To remember the victims of the Holocaust six candles should be lit, each candle symbolizing one million murdered Jewish souls.
This may be a public reading at a community observance or done privately at home.
PARTICIPANT #1:
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Candle One:
In memory of the helpless infants, children and teenagers who were cut down like young trees before their time, before they had a chance to experience life.
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(AUDIENCE:)
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We shall not forget.
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PARTICIPANT #2:
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Candle Two:
In memory of all others who died with their children in their arms.
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(AUDIENCE:)
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We shall not forget.
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PARTICIPANT #3:
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Candle Three:
In memory of all mothers and fathers who were cruelly separated from their families.
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(AUDIENCE:)
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We shall not forget.
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PARTICIPANT #4
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Candle Four:
In memory of all scholars, teachers, rabbis, who were first to be seized.
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(AUDIENCE:)
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We shall not forget.
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PARTICIPANT #5
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Candle Five:
In memory of the Heroes of the Resistance who fought the Nazis - so few against so many.
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(AUDIENCE:)
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We shall not forget.
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PARTICIPANT #6
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Candle Six:
In memory of the Martyrs who gave their lives to help their brothers and sisters under the Nazis.
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(AUDIENCE:)
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We shall not forget. |
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