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UK Online Commemoration for
HOLOCAUST
MEMORIAL
DAY 2023
Broadcast online
Thursday 26 January 2023 Learning from genocide -
for a better future
Tribute to Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II
The death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in September brought an end to an I would like to offer a heartfelt welcome to the 2023 Holocaust Memorial Day National
era in the life of our nation. Her Majesty came to the throne only seven years after Commemoration.
I would like to offer a heartfelt welcome to the 2023 Holocaust Memorial Day National
the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and throughout her life of service she helped Commemoration.
to ensure that the legacy of the Holocaust was not forgotten. Her Majesty’s visible This annual commemoration is a truly profound occasion in which the United Kingdom
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Holocaust survivor Gabriel Klein shows
Queen Elizabeth II his Star of David arm
patch during a reception at St James’s
Palace marking Holocaust Memorial
Day in 2005. Image: PA
Welcome Parliamentary Silence
I’m proud of how Holocaust Memorial Day On 15 December 2022,
has grown and evolved into such a broad the Speaker of the House of
Commons led a moment of silence
based part of the our national life. We, the
in the House of Commons to
survivors, have tried to show how, through
mark 80 years since the British
intolerance, our ordinary lives were disrupted Government first recognised that
and destroyed in the Holocaust so that the Holocaust was taking place in
people around the country can learn from Nazi-occupied Europe.
our experiences.
Seven survivors of the Holocaust
I know that, forced by the pandemic to create were welcomed to the state rooms
a National Online Commemoration, Holocaust of Speaker’s House before taking
Memorial Day Trust has reached millions prestigious seats in the Speaker’s
more people through the filmed broadcast. Gallery to watch as MPs marked
I am reassured that so many people want the anniversary.
to learn about genocide and create a better
future, and have confidence that Ordinary
People can be inspired to do extraordinary
things to challenge prejudice.
Sir Ben Helfgott MBE
Honorary President,
Holocaust Memorial Day Trust
Cover image: A portrait of Denise Uwimana, who survived the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda,
created by Eviemae Thompson (age 16), one of the winners of our [Extra]Ordinary Portraits competition
04 Welcome from HMDT Honorary President | HMD 2023 Parliamentary Silence | HMD 2023 05
Welcome Running Order
f rom the Holocaust Welcome:
Olivia Marks-Woldman OBE, Chief Executive
RADA graduates read Irmina:
A sequence from Irmina by Barbara Yelin
Memorial Day Trust
of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust with RADA graduates
Opening: Testimonies:
Kirsty Wark, Narrator Dr Martin Stern MBE talks to HMP
Magilligan, Amouna Adam talks to
Welcome to the Holocaust Memorial Day 2023 UK Online Commemoration. Archive Film:
the Royal Drawing School
Since the first virtual commemoration, forced on us by the pandemic The Holocaust, narrated by Sir David Suchet
in 2021, we have grown to cherish this event which brings people RADA graduates read Irmina:
Reading:
together even if we are far apart. By participating simultaneously in this A sequence from Irmina by Barbara Yelin
The Krakow Diary of Julius Feldman,
Commemoration with our friends, families and those we have never met, with RADA graduates
Political and faith leaders
we are embodying this year’s theme - Ordinary People.
