FOJC News

April 28, 2025

An emotional Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance) Memorial Service

An emotional Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance) Memorial Service in the Naval Academy’s Commodore Uriah Levy Center and Jewish Chapel this evening, led by Chaplain Creditor.

– Guest of Honor and inspirational speaker:  91-year old Holocaust Survivor Felicia Liban, who shared her harrowing tale of survival from Krakow, Poland.

– