On Holocaust Memorial Day, 27 January, we remember the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust. We also commemorate the millions more people murdered through the Nazi persecution of other groups and in the more recent genocides recognised by the UK government and the genocide in Darfur.
27 January marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp.
The Holocaust threatened the fabric of civilisation, and discrimination and persecution must still be resisted every day. Our world often feels fragile and vulnerable and we cannot be complacent. Wherever it takes place, including in the UK, prejudice and the language of hatred must be challenged by us all.
There will be events taking place across Durham University and the wider community to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day. Please find information below:
24 January (7:30pm): DU Jewish Society HMD Event
The Durham University Jewish Society has organised an event featuring Holocaust survivor Uri Winterstein, who will be delivering a talk at University College. The talk will be followed by a Q&A session. Staff and students can register through this page.
27 January (6.30pm): HMD Talk and Remembrance Event at Stephenson College
Stephenson College, DU Jewish Society and DU Chaplaincy Network welcomes all members of the DU community to our Holocaust Memorial Day Remembrance Event on Monday 27 January 2025 from 6.30pm - 7.45pm at Stephenson College. Hannah Goldstone from the Northern Holocaust Education Group will share her grandfather Martin Wertheim's story. Hannah will share Martin's story in the context of pre war Germany, life under Nazi rule and the trauma of travelling to a strange country. The talk will be centred around a family album, which was given to a neighbour by Martin's father and lovingly kept until Martin's brother travelled back to Germany after the war.
If you would like to attend the event, please complete the form here. Pre-registration is required. If you have any queries, please contact Katie Stobbs, Vice-Principal of Stephenson College on stephenson.vp@durham.ac.uk.
27 January (10am): Brenda Dinsdale speaks at Empire Consett (Durham County Council and Durham Cathedral)
Guest speaker Brenda Dinsdale, honorary life president of Newcastle Reform Synagogue will explore the extraordinary story of the Kindertransport, a rescue effort which brought thousands of mostly Jewish children to Britain during the Second World War. Brenda will examine the stories of those who travelled and then settled in the North East.
This event will take place on Monday 27 January 10.00 am - 11.30 am. Tickets are free (excluding a £2.00 per booking transaction fee).
Book free tickets for Holocaust Memorial Day 2025.
The UK Online Commemoration for Holocaust Memorial Day 2025 will be streamed on the Trust's website on Saturday 27 January at 8pm. Anyone can register to watch the commemoration via this page.
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