Music:
We hope that the Commemoration will encourage us all to reflect on Archive Film:
Inanga, performed by Olivier Nzaramba
the Holocaust, the Nazi persecution of other groups and more recent Genocide in Darfur,
genocides. Just as importantly we hope it will inspire each of us to act narrated by Sir David Suchet Address:
to support people who face persecution for who they are, even today. Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis of the
Testimonies:
United Hebrew Congregations
Dr Martin Stern MBE talks to HMP
of the Commonwealth
Magilligan, Amouna Adam talks to
the Royal Drawing School Prayer:
El Male Rachamim,
Music:
recited by Manfred Goldberg BEM
The Fourth Choir perform There’s a place
for us from West Side Story Lighting of candles:
Survivors of the Holocaust and genocides,
Speaker:
with The Fourth Choir performing Unter
The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP,
Dayne Vayse Shtern by Avrom Brudno
Secretary of State for the Department for
Levelling Up, Housing & Communities Closing:
Laura Marks OBE,
RADA graduates read Irmina:
Olivia Marks-Woldman OBE Laura Marks OBE Chair of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust
A sequence from Irmina by Barbara Yelin with
Chief Executive Chair of Trustees RADA graduates, introduced and narrated by Light the Darkness:
Adrian Lester CBE People across the UK,
with The Fourth Choir performing
Testimonies:
Lean on Me by Bill Withers
Dr Martin Stern MBE talks to HMP
Magilligan, Amouna Adam talks to
the Royal Drawing School
06 Welcome from HMDT | HMD 2023 Running Order | HMD 2023 07
Contributors
Amouna Adam Adrian Lester CBE Olivier Nzaramba Sir David Suchet
Amouna Adam is a survivor of the genocide Award-winning actor and director Adrian Olivier Nzaramba, survived and witnessed Sir David Suchet is an associate artist
in Darfur who escaped to the UK in 2009. Lester CBE started his career with a string the Rwanda genocide in 1994. He lost his of the Royal Shakespeare Company and
She is now an activist, sharing her story of successful West End productions including big brother Damascene and his aunty Marie. a member of the Fight Directors Association
and campaigning for justice. Sweeney Todd and Company, for which he Olivier now lives in the UK. He is a gospel of Great Britain. He was created a Knight
received an Olivier Award for Best Actor. singer and song writer. Bachelor in the Queen’s 2020 Birthday
Fourth Choir He played Hamlet directed by Peter Brook Honours List, for services to Drama and
and starred as Henry V and Othello at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Charity. He is of course best known for his
The Fourth Choir is an LGBT+ chamber choir National Theatre. He made his Broadway portrayal of Agatha Christie’s iconic character
for classically-trained singers. It was formed in debut in 2021 in The Lehman Trilogy, The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) ‘Hercule Poirot’, who he played across 70
September 2013 with the aim of representing for which he received a Tony nomination offers world-leading training in acting and episodes and 24 years.
the LGBT+ community on London’s classical for Best Actor. theatre production, inspiring students to
music scene. The Choir has performed at
Movie roles include the lead role in the
experience the transformative possibilities
Kirsty Wark
many of London’s iconic cultural venues, of stage and screen. As award-winners and
political drama, Primary Colours, Love’s
including the British Museum, the V&A, leaders in their fields in acting, directing, Kirsty Wark has presented the BBC’s flagship
Labour’s Lost, As You Like It and the Oscar-
Heaven, the Royal Vauxhall Tavern and the writing, producing, lighting and sound design, current affairs show Newsnight for 26 years.
nominated Mary Queen of Scots. Adrian is
Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace. costume, stage and production management, Her presenting credits also include The Royal
also well known for his TV roles including
It performs regularly at Shakespeare’s Globe props, and scenic art, their diverse student Academy Summer Exhibition programme and
Hustle, Undercover, Life for BBC1, Trauma,
(both in productions and solo concerts) and graduate body make a significant The Review Show (BBC2), BBC Radio 4’s
Trigger Point for ITV, The Undeclared War
and was featured in the 2022 Festival of contribution to the creative industries globally. The Reunion and Start the Week.
for Channel 4 and the forthcoming Renegade
Remembrance on BBC1. Overseas, it has Aside from News and Arts presenting,
Nell for Disney+.
performed In Amsterdam, Antwerp and Rome. Dr Martin Stern MBE Kirsty founded the critically acclaimed
BBC 2 documentary Blurred Lines: The New
Manfred Goldberg BEM Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis Martin Stern is a retired hospital doctor Battle of the Sexes and her documentary
born in the Netherlands in 1938 to a non- The Insider’s Guide to the Menopause which
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis is the Chief
Manfred Goldberg and his family lived Jewish German mother and a Jewish father.
Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations aired on BBC Scotland. She also reached the
in Germany. His father, in August 1939, Aged five, he and his baby sister were sent
of the Commonwealth. Now in his tenth year final in Celebrity Masterchef.
to avoid being sent to a concentration camp, in office, he is well known as a principled to the Dutch camp Westerbork and the
accepted an opportunity to flee to the UK. Kirsty has won several major awards for her
spiritual leader, who has strengthened Theresienstadt ‘Ghetto’. In retirement he
Manfred, his mother and brother were due work including BAFTA Awards for Outstanding
Jewish community life and broken new teaches about the Holocaust and genocides.
to follow, but were trapped in Germany by the Contribution to Broadcasting, Journalist of the
ground in the areas of education, tolerance,
outbreak of war. Manfred’s brother, as well as Year and Best Television Presenter.
interfaith and social responsibility.
all his extended family, were murdered.
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Light the darkness Ordinary People
We created the Light the Darkness Light the darkness is an opportunity for The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2023 is Ordinary People.
national moment during the pandemic as people around the country to take ordinary Genocide is facilitated by Ordinary People. Ordinary people turn a blind eye, believe
an act of remembrance that everyone can actions that together become extraordinary. propaganda, join murderous regimes. And those who are persecuted and murdered during
take part in. It now takes place each year genocide aren’t persecuted because of crimes they’ve committed – they are persecuted simply
on Holocaust Memorial Day. because they are Ordinary People who belong to a particular group.
By placing lit candles in windows and lighting
up landmarks in purple across the UK, we are This year we have worked closely with
Barbara Yelin, whose award-winning graphic
remembering those who were murdered for
novel, Irmina, tells the story of a young
who they were and standing against prejudice
German woman during World War Two.
and hatred today. It perfectly portrays how Ordinary People
can become bystanders during genocide
if they don’t make the conscious decision to
stand up against prejudice and persecution.
Find out more:
hmd.org.uk/lightthedarkness We are all Ordinary People, who can choose
not to be bystanders, who are choosing
to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day,
and who can choose to take action for
a better future.
Pages from Irmina, the graphic novel by Barbara Yelin
Discover actions you can take for a better future:
hmd.org.uk/takeaction
10 Light the darkness | HMD 2023 Ordinary People | HMD 2023 11
Holocaust Memorial Day Keele University,
across the UK West Midlands
Every year across the UK thousands of different activities, involving Keele University hosted a performance
hundreds of thousands of people, take place to mark Holocaust by the Piatti Quartet, who are famed
Memorial Day (HMD). Individuals, families and communities come together for their diverse programming and
to remember people affected by the Holocaust, Nazi persecution of other passionate interpretations across the
groups, and more recent genocides. By remembering, we also commit spectrum of quartet writing. They will
to challenging and standing against identity-based persecution today. be playing quartets by two of the
Below are some of the HMD 2023 activities happening throughout the Terezín composers who perished
country, people coming together to learn from genocide for a better future. in Auschwitz in 1944.
Simon’s Story Time
YouTube Channel, Scotland
The Simon’s Story Time
YouTube Channel hosted
a reading from the book
Anne Frank, written by
Skimstone Arts, Newcastle Maria Isabel Sanchez
Vegara. The book and
Welsh Muslim Cultural
Poetry NI +, Northern Ireland the reading of it were
Foundation, Wales Skimstone Arts hosted a week-long series
created to help young
of activities around the theme of ‘Where do
children aged 4-7 years
Poetry NI + asked people in Northern Ireland The Welsh Muslim Cultural Foundation you sit?’. A photographic exhibition, an in
old begin to acquaint themselves with the life
to submit poems in memorial, in protest, that organised a film screening of Free Men person talk and a radio broadcast all gave
of Anne Frank and what happened during the
inspire, reflect or look forwards, and tie in (Les Hommes Libres). The film is based the public an opportunity to see and hear
Holocaust. The reading also explored
with the theme Ordinary People. All accepted on the true, but largely unknown, story of the the experiences of Ordinary People, both
the different emotions children might feel
poems were published in a free downloadable role that Algerian and other Muslims from local and international, surviving genocide
when discussing the Holocaust and those
e-pamphlet, released on HMD 2023. the Maghreb in Paris played in the French or interrogation, being terrified of the
who died in it.
