"A Day of Destruction and Desolation" ✡ Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah)

A day of destruction and desolation, a day of blackness and gloom, a day of clouds and thick darkness. ZEPHANIAH (1:15) יוֹם שֹׁאָה וּמְשׁוֹאָה יוֹם חֹשֶׁךְ וַאֲפֵלָה יוֹם עָנָן וַעֲרָפֶל צפניה א:ט’’ו yom sho-a u-mi-sho-a yom kho-shekh va-a-fay la yom a-nan va-a-ra-fel

Yom HaShoah Today marks Holocaust Remembrance Day, which in Hebrew is called “Yom HaShoah” and comes from our verse in Zephaniah describing the devastating destruction of Jerusalem. Yom HaShoah was established by the Knesset and coincides with the anniversary of the Warsaw ghetto uprising, remembering not only the destruction of European Jewry, but recalling the heroic revolt. On this day, let us memorialize the six million who perished by strengthening our commitment to God, and intensifying our Torah learning. Strengthen your Torah learning with the Israel Bible Reading Plan »  IDF Chief of Staff Meets Holocaust Survivor This Holocaust survivor still cannot believe that from the ashes of Auschwitz, he survived to become an Israeli Army commander. Watch here » Righteous Gentiles' Grandchildren Serve in IDF Noga Peter, 21, and Hadas Avraham Weisbecker, 22, are descendants of heroes who saved Jews in the Holocaust, and now they are continuing their grandparents’ legacies in the Israeli army. Read more » Comprehending The Incomprehensible: The History, Heroism and Lessons of the Holocaust (11 CD set) This incredible CD-set describes historical events and personal accounts of survivors before and during the war years. You'll get an in-depth analysis of the political, social, and moral issues affecting perpetrators and victims, collaborators and resisters, apologists and rescue workers during the most appalling event of the twentieth century. Get this CD Set » Today's Israel Photo Photo of the archaeological ruins on Mount Gerizim near Shechem/Nablus by David Rabkin. See more photos by David Rabkin » Thank You Please help us continue to spread the beauty and significance of the Land of Israel! Sponsor a day in honor of a loved one » “Helps Me Stay Connected to Israel” It’s great to hear from so many of you - stay in touch and let us know where in the world you are enjoying Israel365! Stay in Touch » Yes, I do LOVE the photos and stories. When I see your photos and read the stories it helps me stay connected to Israel and reminds me to pray for her peace and protection.  Blessings to you Rabbi! Shari T., Michigan, USA Shalom, I live in Brisbane, Australia. God called me to pray for Israel. I hope to visit you one day. Rosemary Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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