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Yom HaShoah: Educators Stress Holocaust Education Amid Antisemitism

4/15/2026

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On Yom HaShoah 2026, Mark Glick, a volunteer with the March of the Living, and Lillian Rappaport, an educator, urge preserving their parents’ stories amid rising antisemitism.
Glick highlights a paradigm shift as denial grows.
Rappaport, an educator, says education is vital to prevent history repeating itself.
Anti-Defamation League notes 20% of people globally are unaware of its occurrence.

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Historical Context

The Holocaust, recognized in 1945, resulted in the systematic genocide of six million Jews by Nazi Germany from 1941 to 1945. Despite its historical significance, a 20% global awareness gap persists. Today, advocates like Mark Glick and Lillian Rappaport stress the importance of education to combat rising antisemitism and ensure that the stories of survivors are preserved to prevent future atrocities.

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Story summary

On Yom HaShoah 2026, Mark Glick, a volunteer with the March of the Living, and Lillian Rappaport, an educator, urge preserving their parents’ stories amid rising antisemitism.
Glick highlights a paradigm shift as denial grows.
Rappaport, an educator, says education is vital to prevent history repeating itself.
Anti-Defamation League notes 20% of people globally are unaware of its occurrence.

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