Resistance, and in rescuing Jews during unknown, making critical decisions
the German occupation of France. and receiving sanctuary.
Discover local activities: hmd.org.uk/activities
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[Extra]Ordinary Portraits
This year we teamed up with the
Royal Drawing School to launch
[Extra]Ordinary Portraits.
The competition invited young
people across the UK to learn
about someone affected by the
Holocaust, genocide or identity-
based persecution and create
a portrait of them which revealed
the ‘extraordinary elements
of seemingly ordinary people’.
Nika Shakarami, who was murdered during the
Iranian protests in 2022 because she was a woman,
by Ivy Weeks-Pearson (age 14)
Amouna Adam, who survived the genocide
in Darfur, by Maja Cowie (age 13)
A comfortable place, Hannah Brennan’s (age 24) portrait of her grandfather
who was a Holocaust survivor
A high profile judging panel curated a selection of the
best entries to be exhibited on our website and as part
of the HMD 2023 UK Online Commemoration.
See the winning portraits: hmd.org.uk/exhibition
Nisad ‘Sisko’ Jakupovic, who survived the
genocide in Bosnia, by Jacob Venit (age 17)
Sophari Ashley, who survived the genocide
Generously supported by: Rudolf Brazda, who survived Nazi persecution in Cambodia, by Lucy Anderson (age 13)
of gay people, by Freya Rowson (age 22)
14 [Extra]Ordinary Portraits | HMD 2023 [Extra]Ordinary Portraits | HMD 2023 15
Leaders’ messages of support
The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP
Prime Minister Secretary of State for the Department
for Levelling up, Housing & Communities
Last month, I joined colleagues from across Today it falls to all of us to show we have Holocaust Memorial Day is firmly established ‘Light the Darkness’ has now become a key
the House of Commons to mark the 80th learned from the darkest moments of as the day when the nation comes together part of remembering the six million Jewish
anniversary of the moment when the truth humanity – including from the genocides that to remember the Holocaust and to commit to men, women and children murdered during
of the Holocaust was spoken in Parliament have followed. And to fight antisemitism and creating a world without genocide. the Holocaust and all other victims of Nazi
for the first time. It was a profoundly moving all forms of hatred, wherever they are found. Last year tens of thousands of people persecution and subsequent genocides.
experience. In the presence of Holocaust That is also the greatest tribute we can pay watched the UK Ceremony and many more I am sure that this year’s Holocaust Memorial
survivors, we stood together to honour that to Britain’s Holocaust survivors who week in, participated in over 4,200 commemorations Day will be just as successful and I am proud
truth and renew our promise to remember. week out, display such breath-taking courage that took place across all parts of the to support The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust
As Prime Minister, I feel the magnitude of sharing their testimony in schools and United Kingdom. For the first time a quarter in their work.
that promise very deeply and I am grateful communities across the country. of secondary schools marked Holocaust
to the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust for Our message to each of them is simple: Memorial Day.
their tireless work supporting thousands thank you, we have heard you and we will Over 200 iconic landmarks across the country
of commemorative events across the UK. never forget. - including the Houses of Parliament, the
It is fitting that this year’s theme should London Eye, Gateshead Millennium Bridge,
be ordinary people. Not just because the Titanic Belfast, the offices of the Welsh
victims of the Holocaust were ordinary Government, and Edinburgh Castle - were lit
people – men, women and children in purple as part of the ‘Light the Darkness’
persecuted simply because of their race. national moment.
But also, because the Holocaust began
when ordinary people failed to speak out
against prejudice and hatred.
