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Yad Vashem and Religious Kibbutz Movement Mark 88 Years Since Kristallnacht
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Yad Vashem and the Religious Kibbutz Movement are spearheading the ‘Spread the Light’ initiative to mark 88 years since Kristallnacht, inviting institutions globally to keep lights burning on November 9. The project, inspired by a Holocaust survivor, has grown significantly and now includes universities and military bases. It aims to foster remembrance, solidarity, and a proactive stance against rising antisemitism, emphasizing Jewish continuity and connection.
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- Yad Vashem and the Religious Kibbutz Movement are leading the ‘Spread the Light’ initiative for Kristallnacht's 88th anniversary.
- Institutions worldwide are invited to keep their lights burning through the night of November 9.
- The initiative aims to commemorate Kristallnacht, a 1938 pogrom that foreshadowed the Holocaust.
- It has expanded to include universities, theaters, and military bases beyond traditional synagogues.
- The commemoration holds heightened significance amid rising global antisemitism.
- Organizers want the event to be a day of remembrance, connection, and action, not just sadness.
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