Monday, April 13, 6:45 pm, Congregation Beth El
This year’s Yom HaShoah commemoration, presented by United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s Holocaust Commission, features Dr. Milton Zweig as the keynote speaker.
Yom HaShoah is a day of commemoration for the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, as well as a remembrance of those who survived, including those who made Hampton Roads their home.
The child of Holocaust survivors, Dr. Zweig will share his family’s story of resilience and survival. His parents and grandparents faced incredible challenges and loss during Kristallnacht and while fleeing Germany. After more than 50 years of preserving the stories of this dark period in history, his mission to ensure that the voices of those who can no longer speak are not forgotten, remains steadfast. Zweig leads the Zweig Foundation, which is dedicated to Holocaust and genocide education.
In addition to Zweig’s inspiring presentation, the evening will include recognition of the student winners of the Elie Wiesel Writing and Visual Arts Competition, as well as the Excellence in Education Awards, honoring teachers for their dedication to furthering Holocaust education.
As the number of Holocaust survivors decreases, the Holocaust Commission is committed to including second- and third-generation survivors in Tidewater. The community is encouraged to attend to help remember, reflect, and honor the lives and legacies of those impacted by the Holocaust, as well as reaffirm a shared responsibility to stand against hatred and intolerance.
Congregation Beth El is located at 422 Shirley Avenue in Norfolk.
Because the well-being of the community is always a top priorty, advance registration is requested from all attendees. For information and to RSVP, go to JewishVA.org/YomHashoah2026.