Today, January 27, 2026 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Today we join with others the world over to mark the 81st anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camps.
Today, and always, we remember.
We remember the 6 million Jewish children, women, and men who were systematically murdered by the Nazis just because they were Jewish.
And, we remember the millions of other innocents who died, those who fought against the hate, as well as those who survived against all odds and made a new life after the unimaginable happened to them.
We salute the 2026 theme for this day across the world which is “Holocaust Remembrance for Dignity and Human Rights.”
Capital District Jewish Holocaust Memorial joins with the many around the world and here in the United States as we pause to remember, and also to focus on educating others about the perils of hate left unchecked.
Especially on THIS Holocaust Remembrance Day when antisemitism and hate are reaching new heights, we urge you to use this day as a time for reflection, education, and strengthening the commitment to fighting antisemitism and hate.
In a world filled with so much darkness, we must strive to be the light.