Annual Holocaust observance is Thursday at Mahoning Courthouse

The 23rd annual annual community Holocaust commemoration event is set for noon Thursday in the rotunda of the Mahoning County Courthouse.

A story in Monday's Vindicator had an incorrect date.

The Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance) observance is an internationally recognized day set aside for remembering all victims of the Holocaust and for reminding society of what can happen to civilized people when bigotry, hatred, and indifference reign.

The annual community Holocaust commemoration at the courthouse will feature a special presentation on children in the Holocaust, a preview of a new exhibition on the life and legacy of local survivor Henry Kinast, the recognition of the winners of the JCRC’s annual student Holocaust writing contest, the presentation of a proclamation by Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally, as well as a memorial candle-lighting ceremony to honor the 6 million who died.

The Holocaust Commemoration and Education Task Force, a committee of the JCRC, is chaired by Rabbi Joseph Schonberger and Rochelle Miller, children of Holocaust survivors, and is comprised of numerous survivors, children of survivors and other interested volunteers from the community.

For information, contact Bonnie Deutsch Burdman at 330-770-8702.