This evening (Wednesday), on the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day, Jerusalem’s Old City walls were lit up in a powerful and emotional tribute. Projected onto the ancient stones were the yellow star, memorial candles, and the words “Yizkor” and “We will never forget.” This striking visual display formed a poignant link between the Jewish people’s past and the heart of the capital—a city that brings together identity, history, and hope.
An embrace for Jerusalem’s survivors
Roughly 7,900 Holocaust survivors currently live in Jerusalem. The city provides them with year-round social and emotional support through a variety of community-based programs. These initiatives reflect a deep understanding that Holocaust remembrance is not just a once-a-year event, but a daily responsibility to those who endured unimaginable horrors and chose to rebuild their lives.
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion emphasized the importance of remembrance: “Jerusalem remembers and honors, embracing the thousands of survivors who live here. It is our privilege and our duty to stand by them, to care for them—in both body and spirit.” His remarks highlighted the city’s moral and civic obligation to ensure dignity, well-being, and support for the last living witnesses to the Holocaust.
A bridge between memory and heritage
The lighting of the walls stands as a powerful symbol of renewal. In a city that has been destroyed and rebuilt time and again, Holocaust imagery projected on its ancient stones serves as a living testimony: the Jewish people not only survived but returned to the center of history and rebuilt their lives. The message echoes through the light: “We will never forget—and we will continue to live through memory, through faith, and through responsibility.”
