December 14, 2025 – HRA18 Statement from the Holocaust Remembrance Association The Holocaust Remembrance Association condemns in the strongest possible terms the horrific, targeted attack on a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia, that took innocent lives...
December 14, 2025 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Two elements are mostly connected to Hanukkah: Light and Oil. Light was the first thing God created. He then went on to separate elements that did not belong together. This separation is very symbolic because the...
December 12, 2025 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Vayeshev 5786 (2025) Genesis 37:1-40:23; Amos 2:6-3:8. Vayeshev, the name of this Torah portion “and he dwelt” refers to Jacob settling in Hebron. It is really the story of Jacob’s...
December 10, 2025 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen December 2025 Blog Pearl Harbor The month of December is an important one in the story of the Holocaust. December 7th, 1941, was when Japan executed its surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Over 2400 Americans were...
December 5, 2025 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Vayishlach 5786 (2025) Genesis 32:4-36:43; Obadiah 1-1:21. Vayishlach, the name of this Torah portion “and he sent” refers to Jacob who after leaving Laban, knew that he would be encountering his...
December 1, 2025 – HRA18 GivingTuesday is a moment when people around the world choose generosity—and today, we invite you to stand with us in a way that carries lasting meaning. At the Holocaust Remembrance Association, every gift fuels the work of...
