On June 4, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, in partnership with Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia (JFCS) and Kavod Shef convened over 80 Holocaust survivors as well as their families to celebrate Holocaust Survivor Day at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History.

Additional partners included ADL Philadelphia, 3G Philly, Children of Jewish Holocaust Survivors Association, Gratz College, Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation, and Sons & Daughters of Holocaust Survivors.

The program featured museum tours, a kosher luncheon, and Klezmer music and dancing.

Holocaust Survivor Day was recognized during the program as a new annual holiday with proclamations issued from Governor Josh Shapiro and Mayor Jim Kenney, solidifying this as a celebration of local significance.

Photo courtesy: Ashley Smith of Wide Eyed Studios

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