Held yesterday at the synagogue on Orchard Road, this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day theme was Ordinary People and involved several Fylde coast schools.
Founder of the Northern Holocaust Education Group Leah Burman – a second generation survivor of the Holocaust, with both her parents having been born in Poland, was the guest speaker The theme this year is Ordinary People.
1. Holocaust Memorial Day at St Annes Synagogue
The service was held at St Annes Hebrew Congregation on Orchard Road Photo: Daniel Martino
2. Holocaust Memorial Day at St Annes Synagogue
The Holocaust Memorial Day was held on Friday Photo: Daniel Martino
3. Holocaust Memorial Day at St Annes Synagogue
Addressing those in attendance Photo: Daniel Martino
4. Holocaust Memorial Day at St Annes Synagogue
Paying their respects Photo: Daniel Martino
5. Holocaust Memorial Day at St Annes Synagogue
A sombre mood could be felt Photo: Daniel Martino
6. Holocaust Memorial Day at St Annes Synagogue
Lighting at candle at the synagogue Photo: Daniel Martino
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