יום השואה
Yom HaShoah 1961
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When is Yom HaShoah 1961?
Observed on
Thursday, April 13, 1961
Yom HaShoah is observed on the 27th of Nisan, typically in April or May.
Significance
Yom HaShoah ensures the memory of the Holocaust is preserved for future generations, honoring victims and survivors and reinforcing the commitment to 'Never Again.'
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yom HaShoah
In Israel, a two-minute siren sounds at 10 AM and the entire country stands at attention. Ceremonies include survivor testimonies, the lighting of six memorial candles (representing the six million), and readings of names of victims. Flags are lowered to half-staff.
Yom HaShoah was established by the Israeli Knesset in 1953. The date of 27 Nisan was chosen for its proximity to the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising (15 Nisan 1943), while avoiding conflict with Passover.
About Yom HaShoah in 1961
Yom HaShoah (יום השואה) dates change each year because Jewish holidays follow the Hebrew lunisolar calendar.
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