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those who perished during the Bosnian War and the genocide against its Bosniak population. May we honor their memory and offer our support to survivors who continue to rebuild and seek justice.

It's that time again! We are gearing up for this year's Election Day PD Seminar, organized by the Holocaust and Genocide Education Advisory Committee of Connecticut! Keep your eye on this space as we will be posting the schedule and registration form soon. See you on Election Day!

Consider joining the 2024-2025 cohort of our Teacher Fellows program! Application link in the comment section below!

Don't miss out on registering for this night out event, complete with a movie screening, engaging conversations, a dessert reception, and the Portraits of Survival Exhibit. Link to register in comments.

We are pleased to share this year's 2024 Yom HaShoah Commemoration with all of you. Thank you so much to everyone in attendance; it was an incredibly moving and meaningful event and we are grateful to our survivors, their families, and our event committee who helped bring this event to the community.

2024 Yom HaShoah Commemoration - Standing Together in Remembrance

Did you miss this year's commemoration at the Capitol? Watch the recording below!

CT-N: 42nd Annual Holocaust Commemoration at the State Capitol

Thank you to everyone who attended this year's annual Statewide Holocaust Commemoration at the Capitol. This and every year,

We encourage communities across Connecticut to attend this month's events to commemorate the Armenian Genocide. The Armenian Genocide Commemoration Committee of Connecticut continues its work of remembrance and we hope you will join them at the Capitol and in New Haven.

Before our big event Saturday April 27 at the Capitol, you are invited to attend a vigil on April 24 at Yale: Wednesday evening, the 24th, at 7:30 pm, to commemorate the Armenian Genocide, the Yale Armenian Network: an Undergraduate Organization , will host its annual candlelight vigil and prayer service at the plaza in front of Yale's Sterling Memorial Library.
Fr. Untzag Nalbandian and altar server(s) of Armenian Church of the Holy Ascension will conduct a brief prayer service at 7:30 pm. You can download the PDF of the brief prayer service to follow along and participate (much of what we will do will be English) :https://vemkar.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Intercessory-Prayer-Service.pdf . this is the:
INTERCESSORY PRAYER service - Of The Holy Martyrs Who Gave Their Lives During The Armenian Genocide For Faith And For The Homeland.
Note: Why Intercessory Prayers and not a Requiem? In 2015 all those who died during the Genocide were canonized, that is, made saints. In the Armenian church we do not do requiem (Hokehankist) service for saints.
Directions:
You can GPS 215 Elm Street which is very close, and walk along Rose Walk to "The Women's Table" (stone sculpture) at the plaza in front of the Sterling Memorial Library. You can look for on-street (metered) parking along Elm Steet, or York Street near the Elm. You can look for on-street parking on Grove Street ( #227) in between York and Prospect Street. Similarly, walk the Rose Walk walkway to the front of the Sterling library. The Crown Street parking garage is about three blocks away and is an 8 minute walk.

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!

FREE, in-person workshop alert! Register today for this upcoming workshop at the University of Hartford, facilitated by Echoes & Reflections! Register using the link below in the comment section!

Take a look at our Yom HaShoah community events and ensure your participation by registering today! Registration link in comments.

April 7th marks the 30th anniversary of the start of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Let us remember, together, the more than 800,000 individuals lost to senseless hatred and prejudice.

We are excited to host our upcoming Yom HaShoah community commemoration at West Hartford Town Hall on Sunday, May 5th. Registration is required - you can find the registration link in the comment section below. We hope you will join us for this meaningful event!

Be sure to register for our upcoming statewide Holocaust commemoration at the Capitol. For student groups, we can assist with busing costs. Contact us at [email protected] to learn more.

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How are you observing Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month? What resources do you need for your classroom or community commemoration? Let us know what you are doing to mark this important month in the comments, and keep an eye on this page and The HERO Center for more resources and materials!

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FREE, in-person workshop alert! Register today for this upcoming workshop at the University of Hartford, facilitated by Echoes & Reflections! Register using the link below in the comment section!

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🎉 Join us in celebrating Ruth Weiner's remarkable journey from Vienna to Bloomfield! Born today in 1931, Ruth survived the horrors of the Holocaust, escaping to England with the Kindertransport and later finding refuge in America. Now a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Ruth has dedicated her life to teaching the lessons of resilience and hope. She enjoyed a rewarding career as a teacher, principal, and consultant, always striving to make a difference. Happy birthday, Ruth! 🎂

Last chance to register for tomorrow evening's Zoom event with author Christopher C. Gorham! He will discuss his newest publication "The Confidant: The Untold Story of the Women who Helped Win WWII and Shape Modern America. Registration link below in the comment section!

Edith Denes, born in 1930 in Hungary, enjoyed a close-knit family life until the horrors of the Holocaust reshaped her world at 14. Despite enduring the brutality of Auschwitz and losing many loved ones, including most of her extended family, Edith emerged with resilience and a commitment to building a new life. Married in a Displaced Persons camp at 18, she and her husband immigrated to Israel, later settling in Canada and then the U.S., where they raised a family. Edith’s enduring spirit, anchored in gratitude and a belief in the power of hope, saw her through dark times.

Attention teachers! Be sure to join in on this upcoming in-person workshop at the University of Hartford, facilitated by Echoes & Reflections! Registration link can be found below in the comment section!

We look forward to welcoming Mr. Arthur Asiimwe, Deputy Chief of Mission from the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda at the end of the month! The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Register using the link in the comment section below!

This year's International Holocaust Remembrance Day program was a wonderful success thanks so many. Our call to action this year is to support the Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons (HEAL) Act. Contact your representative in Congress today using the link in the comment section below!