Our legacy for future generations
V WHEN WE consider the identity of 21st century Jews, the Holocaust takes a unique central role. It is one of those moments in our history, comparable to the Exodus from Egypt and the destruction of the Second Temple in 70AD, that has radically transformed our understanding of what it means to be Jewish. But unlike the Exodus, or the destruction of the Temple, it is so close to us that we are still within living memory of the atrocities committed.
What we do not yet know is how the Holocaust will be remembered 50, 100 or 1,000 years from now.
The Haggadah tells the story of the Exodus, engaging Jews of all ages around the Seder table. Similarly, on Yom HaShoah, the Yellow Candle provides a unique, informal tool that associates Holocaust remembrance with learning. From taking part in a home ceremony, to exploring the Yad Vashem archives, to listening to survivor testimonies, Yellow Candle brings the community together, to redefine our collective remembrance of the Holocaust. Yellow Candle will become our tool of remembrance for the future.
For resources on Holocaust education for all ages, go to yellowcandleuk.org Nathan Servi is head of education, Maccabi GB