Holocaust Survivor Day Ceremony Planned For Philly Region

ELKINS PARK, PA — The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia is hosting a Holocaust Survivor Day Celebration on Wednesday.

The event takes place from Noon to 2 p.m. at the Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Road, in Elkins Park.

The 5th annual Holocaust Survivor Day brings Philadelphia-area Holocaust survivors and their families together for a special afternoon of celebration, connection, and joy with Klezmer music and dancing.

Launched in June 2021, Holocaust Survivor Day is a celebratory day recognizing the resilience, strength, and spirit of survivors.

"Seed the Dream Foundation has been proud to support Philadelphia’s Holocaust Survivor Day program since 2021," organizers said.

Officially recognized in both the Commonwealth and Philadelphia in 2023 through proclamations by Gov. Josh Shapiro and then Mayor Jim Kenney, the day serves as a powerful reminder of survival, hope, and the importance of community.

"As the number of living Holocaust survivors continues to decline, it is the responsibility of the next generation to carry their stories forward and to ensure survivors have access to the care, connection, and support services they deserve to age with dignity," organizers said.

About the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

Since 1901, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has served as the hub of the region’s Jewish communities, providing an infrastructure of support for Jewish people and organizations in need.

Through grants, emergency funding, restricted gifts, endowments, and our partnership with the Foundation for Jewish Day Schools, we care for those in need, combat antisemitism and global crisis, and strengthen Jewish identity.

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