in memoriam

Having been on the road and not having access to the internet, I missed Holocaust memorial day. With the new rise of antisemitism and the British educational system removing references to the holocaust because it offended the delicate sensibilities of Islamic students, I feel that it is necessary to constantly remember, not just as a Jew, but because remembrance is an intrinsic part of biblical faith–we are so tied to history. Let us remember!

in meorium

May 4, 2008 | Filed Under antisemitism, rememberance |  

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5 Responses to “in memoriam”

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    Erik Says:
    May 5th, 2008 at 4:33 am

    Thanks for sharing this Alan. I find the telling message of the cartoon to be so true. A reminder that it is not always about ourselves remembering but the ways in which we help those around us remember! Blessings :)

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    matt Says:
    May 5th, 2008 at 7:12 pm

    Hi Alan,
    Thanks for the reminder… we must never forget.

    Sadly though, your reference to the British education system removing references to the Holocaust is a common urban myth. (Snopes has the details in its archives)

    Matt

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    Alan Hirsch Says:
    May 5th, 2008 at 11:21 pm

    I will check my sources Matt. thanks for the alert.

    Whatever, as you point out, we must remember what we are all capable of.

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    Isaiah Says:
    May 6th, 2008 at 1:32 am

    I want to know about that British removal myth/story.

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    don woolley Says:
    May 9th, 2008 at 7:21 am

    I agree that the holocaust is something that should NEVER be forgotten. Thankfully, it seems that the Brits are still teaching it:

    http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/holocaust.asp

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