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Temple Beth El Honors Holocaust Children with 'Remember a Child'

4/14/2026

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Temple Beth El in West Palm Beach, Florida hosts 'Remember a Child,' where congregants recite Mourner's Kaddish for Holocaust children, encouraged by Rabbi Alan Bell.
Many members have adopted a child to honor.
Menachem Rosensaft, a Holocaust remembrance advocate, calls for continued memory in synagogues.
Cheryl Finkelstein led the initiative, noting deep connections among participants.
Susan Bell gathers information on adopted children while collaborating with Yad Vashem to preserve memories.

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Story summary

Temple Beth El in West Palm Beach, Florida hosts 'Remember a Child,' where congregants recite Mourner's Kaddish for Holocaust children, encouraged by Rabbi Alan Bell.
Many members have adopted a child to honor.
Menachem Rosensaft, a Holocaust remembrance advocate, calls for continued memory in synagogues.
Cheryl Finkelstein led the initiative, noting deep connections among participants.
Susan Bell gathers information on adopted children while collaborating with Yad Vashem to preserve memories.