Festival of Lights
I wanted to extend my warmest Hanukkah wishes to all of my Jewish friends and readers.
A news story from my home state caught my eye today. Holocaust survivor Abe Weinrib took part in a public candle lighting ceremony at Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Weinrib spent six years in the Nazi death camps, including Auschwitz, and travels to share his story in schools and other venues around Ohio. He will turn 100 years old during this Hanukkah celebration.
His story is a sobering reminder to all of us that each year brings us closer to the day when we will say farewell to the last Holocaust survivor. And for that matter, the last World War II veteran as well. This isn't some distant future; this will occur within the lifetimes of most of us. After that, it will be up to a new generation to make sure that we remember our history and that we keep the memories of the victims of oppression and genocide alive. When they are gone, it will be more important than ever to make sure that "Never Again" is not just a nice-sounding slogan, but a reality.
A news story from my home state caught my eye today. Holocaust survivor Abe Weinrib took part in a public candle lighting ceremony at Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Weinrib spent six years in the Nazi death camps, including Auschwitz, and travels to share his story in schools and other venues around Ohio. He will turn 100 years old during this Hanukkah celebration.
His story is a sobering reminder to all of us that each year brings us closer to the day when we will say farewell to the last Holocaust survivor. And for that matter, the last World War II veteran as well. This isn't some distant future; this will occur within the lifetimes of most of us. After that, it will be up to a new generation to make sure that we remember our history and that we keep the memories of the victims of oppression and genocide alive. When they are gone, it will be more important than ever to make sure that "Never Again" is not just a nice-sounding slogan, but a reality.