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Remembrance

Holocaust Survivors in Israel:
60 Years Since the Establishment of the State

Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day 2008

Photos of Events

Scenes from the Opening Ceremony for Holocaust Remembrance Day 30/04/2008

  • Prime Minister Ehud Olmert speaking at the official state ceremony marking Holocaust Martrys' and Heroes' Remembrance Day
  • President of the State of Israel Shimon Peres speaking at the official state ceremony marking Holocaust Martrys' and Heroes' Remembrance Day
  • Actor Shmuel Shilo speaking on behalf of the survivors during the official state ceremony marking Holocaust Martrys' and Heroes' Remembrance Day
  • Chairman of the Yad Vashem Council Mr. Joseph (Tommy) Lapid lights the torch during the ceremony marking Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day
  • Soldiers stand at attention during the ceremony
  • Michael Maor one of the designated torchlighters, lights a torch during the ceremony

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