16 Leaders’ messages of support | HMD 2023 Leaders’ messages of support | HMD 2023 17
Sir Keir Starmer MP The Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon MSP The Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS Dr Denis McMahon
Leader of the Opposition First Minister of Scotland First Minister of Wales Permanent Secretary, The Executive Office,
Northern Ireland
This Holocaust Memorial Day, it is our duty to We join together this Holocaust Memorial This Holocaust Memorial Day we remember Ensuring that the terrible events of the
pause and reflect on the horrors that Jewish Day to commemorate the lives lost during those who lost their lives during the Holocaust, Holocaust are remembered is critical to
people suffered during the Second World War, the Nazi persecutions as well as those that and subsequent genocides. This year’s theme, learning the lessons of history. Past atrocities
and the genocides since. Millions murdered perished as a consequence of the genocides ‘Ordinary People’, is a powerful and timely must continue to serve as a check against
or persecuted for who they are. A devastation in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. reminder of how we all have a responsibility bigotry, intolerance, discrimination and hate.
that echoed through the ages. We all have This year’s theme provides a poignant to challenge hate and prejudice. Remembrance and commemoration serve
a responsibility to ensure its lessons do too. reminder that everyone impacted by these Genocide is the devastating consequence to remind us all, how inaction in the face of
tragic events were simply ‘Ordinary People’. of the main-streaming and acceptance of injustice, can lead to terrible consequences.
The right for people to exist freely without fear
of persecution is a fundamental human right It is vital that we never forget the devastation bigotry and divisive rhetoric. Each Holocaust The theme this year is ‘Ordinary People’.
– one to be nurtured, treasured, and protected. that prejudicial attitudes can cause if left Memorial Day, we remember these warnings We all have a responsibility to stand up
The unthinkable events of the world’s darkest unchecked and that we remain alert to from history, and we acknowledge that we all to hate and discrimination in our society.
days must never be forgotten, so that they present day prejudice and actively challenge have a choice to work together and refuse to No-one should underestimate their potential
never happen again. We are bound by it wherever possible. accept hatred as a way of life. to positively impact change; or ever forget
what we owe to those lost, the communities that inaction and complacency fosters the
devastated and the families scarred for We must all work together to build a brighter perpetuation of hate. Ordinary people can
generations. By continuing to come together future where everyone can be free from achieve extra-ordinary things.
to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, we will hatred and prejudice.
secure a peaceful, just, and hopeful future.
Prejudice and division is never a small act.
It breeds, spreads and is a danger to all that
we value. Never Again. This was not just
a promise that one generation made to the
other – it is a commitment we must all live
up to. Let us pledge again as we light our
candles, that we are all part of the beacon
of light in the face of darkness.
18 Leaders’ messages of support | HMD 2023 Leaders’ messages of support | HMD 2023 19Ordinary Objects, Memorial Pages
Extraordinary Journeys We have launched a unique space online to create lasting personal tributes
to honour the memories of Ordinary People who were murdered during the
Holocaust, Nazi persecution of other groups and more recent genocides.
Together with the National Holocaust Centre and Museum and supported
by the Jewish Museum of Greece, we have launched Ordinary Objects, Browse the Memorial Pages to see others’ tributes or create your own
Extraordinary Journeys. This immersive website provides a unique and in memory of a loved one or loved ones, or someone whose experiences
interactive experience, following the paths of four individuals affected by the inspired you. Due to the circumstances of their death they may not have
Holocaust, through the journeys they took and the objects belonging to them. had a funeral or memorial, but you can create one today.
Their ordinary objects were inanimate witnesses that took on new meanings, Preserve the memory of the person you are memorialising and invest in
becoming evidence of genocide, and symbols of an experience. a brighter future for everyone by supporting our work. Your donation will help
The project could not have been realised without support from our funders more people from all backgrounds to learn from genocide, remember those
– The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, Leon Greenman murdered, and take action to protect people at risk of persecution today.
Charitable Trust, Arts Council England and Cecil Rosen Foundation. Create a Memorial Page: hmd.org.uk/memorialpages
Explore the website: ooej.org
Julie Weiss fled to the UK to escape the Holocaust, taking with
her this chess set and other seemingly ordinary objects that reveal
details of her extraordinary life.
20 Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Journeys | HMD 2023 HMDT Memorial Pages | HMD 2023 21Become a Friend of HMDT Thank you
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Dr John Howell OBE MP Joe Miller Kick Digital
Michael Marx Farayi Mungazi John Maxted
Joan Salter MBE Eva Oddi Meta
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Naved Siddiqi Naomi Sheer Yusuf Patel
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