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Today is Holocaust Memorial Day Having visited Auschwitz-Birkenau it's a deeply moving and sombre experience. Walking through the remnants of the concentration and extermination camps, you're confronted with the stark reality of the Holocaust. The preserved barracks, gas chambers, and personal belongings of the victims serve as haunting reminders of the atrocities committed. The sheer scale of the site and the stories of unimaginable suffering and loss evoke a profound sense of sorrow and reflection. It's a place that compels visitors to remember the past and honour the memory of those who perished, while also reinforcing the importance of tolerance and humanity in our world today. We must: • Use our voice to drive out hate in all its forms • Be brave and challenge prejudice and ignorance no matter how hard • Educate ourselves and those around us • Be advocates for tolerance, respect and equality in our workplaces and communities • Strive for true inclusion which means examining our own bias #HMD2025

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day. On this day, we remember six million Jewish lives taken during the Holocaust, as well as others who targeted by hate and prejudice. The theme for this year's Holocaust Memorial Day is ‘for a better future’. It’s a reminder of consequences of intolerance and when hate is left unchecked how it can grow to unfathomable levels. As we remember today and hear the traumatic stores of those who lives through it we must stop to think, have we learned? We see so much misinformation being peddled which continues to threaten our communities and the people around us. Silence can not be an option. We must: 🟣 Use our voice to drive out hate in all its forms 🟣 Be brave and challenge prejudice and ignorance no matter how hard 🟣 Educate ourselves and those around us 🟣 Be advocates for tolerance, respect and equality in our workplaces and communities 🟣 Strive for true inclusion which means examining our own bias

Today, on Holocaust Memorial Day, I reflect on the lessons of history and the urgency of addressing the challenges of our time. My visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau profoundly underscored the horrors of hatred and intolerance, strengthening my resolve to honour the memory of those who perished—Jewish people, Romani people, political dissidents, disabled individuals, homosexuals, Jehovah's Witnesses, Slavs, and others. The rise of far-right movements and politicians exploiting division is deeply concerning. Globally, exclusionary nationalism is gaining ground, as seen in Europe and beyond, fuelled by economic insecurity and cultural grievances. Simultaneously, conflicts such as the Israel-Hamas war have caused immense suffering and displacement, with over 46,000 Palestinians killed and millions displaced in Gaza alone. Russia's actions in Ukraine and other geopolitical tensions further exacerbate instability. These interconnected crises demand immediate action to combat intolerance and uphold human rights. We must reject divisive rhetoric and work towards a future rooted in compassion, justice, and solidarity. Let us ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust guide us in confronting hatred wherever it arises. Never again means now.

At Moat Homes we understand the importance of ensuring that #EDI (#Equality #Diversity & #Inclusion) is a core theme in all our work. Let's all keep working together for a better future #HolocaustMemorialDay #HMD2025

"For a better future" - the theme of this year's Holocaust Memorial Day. Last night, just prior to Evensong, we recorded this short reflection with Canon Maggie. Find out more about this year's theme: https://lnkd.in/e-shRrjw

Today, we mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2025 🕯️ This year’s theme from the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, For a Better Future, encourages us to reflect on the lessons of the past and take action to create a world free from hatred and prejudice. 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia. These milestones remind us of the atrocities humanity has endured and the responsibility we carry to ensure they are never repeated. At Bradley & Co, we believe education and remembrance are key to combating prejudice and building a more inclusive society. By learning from survivors' stories, challenging discrimination, and standing against hatred in all its forms, we can work towards a brighter, more compassionate future. Let us honor the memory of those who suffered and commit to taking action for a better tomorrow. #HolocaustMemorialDay #ForABetterFuture #NeverForget #StandAgainstHate #HolocaustMemorialDay #HMD2025 #LightTheDarkness

As we commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day, marking 80 years since Auschwitz-Birkenau's liberation and 30 years since the Bosnian genocide, it's crucial to address the alarming rise in antisemitism and anti-Muslim sentiment worldwide. By reflecting on historical atrocities, we can strive for a more inclusive and understanding future. Let's confront bias, speak out against denial and misinformation, and motivate others to educate themselves about the Holocaust and contemporary genocides. #HolocaustRemembrance #InclusiveFuture

Today, on Holocaust Memorial Day, we honour the memory of those who suffered and perished during one of history's darkest chapters. It’s a day to reflect, not just on the past, but on our present and future. While we say “never again,” recent genocides remind us how fragile peace and unity can be. From Rwanda to Bosnia, Darfur to the Uyghurs, the divisions that lead to these atrocities still exist in our world today. In times of increasing polarisation and division, it feels more urgent than ever to ask: how can we build bridges instead of walls? How do we create spaces for understanding, compassion, and dialogue in our communities? Stories hold power. They teach us empathy, connect us, and remind us of our shared humanity. Perhaps by listening to one another—truly listening—we can resist the forces that divide us. What small actions can we take in our everyday lives to counter division and foster understanding? What stories should we be telling? #HolocaustMemorialDay #NeverAgain #UnityThroughStories

Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day, a day that commemorates the Holocaust, which was a genocide of six million Jews and one of the most horrific attack on humankind. The last 478 days has been the most difficult period in my life to be Jewish. In the United States, there was a 288% increase in antisemitic incidents, peaking in April 2024, according to The Times of Israel (https://lnkd.in/e3SP4TfG). The Anti-Defamation League and Ipsos found that nearly half of all people worldwide (46%) hold elevated levels of antisemitic attitudes (https://lnkd.in/eCNruWrQ). The survey also found that 20% of respondents worldwide have not heard about the Holocaust, and 48% recognize the Holocaust’s historical accuracy (39% among 18-34-year-olds). Read more about this in CNN here: https://lnkd.in/eRuUDjrt. Growing up I spent time listening to the stories of multiple Holocaust survivors. Today is more important than ever to elevate and share their stories, and show your Jewish pride. We are a resilient, strong group of people. #HolocaustRemembranceDay #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay

THE BOY WHO CRIED HOLOCAUST – Zionism’s Transference of Trauma Is it ok to use the Holocaust and its perpetrators as analogy for recent potential threats? Is it ok for Israel to label whoever is her enemy as Nazis or identify them as monsters about to commit another genocide of the Jews? This is the approach by the leadership of Israel over the last 50 years. To inject fear into its own people. To remind those international nations who looked away when the events of the Holocaust took place. To remind them of  their guilt so that they may accept all the hostility and inhumanity that Israel will reign down on its enemies. It’s a touchy subject, but analogies can be misguiding and misrepresent both the reality of any threat as well as diminish the real significance and uniqueness of the Holocaust tragedy. This video addresses the methodology of how the Holocaust was transitioned from an event Jews wanted to forget to a weapon used on a daily basis. #holocaust #zionism #catastrophe #humansuffering #jewishsolution #hate #violence #analogy #lesson #zionistproject #zionist #freepalestine #ceasefirenow #fear #memory #suffering #jewishfear #colonialism #victimhood #neveragain #weaponizing https://lnkd.in/evq7UMRE