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Yad Vashem and Religious Kibbutz Movement Mark Kristallnacht Anniversary
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Yad Vashem and the Religious Kibbutz Movement are spearheading the 'Spread the Light' initiative to mark the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht on November 9. The project encourages communities worldwide to keep lights burning through the night, commemorating the 1938 pogroms. Initiated 18 years ago, the effort has expanded to include diverse institutions and is seen as a vital response to rising antisemitism. Participants are urged to engage in learning and discussions, fostering Jewish identity and solidarity.
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- Yad Vashem and the Religious Kibbutz Movement are leading the 'Spread the Light' initiative for Kristallnacht's 88th anniversary.
- The initiative invites communities globally to keep lights burning through the night of November 9.
- Kristallnacht, the 'Night of Broken Glass,' occurred November 9-10, 1938, with widespread violence against Jews.
- The project began 18 years ago and has grown to include universities, theaters, and military bases.
- The commemoration is seen as particularly important amid rising global antisemitism.
- Participants are encouraged to add learning and discussions on Jewish identity to the event.
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