Jewish Federation of Greater Naples commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom HaShoah, on April 27
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NAPLES, Fla. - Floridant -- The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples invites the public to a free community program to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day and honor the victims of genocide on Sunday, April 27.

The Day of Remembrance (Yom HaShoah in Hebrew) service is scheduled for 4 p.m. at Temple Shalom, 4630 Pine Ridge Road, Naples. The "For a Better Future" event includes a candle-lighting ceremony to honor the memories of the six million Jews killed by Nazis before and during World War II, along with remarks from local clergy, Holocaust survivors and their descendants.

In addition to the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, event sponsors include the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center, Temple Shalom, Beth Tikvah, GenShoah SWFL, Naples Jewish Congregation, Chabad of Naples and Jewish Congregation of Marco Island.

"As we recognize 80 years since the end of World War II, the imperative to remember the millions who died in the name of hate – to never forget – couldn't be timelier," said Nammie Ichilov, president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.

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"We welcome members of the greater Naples community to join us in paying tribute. Together, we will also stand in solidarity with Israel and pray for the swift return of all remaining hostages held captive by Hamas since the October 7 terror attacks, the single largest loss of Jewish life in the world since the Holocaust."

Advance registration for attendees is requested at https://jfgn.regfox.com/yom-hashoah-2025.

About Jewish Federation of Greater Naples

The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples (https://www.jewishnaples.org/) is the thread that runs through the fabric of the Jewish community, its organizations and services, connecting the Jewish community. The Federation supports programs for Jewish people and the entire community in need in the greater Naples area, Israel and throughout the world, providing food for the hungry and counseling for the troubled, spearheading rescue and relief efforts for isolated Jews in distressed regions, and funding innovative Jewish educational and unity initiatives. The Federation creates a sense of community for thousands of Jewish residents in Greater Naples and its surrounding areas by creating and supporting programs to further Jewish learning, identity, pride and culture. Federation meets the challenge of providing for the needs of our Jewish brethren, wherever they may be, from young children and families to seniors. For information, visit jewishnaples.org, call 239-263-4205 or email info@jewishnaples.org.

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