From left, Henryk, Felicja, and Salomon, the children of Lazar and Czarna “Lucia” Lippermann, in Kraków in May 1940, before the Kraków ghetto was established. The family did not survive the Holocaust. The children’s aunt donated the photo to the Museum in hopes they would be remembered. US Holocaust Memorial Museum, courtesy of Estelle Mantovani
Each year during Days of Remembrance, the nation commemorates the six million Jews who were murdered during the Holocaust and the other victims of Nazi persecution. Their history warns us of the consequences when antisemitism remains unchecked, while inspiring people everywhere to confront hatred.
Preserving the memory of the victims—while also honoring survivors, rescuers, and liberators—provides an opportunity to learn about how and why the Holocaust happened and to reflect on our common humanity. Holocaust memory and education are especially critical now when we are experiencing a dangerous eruption of antisemitism worldwide.
The one-hour ceremony will take place in the US Capitol Visitors Center’s Emancipation Hall. Holocaust survivors as well as members of Congress, the administration, the diplomatic corps, and Museum supporters from across the country will be in attendance. The US Army Band will perform, there will be a keynote address, and all attendees will pay tribute to the victims. Sign up to receive an email reminder with a link to watch the ceremony virtually on May 7 at 11 a.m. ET.
After the live broadcast, the recording will be available to watch on demand on the Museum's YouTube page.