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From West London Synagogue  marking the atrocities of the Nazis, and other genocides.

Live from the West London Synagogue, bringing to memory the atrocities of the Nazis, and the genocides of Armenia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and the present day persecution of the Uyghurs.

Friday was Holocaust Memorial Day, the day for everyone to remember the millions of people murdered in the Holocaust under Nazi Persecution, and in the genocides which followed. This meditation, live from the West London Synagogue, as well as bringing to memory the atrocities of the Nazis, also marks the genocides of Armenia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and the present day persecution of the Uyghurs, China having been accused of committing crimes against humanity possibly amounting to genocide. Candles will be lit for all these by prominent members of the Jewish community and honoured guests, the last candle being for LGBT+ victims of the Holocaust. The meditation will be led by Rabbi David Mitchell, with an address by The Reverend Canon James Hawkey, Canon Theologian of Westminster Abbey. The Choir of West London Synagogue will present music from the much celebrated 19th century Cantorial Tradition, and the meditation will also include a Uyghur folksong. 

Director of Music: Richard Hills; Producer: Philip Billson.
Website image: The Night. Permission for use given by the artist Guy Jones.

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