November 1938 was a watershed moment in the history of the world. At the time it may have seemed that there was just a localized persecution of Jews going on in Germany. But we know now that in November 1938 things came to a dangerous point. I often speak about a fast...
November 7, 2024 by Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Holocaust Remembrance Association strongly condemns the vicious attack against Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Holocaust Remembrance Association reminds friends and supporters that the attack happened on the...
The beautiful fall holidays are here but many are unfamiliar with their deeper meaning. You may have heard of Rosh HaShana, Yom Kippur and Sucot – but why are they celebrated and what are those days? What is the month of Elul in the Hebrew calendar? Read the...
Violent attacks on college campuses, a riot against a Los Angeles synagogue and antisemitism rampant in the streets, have been features of the past ten months. This all has been going on following the October 7, 2023, horrific surprise attack by Hamas against innocent...
As antisemitic events in California escalated from blocking entrance to a Los Angeles Synagogue to outright violence against visitors, world watched in horror. Holocaust Remembrance Association issued a statement condemning this antisemitic action. You can read full...
Demonstrations on US campuses have taken unexpected forms. The situation has by now become unbearable. March of Remembrance, Houston, TX has issued a statement against antisemitism on campuses and in support of Jewish students. Read the statement...
Dr. Susanna Kokkonen travels around the world speaking to Christian, Jewish and civic audiences about the Holocaust, Genocide, anti-Semitism and Israel today. She has lectured in the parliaments of Canada, Finland and Sweden as well as at the European Parliament.
