(Courtesy of US Holocaust Mem Museum) On Wednesday, October 11, Holocaust survivors gathered at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, illuminated in blue and white, to commemorate the largest single killing of Jews since the Holocaust in the attack on Israel by the terrorist group Hamas.

Those survivors are among 40 Holocaust survivors who volunteer at the Museum and issued an open letter about the murderous attack.

“Today, men, women and children are again targeted as Jews. Today, we witness the worst killing of Jews since the Holocaust.”

While acknowledging the danger facing Israel, they also spoke of their resilience in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

“We are also living proof of resilience. That we can rebuild as our fierce determination demonstrates. We must be realistic about the dangers, but we must never despair. That would be a victory for those seeking to destroy us. …. We promised our loved ones we would never forget and never give up. Especially at this darkest of moments, that remains our promise and our challenge to humanity.”