This display of large posters was created for Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 27, 2024, and is on loan from Bridgewater State University. It will be in the Parish Hall from Sunday, October 13, (Yom Kippur) through Sunday, October 20. We chose posters that best illustrate the warning signs of fascistic thinking. Thank you, Lauren Haugh, for arranging for this display.
On a related note, here is a short piece posted last week by Rabbi Rick Jacobs of the Union for Reform Judaism:
“[D]uring the sacred days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we mark the one-year anniversary of October 7th.
“As we strive for healing and rebuilding, we renew our commitment to creating a brighter future for all people. We reaffirm our dedication to the swift and safe return of all hostages, ending bloodshed, and achieving self-determination for both Israelis and Palestinians.
“Memorializing is a cornerstone of Jewish tradition. We mark anniversaries to honor the past, learn from it, and find strength in our shared experiences. May we emerge from this period of introspection with renewed strength, compassion, and dedication to justice and peace. May we find the courage to create a world where such tragedies never happen again.”
