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HMD 2019
Barbara Winton with kindertransport refugee Lord Alf Dubs and HET Ambassadors
January 27, 2019, 12:38 pm
Kindertransport refugee Lord Dubs’ features in video for Holocaust Memorial Day
Kindertransport refugee and Labour peer said: 'It's important we remember. And it’s important that we say resolutely: these things must never be allowed to happen again'
By Joe Millis
Holocaust survivor Steven Frank. Photo credit: Holocaust Memorial Day Trust/PA Wire
January 27, 2019, 9:58 am
Holocaust survivor remembers ‘courageous’ parents who saved Jews
On HMD 2019, Steven Frank from Hertfordshire recalls how his father arranged papers for people to get out of Holland before being murdered in Auschwitz
By Jewish News Reporter
Yvonne Ridley
January 27, 2019, 8:45 am
Labour MP regrets distress caused by appearing at HMD event with Yvonne Ridley
Liz Twist took part with Ridley, who has described Israel as a 'festering pustule' and has accused it of exploiting the Holocaust and 9/11
By Joe Millis
WJR join the #WeRemember campaign
January 25, 2019, 11:57 am
Jewish groups around the world join ‘We Remember’ campaign to mark HMD
Organisations in the US and Europe back the World Jewish Congress initiative to coincide with International Holocaust Memorial Day on Sunday 27 January
By Jewish News Reporter
Judge Rinder and Harry Spiro in front of students during the Live Webcast to an estimated 50,000
January 25, 2019, 11:12 am
Judge Rinder interviews Holocaust survivor in webcast watched by 50,000 students
Harry Spiro introduced as one of a 'dwindling number' of first-hand witnesses to the Shoah by the TV lawyer, whose own family also escaped the Holocaust
By Jewish News Reporter
Survivor of the Holocaust Helen Aronson speaks at the HMD 2019 reception
January 25, 2019, 9:52 am
OPINION: With rising intolerance, Holocaust Memorial Day is more vital than ever
Olivia Marks-Woldman of HMDT reflects on the need to continue the memory of the Shoah amid rising antisemitism and hate
By Olivia Marks-Woldman
Schindler's List
January 24, 2019, 4:29 pm
Ten iconic Holocaust films to watch now on Netflix and Amazon
From the seminal Schindler’s List and Auschwitz to uplifting stories of survival and resistance, here are our pick of the memorable films and documentaries to watch now
By Francine Wolfisz
January 24, 2019, 4:14 pm
John Mann warns about ‘Shoah revisionism’ in Labour while defending Rachel Riley
Community ally sounds concerns during debate about Holocaust Memorial Day in parliament
By Mathilde Frot
600 candles in the shape of the Star of David are seen during a commemoration for Holocaust Memorial Day at York Minster, York, 2017.
January 24, 2019, 12:14 pm
Around 11,000 events to be held for memorial day 
Politicians and community leaders will join survivors on 27 January for a national event organised by the HMDT, with thousands of other commemorations taking place nationwide
By Jewish News Reporter
January 23, 2019, 5:03 pm
Theresa May pledges to tackle ‘growing hatred’ in HMD message
Prime minister joins MPs from across political divide in signing the Holocaust Educational Trust's book of commitment
Chris Williamson MP singing the book of commitment
January 23, 2019, 4:10 pm
Chris Williamson accused of ‘whitewashing prejudices’ by signing Holocaust book
HET, the JLC and Board of Deputies criticise the Labour MP for adding his name to the book of commitment, saying 'no one in the Jewish community is fooled'
By Joe Millis
Jeremy Hunt and Holocaust survivor Mala Tribich unveil the Frank Foley bust at the annual HMD event. Credit: Foreign & Commonwealth Office
January 23, 2019, 3:29 pm
Frank Foley statue unveiled by Jeremy Hunt at Foreign Office HMD event
Foreign Secretary helps honour wartime diplomat who was recognised by Yad Vashem after having saved countless Jewish people from the Shoah
By Joe Millis
Communal heroes Rachel Riley and Ben Helfgott
January 22, 2019, 10:40 pm
Rachel Riley: ‘Antisemitism is a national scandal’
Channel 4 presenter, who has faced a torrent of abuse for standing up to Corbynistas, among hundreds at Holocaust Educational Trust's annual Lord Merlyn-Rees event in Parliament
By Joe Millis
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis speaks personally to the child victim during the service.
January 22, 2019, 5:24 pm
Chief Rabbi Mirvis: ‘Six Shoah victims’ presence inspires compassion’
Watch and read the full eulogy given at Sunday's funeral for six unnamed Holocaust victims at Bushey Cemetery
By Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis
January 22, 2019, 3:39 pm
OPINION: Why as a Muslim, I feel Holocaust Memorial Day is as essential as ever
Naved Siddiqi, Trustee of HMD, reflects on the importance of remembering the Shoah and the causes of genocide
By Naved Siddiqi
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