Holocaust survivors from around the globe — about 250,000 are still alive — are marking the third day of Hanukkah together with a virtual ceremony as Jews worldwide worry about a sharp increase in antisemitism
The strength of survivors to carry on and keep their memories alive is moving and impressive to many, said Scholz, adding that their example is needed today.
Alla Sinelnikova, a Holocaust survivor recently evacuated from Ukraine to Germany, said it's hope more than anything that kept and keeps her going through life's hardships. Since 2017, International Holocaust Survivors Night has been celebrated annually during Hanukkah, which is also known as the Jewish Festival of Lights.
While in the past, survivors would gather in person for celebrations in Israel, the U.S. and Germany, the event shifted online during the coronavirus pandemic, making it accessible for survivors spread across the globe. As they are getting older and more frail, many said they found it easier to attend the event online, so the Claims Conference decided to continue that option this year as well.
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