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Y HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2019 A MODERN DAY TRAGEDY
TORN FROM HOME
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Every year the 27th January marks Holocaust Memorial Day. On
this date and around this time, people all across the world join
together to remember and reflect on the horrific events of the
Holocaust, genocides and persecutions on a worldwide scale.
The city of York is committed to delivering a programme of
varied events, working with a range of partners both inside and
outside of the city inspired by the national theme, ‘Torn From
Home’. This programme seeks to commemorate the past, explore
the continued persecutions of the present and encourage
positive actions that make a difference in the future.
2019 marks the 25th anniversary of the Genocide in Rwanda,
which began in April 1994.
''Rwanda can be a paradise again, but it will take the love of the
entire world to heal my homeland. And that's as it should be, for
what happened in Rwanda happened to us all - humanity was
wounded by the genocide.'
- Immaculee Ilibagiza.
The programme seeks to reflect on what happens when
individuals, families and communities are driven out of, or
wrenched from their homes, because of persecution or the
threat of genocide, alongside the continuing difficulties survivors
face as they try to find and build new homes when the genocide
is over.
We invite you to join us and mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2019.
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EVENT LISTINGS
Unless stated all events are physically accessible.
Please contact each venue for specific information
600 Candles
Free Event
Thursday 24th January, 6.00pm - 7.30pm
600 candles will be lit in York Minster's Chapter House to commemorate the six
million people who died in the Holocaust. The event will follow choral evensong to
which all are invited. This will be followed by a procession to the Chapter House,
where there will be light, music, readings, silence and space for quiet reflection.
Everyone is welcome.
York Minster, Deangate, York YO1 7HH
01904 557253 kirstym@yorkminster.org
Preview of Man & God: Classical Music, Science, and the Creation of
Colour Film
Saturday 26th January: pre-show panel 6.30-7.15, performance 7.30-9.00
For a number of years Professor Michael Berkowitz has been investigating the
historical engagement of Jews and photography. A major part of this story, in his
telling, is the invention of the Kodachrome process by Leopold Mannes and Leopold
Godowsky, Jr-otherwise known as Man & God-who were classical musicians, and
sons of classical musicians. Join us for a preview performance that brings
Professor Berkowitz’s research to the stage.
The pre-show panel will feature Lisa Peschel, Michael Berkowitz and their artistic
collaborators as they discuss two case studies of turning an academic project into
public enlightenment, entertainment and impact.
Black Box Theatre, Department of Theatre, Film, and Television, University
of York, Heslington East Campus, YO10 5GB
Tickets required: https://tftv.ticketsolve.com/shows
01904 324778 lisa.peschel@york.ac.uk
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For further events in the region and beyond
visit the HMD Trust website: www.hmd.org.uk
Holocaust Memorial Day Time for Reflection
Sunday 27th January, 12.00pm - 4.00pm
A time for reflection on the theme Torn from Home, with a short
repeated video and displays to aid reflection and an opportunity to
write down our thoughts.
St Martin Church, 13 Coney St, York YO1 9QL
01904 411535 stmartin.ccnyorkgroup@gmail.com
City of York Civic Event
Sunday 27th January, 6.15pm - 8.00pm
Please find event details on the next page.
Temple Hall, York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York YO31 7EX
Clifford's Tower Commemoration
Thursday 14th March, 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Commemoration of the 1190 massacre of York’s Jewish population at the site of
York Castle at Clifford's Tower, attended by the Lord Mayor and Civic Party, with
music, spoken accounts and contributions, concluding with prayer and an act of
remembrance.
Clifford’s Tower, Tower Street, York YO1 9SA
07850259678 lauren@mudstresscoffee.com
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City of York Council's annual Civic Event hosted by the Lord
Mayor and Civic party for Holocaust Memorial Day is
embracing the national theme, 'Torn From Home'. Exploring
how enforced loss of a safe place to call ‘home’ is part of
the trauma faced by anyone experiencing persecution and
genocide
EVENT PROGRAM:
The Rt Hon the Lord Mayor of York Councillor Keith Orrell
Community Project Film Screening 'Torn From Home'
York St John Vice Chancellor Karen Stanton
Burma's Rohingya Genocide Nur Huda
Born in a Bangladesh Refugee Camp Salah Uddin
Ibi Ginsburg and Zenebu Dubala Film Screening
Poetry Readings School Pupils
Susanne's Story Vanessa Rosenthal
Memorial Prayer Michael Barrie
Seven Commitments
Candle Lighting
Refreshments
Booking advised:
www.yorkhmdcivic2019.eventbrite.co.uk
Sunday 27th January, 6.15pm - 8.00pm
Temple Hall, York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk,
York YO31 7EX
07850259678 lauren@mudstresscoffee.com
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OUTREACH WORK
SUITCASE PROJECT
As part of this years Holocaust Memorial Day programme you will find
empty suitcases across the city. We're asking your responses to the
statement;
If I was Torn From Home ...
Help us to capture the voices of the city and find out more information
about the work of Holocaust Memorial Day as we explore what it means
to be 'Torn From Home'
Responses will be collated and displayed as part of a temporary
installation at this years Civic Event on Sunday 27th January 2019.
TORN FROM HOME FILM
Pictures can speak a thousand words.
We took four images and asked people to 'react' to what they saw.
The result is a short, impactful and moving visual documentation that can
be viewed online at www.creativelearningpartnerships.org/HMDYorkSTATEMENTS OF COMMITMENTS
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We recognise that the Holocaust shook the foundations of modern
civilisation. Its unprecedented character and horror will always hold
universal meaning.
We believe the Holocaust must have a permanent place in our nation’s
collective memory. We honour the survivors still with us, and reaffirm
our shared goals of mutual understanding and justice.
We must make sure that future generations understand the causes of
the Holocaust and reflect upon its consequences. We vow to remember
the victims of Nazi persecution and of all genocides.
We value the sacrifices of those who have risked their lives to protect or
rescue victims, as a touchstone of the human capacity for good in the
face of evil.
We recognise that humanity is still scarred by the belief that race,
religion, disability or sexuality make some people’s lives worth less than
others’. Genocide, anti-semitism, racism, xenophobia and
discrimination still continue. We have a shared responsibility to fight
these evils.
We pledge to strengthen our efforts to promote education and research
about the Holocaust and other genocides. We will do our utmost to
make sure that the lessons of such events are fully learnt.
We will continue to encourage Holocaust remembrance by holding an
annual UK Holocaust Memorial Day. We condemn the evils of prejudice,
discrimination and racism. We value a free, respectful, and democratic
society.I didn’t feel like I had a home after the genocide because everything
was destroyed. I had no home at all. I had nothing.
Marie Chantal Uwamahoro, survivor of the Genocide in Rwanda
WITH THANKS TO:
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