Yom HaShoah - Holocaust Remembrance Service with a Special Guest

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 06:15 pm UTC-04:00

7505 Barrens Rd, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24019 | Roanoke

Hope of Israel Congregation
Publisher/HostHope of Israel Congregation
Yom HaShoah - Holocaust Remembrance Service with a Special Guest
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Holocaust Remembrance Service
This is a free event and welcome all to participate.
Featuring the Life and Testimony of Corrie ten Boom
Join us for a solemn and moving evening as we gather to honor the memory of the six million Jewish people lost during the Shoah and reflect on the enduring light of faith.
The evening will feature a dramatic presentation by Actress Vickie Gaynier, portraying the life and testimony of Corrie ten Boom. Her story serves as a profound witness to the courage of those who risked everything to protect the Jewish people during history's darkest hour.
Service Highlights
A Dramatic Presentation: Experience the testimony of Corrie ten Boom through the performance of Vickie Gaynier.
Candle Lighting Ceremony: We will join together in a traditional lighting of memorial candles to honor the lives and legacies of those who perished.
Traditional Liturgy: The service will include the chanting of traditional liturgy, including El Malei Rachamim (God full of mercy) and the Mourner’s Kaddish, as we stand in solidarity and remembrance.
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7505 Barrens Rd, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24019

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