Remembrance day for the Holocaust

During the years of 1933 and 1945 were some of the worst times in history for Jewish people. Six million Jewish lives were lost during the holocaust and today, the Jewish community remembers and honors those who have died.

Free to the public, the Jewish cultural center held a Holocaust commemoration for people to come and listen and learn about the horrific events that took place many years ago.  The commemoration started with family members remembering their loved ones and lighting a candle following a song and prayer.

Holocaust survivor Hershel Greenblat came up to tell his story and explain his horrifying experience growing up.

“I weighed about 21 pounds I could barely eat anything it wouldn’t go down my sister was near death my mother was hospitalized her leg was almost amputated, we were in a DP camp there were hundreds,” said Greenblat.

Ann Treadwell, program director for the Jewish Cultural Center talks about the Jewish beliefs and how to move forward in tough times.

“Jewish people really believe in education, they believe in helping the community. The Jewish Federation has a great deal of social services we offer and other things that help build community and that’s what we want people to know, that building our community is our way forward.” said Treadwell.

On Wednesday, the Jewish community will be celebrating their Independence Day for Israel.