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All our enemies have opened their mouth wide against us. Lamentations 3:46 (The Israel Bible™)   פָּצוּ עָלֵינוּ פִּיהֶם כָּל אֹיְבֵינוּ איכה ג:מו pa-TZU a-LAY-nu pee-HEM kol o-y’-VAY-nu

Shabbat Inspiration Many times in history, the enemies of the Jewish people eagerly awaited the day when the Jews would finally meet their ultimate demise. In every generation, there is a new source of hatred and anti-Semitism; thousands of people who chant against the Jewish people. In the 1930's, one man incited millions against the Jews, and that hatred led to the murder and elimination of more than 11 million people. By the grace of God, their plans for the Final Solution were ultimately divinely foiled, just as the evil groups before them. This verse reflects the hatred that Israel’s enemies, both historical and contemporary, have always felt towards her, but we must always remember that God and His people will triumph. 72 years later, thousands of survivors still carry this message and it is our duty to listen and carry their lessons forth to the future generations.   Support our Holocaust Survivors Today » A Message From the Survivors Who Love Us These nine Holocaust Survivors have come together to send you an unforgettable message. For International Holocaust Remembrance Day, let’s show them we are listening.   Watch » International Holocaust Remembrance Day: A Special Time to Turn Evil Into Good Today is the 72nd anniversary of the liberation of the notorious Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi death camp in Poland, is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, as established by the UN. Nations commemorate the day by honoring victims of the Holocaust and encouraging the development of Holocaust educational programs in order to help prevent future acts of genocide.   Read more » Get Ready For The Sabbath   At sundown, Jews all over the world will light candles to usher in the shabbat. The light of the candles are meant to fill the home with peace and tranquility, thus ensuring the ability to enjoy the day of rest. Get your set of candlesticks. We have many designs to choose from, including classic styles and these fun pair in the shape of the Star of David.   Shop Candlesticks »   Today's Israel Photo The horrors that occurred at the infamous Nazi death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau are too numerous to list. But by the grace of God, the Jewish people are still here 72 years later, proving that good will always triumph over evil. If you enjoy your Israel365 daily email newsletter, please consider donating to one of our causes or buying products from our store and blessing the Land and the People of Israel.   Thank You to our latest Tree Donors "Todah Rabbah" to Kit Slagle from Michigan; Kit Slagle from Texas; Martin Nudelman from Florida; Sheryl Ullman from California. Plant a Tree in Israel »  Thank You to Our Holocaust Campaign Donors "Todah Rabbah" to Henri Rick    Schuller from California; Heather Jacobs from Colorado; Inbal Cohen from Alabama; Linda Burton from Missouri. Donate to Holocaust Survivors Now »  Thank you to our Israel365 Store Customers "Todah Rabbah" to Mona Rasmussen from Denmark; David Danielson from Michigan; Mary Dullinger from Florida; Dale Wilcox from Kansas. Shop the Israel365 Store » 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 » “God Bless You All” It’s great to hear from you and make new friends from all over the world. Please send me an email and let me know how you are enjoying Israel365 (don’t forget to say where you are from!).   Stay in Touch » May the Lord keep His hands over His people and keep them safe. Arisona person who loves the Jewish people and I support the JPT project. God Bless You All!!!  -Joan Gentry Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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Spielberg Marks Holocaust at Auschwitz

CBNNews.com

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

JERUSALEM, Israel -- Award-winning director Steven Spielberg traveled to Poland to take part in 70th anniversary ceremonies marking the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camps.

In an evening address before Tuesday's observance of International Holocaust Memorial Day, Spielberg warned about rising anti-Semitism worldwide.

The Oscar-winning director of the 1983 Holocaust film, "Schindler's List," spoke of the growing danger of "anti-Semites, radical extremists and religious fanatics" targeting Jews today, noting today some of them are using social media to track their targets.

Spielberg's Shoah Foundation joined a delegation of Hollywood executives, the Polish government, and the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum to bring about 100 elderly Holocaust survivors and their families to Poland to mark the 70th anniversary of the death camp's liberation.

Discovery Communications CEO David Zaslav, chairman of "Auschwitz: The Past Is Present Committee," led a leadership team composed of leading media and business executives.

Zaslav, whose family fled Poland before the Nazi reign of terror, admonished participants to "reflect and recognize" what took place at death camp, especially in view of rising anti-Israel and anti-Semitic groups.

"Auschwitz is the best example of what can happen when religious, racial and ethnic hatred is unbridled," Zaslav told Variety (ITALICS).

At Tuesday's ceremonies, the presidents of Germany and Austria and other world leaders will join some 300 elderly survivors to honor the memory of the 1.1 million killed at the camp during the Nazi reign.

The Soviet army liberated Auschwitz on January 27, 1945.