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About Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day)

Yom HaShoah, officially known as Yom HaShoah VeHaGevurah (Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day), is Israel's national day of remembrance for the approximately six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust, as well as those who resisted Nazi persecution during World War II. The observance honors the memory of those who perished and recognizes the courage, resilience, and heroism of Holocaust survivors and resistance fighters. Yom HaShoah is observed annually on the 27th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan. Because it follows the Hebrew lunar calendar, its date changes each year on the Gregorian calendar. To avoid conflicts with the Sabbath, the observance may be moved by one day according to the rules established under Israeli law. In Israel, Yom HaShoah is marked by a two-minute nationwide siren during which people stop their activities and stand in silent remembrance. Official ceremonies are held at Yad Vashem and other memorial sites, while schools, public institutions, and communities organize educational programs, memorial services, survivor testimonies, and candle-lighting ceremonies. Jewish communities around the world also hold commemorative events to honor Holocaust victims and preserve historical memory. A common misconception is that Yom HaShoah is the same as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. In reality, Yom HaShoah is a separate observance established by Israel and follows the Hebrew calendar, while International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed annually on January 27 under the United Nations. Both commemorate the Holocaust but differ in origin, date, and traditions.

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