foundation For The Righteous, and Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island.
Media must RSVP in advance to Jessica Meditz / 347-907-0568 / jessica@anatgerstein.com
The event will be livestreamed online on YouTube at youtube.com/MuseumJewishHeritage.
The event is chaired by Museum Board member Rita Lerner. “It is an honor to help bring our community together for this profoundly important gathering. As we remember those who perished in the Holocaust and those survivors we have lost, we also reaffirm our commitment to fighting antisemitism and all forms of hate. In coming together to reflect, mourn, and educate, we ensure that the stories of those who suffered are not only remembered but continue to inspire future generations to stand up against injustice,” Lerner said.
Anyone wishing to attend the Annual Gathering of Remembrance or view it online should RSVP at https://mjhnyc.org/events/annual-gathering-of-remembrance.