Education. Dialogue. Positive action.
Light Up ROC Yellow
Part of a national display of solidarity and remembrance from January 27-February 2.
"The Light Up America Yellow Coalition brings together public officials, Jewish organizations, community leaders, and landmark institutions from across the country to honor International Holocaust Remembrance Day each year on January 27. By illuminating buildings, bridges, and public spaces in yellow, we create a visible tribute to the eleven million victims of the Holocaust and reaffirm our shared commitment to combating antisemitism, hate, and historical denial.
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What began as a regional effort has grown into a national movement, with more states joining each year. Our coalition works directly with governors’ offices, mayors, city councils, and civic partners to coordinate lighting events, raise awareness, and encourage meaningful conversations about remembrance and education. Together, we strive to ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust are never forgotten — and that future generations continue to stand against hatred in all its forms."
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Learn more: https://www.lightupamericayellow.com/
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observe.
See photos of Rochester and other participating cities around the United States.
(Coming soon)
learn.
Visit these sites to learn and understand more about the lessons of the Holocaust, or Shoah.
Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Center: Timeline
Survivor Testimonies (Yad Vashem Collection)
Survivor Testimonies (USHMM)
act.
Once you have learned about the Holocaust, you are forever tasked with acting in ways that prevent harm to others.
Click here to learn about how to get involved with the Center to End Hate.
"The purpose of International Holocaust Remembrance Day is two-fold: to serve as a date for official commemoration of the victims of the Nazi regime and to promote Holocaust education throughout the world. Since 2010, the UN has designated specific themes for the annual commemorations that focus on topics such as collective experiences and universal human rights. In addition to International Holocaust Remembrance Day, many countries hold national commemoration ceremonies on other dates connected to the Holocaust."