The Consulate General of Greece in New York honored Holocaust Remembrance Day of the Greek Jewry.

New York, January 26, 2026 – Conveying a strong message that antisemitism, racism, and all forms of hatred have no place in the modern world, the Consulate General of Greece in New York, in cooperation with the American Friends of the Jewish Museum of Greece, held its annual event entitled “Holocaust Remembrance Day for Greek Jews” in the main auditorium of Hebrew College. The event honored the victims of the Holocaust while reaffirming the commitment to preserving historical awareness and the Greek Jewish cultural heritage.

The event was coordinated by Master of Ceremonies Leon Levy. In her address, the Consul General, Ms. Iphigenia Kanara, underscored the importance of preserving historical memory as a guiding principle in addressing and combating antisemitism, hatred, and indifference, regardless of their origin.

The Consul General of Israel, Mr. Ofir Akunis, strongly condemned acts of hatred and antisemitism, while His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzosconveyed a message of friendship and solidarity on behalf of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Mr. Solomon Asher, President of the American Friends of the Jewish Museum of Greece, emphasized the importance of safeguarding the historical legacy and cultural heritage of Greek Jewry.

A centerpiece of the evening was the screening of the short film "72 Hours," written and produced by Deno Seder, based on his book “Miracle at Zakynthos: The Only Greek Jewish Community Saved in Its Entirety from Annihilation”. The film recounts the powerful story of the rescue of the entire Jewish community of Zakynthos during the Nazi occupation, highlighting the collective solidarity and courage demonstrated by the island’s inhabitants.

The program concluded with a moving musical segment featuring performances by Meredeth Kelly and Pedro D’Aquino, conveying a strong message of remembrance, social responsibility, and vigilance against violence, racism, and oblivion.

The Consulate General of Greece in New York expresses its heartfelt gratitude to all attendees who, despite challenging weather conditions, joined the event to pay tribute to the victims of the Holocaust and contribute to the preservation of historical consciousness.

Ημέρα Μνήμης του Ολοκαυτώματος του Ελληνικού Εβραϊσμού
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