Yom HaShoah

Yom HaShoah honors the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the resilience of survivors. Officially known as Yom HaShoah Ve-Hagevurah—meaning “Day of (Remembrance of) the Holocaust and the Heroism”—it falls on the 27th of Nisan in the Hebrew calendar, typically in April or May.

Established by the Israeli government in 1951, Yom HaShoah is observed worldwide with memorial ceremonies, candle-lighting, moments of silence, and educational programs. At the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, we commemorate Yom HaShoah with community events and programs emphasizing remembrance, education, and the ongoing fight against antisemitism. This commemoration is one source of renewed commitment to building a more just world.

The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum invites the community to join us in reflection, remembrance, and education through special programs and memorial events. Together, we honor those who perished and reaffirm our commitment to preserving their memory for future generations. Stay connected for details on how you can participate in this meaningful commemoration.

This event is free and open to the public

With the help of local Survivors and Descendants of the Holocaust, along with community leaders we will light candles symbolic candles to represent the millions of Jewish lives lost during the Holocaust, and other genocides.

Hear firsthand accounts from Holocaust survivors and their descendants as they bravely share their stories of survival, resilience, and hope.

Join us in prayer and reflection as we honor the memory of the victims and offer our deepest condolences to those whose lives were forever altered by the Holocaust. Together, we will reaffirm our commitment to never forget and to stand against bigotry, hatred, and discrimination in all its forms.

Connect with members of our community after the program in a community reception where we can come together in solidarity to honor the memory of the Holocaust victims and to reaffirm our commitment to combating antisemitism and intolerance wherever it may arise.

All are welcome to attend this solemn and impactful commemoration. Together, let us remember, reflect, and honor the legacy of those who perished in the Holocaust.

The Museum also hosts regular programming and annual events for the public including organized lectures, film screenings, book talks, and more. View upcoming events at the St. Louis Holocaust Museum.