Please join us on Sunday, April 27rd at 3:00 for a Yom HaShoah commemoration at the Michael Klahr Center. Together we will share readings, poetry, prayer and music. During this solemn occasion, we will be patient, pausing between each item to absorb the words, reflect, and feel the enormity of so much loss. Following the service we will linger for conversation, fellowship and refreshments. We hope you will join us to participate in this reverent day for Jewish people around the world. Register: https://www.hhrcmaine.org (fb)

“On this day of remembrance, let’s commit to be vigilant and to work together to build a world of justice and dignity for all—in honour of all the victims, and survivors of the genocide in Rwanda.” ~Secretary-General’s Message (2025) April 7th marks the anniversary of the start of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. On the 31st Anniversary the United Nations will hold an International Day of Reflection. To learn about commemorative events around the world, as well as programs sponsored by the United Nations to confront hate speech and fight racism. https://www.un.org/en/preventgenocide/rwanda/index.shtml (fb)