As a Holocaust survivor, I appreciate and agree with Rabbi Dr. Bernard Rosenberg’s letter to the editor, “The Uniqueness of the Holocaust” (August 8, 2024). In Judaism, we always commemorate events that happened long ago through celebrations and fasts. The Holocaust just happened, a mere 83 years ago. Did we already forget? By not collectively recognizing Yom HaShoah or even talking about what happened to me, my family and most of the world’s Jewry, it is already forgotten. My plea to you all—let the memories of those who perished, and the hardships of those who survived, not be in vain.

Miriam Bronkesh, survivor
Lodz Poland
Clifton