US EditionFlorida could soon acknowledge Holocaust Remembrance Day to fight back against antisemitism
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis dedicated the Florida Holocaust Memorial, emphasizing the state's commitment to Holocaust education and remembrance, during a ceremony where he awarded the Governor's Medal of Freedom to Holocaust survivor David Shaecter.
- Legislation is being considered to establish January 27 as Holocaust Remembrance Day, coinciding with the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
- Representative Debra Tendrich stated that the bill reflects a shared responsibility to ensure that history never repeats itself in light of growing antisemitism.
- Representative Rita Harris highlighted antisemitic incidents in her district, advocating that the legislation will help eliminate hate.
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20 Years of Holocaust Memorial in Berlin: Give a Form to Commemoration
2,700 steles, which form a wave-shaped field: 20 years ago, the Holocaust memorial was opened in Berlin - after a long dispute over the question of what such a historic building should look like. By Tomas Fitzel.
Florida Gov. DeSantis Unveils Holocaust Memorial, Honors Survivor David Shaecter With Medal Of Freedom
Governor Ron DeSantis joined Florida officials, Holocaust survivors, and community leaders on Tuesday to commemorate the grand opening of the Florida Holocaust Memorial in Memorial Park and to honor Holocaust survivor David Shaecter with the state’s highest civilian award, the Governor’s Medal of Freedom. The memorial bears the faces and names of Holocaust survivors who […] Florida Gov. DeSantis Unveils Holocaust Memorial, Honors Survivor David …
Governor, lawmakers, Holocaust survivor unveil memorial at Florida Capitol
Rep. Hillary Cassel poses in front of the Holocaust memorial outside the Capitol on March 25, 2025. (Photo by Jay Waagmeester/Florida Phoenix)Floridians visiting the Capitol can now see the names and faces of Holocaust survivors who moved to Florida featured on a memorial unveiled Tuesday. Gov. Ron DeSantis, a cohort of current and former lawmakers, and members of the Jewish community gathered across the street from the Capitol in Tallahassee t…
Florida Dedicates Holocaust Memorial, Honors 95 year-old Survivor
TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Ron DeSantis and state officials gathered in Tallahassee for the dedication of the Florida Holocaust Memorial, reaffirming the state’s commitment to Holocaust remembrance and education. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email During the ceremony, DeSantis awarded the Governor’s Medal of Freedom to 95 year old David Shaecter, a […]
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