From Auschwitz to October 7: Why Yom HaShoah in Israel Hits Harder This Year

Join Oriel Moran at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem for a moving report on Yom HaShoah, Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day. This solemn national day honors the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust and highlights the enduring vow of “Never Again.”
In light of the October 7th Hamas massacre, Yom HaShoah has taken on new urgency and resonance. As the great-granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, Oriel offers a personal and powerful reflection on how trauma, memory, and national identity intertwine in Israel’s story.
Discover why Israel commemorates Yom HaShoah on a different date than International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and learn how the entire nation comes to a standstill at 10 AM to remember.
From national ceremonies at Yad Vashem to grassroots gatherings in homes across the country, witness how Israel honors its past while confronting present threats.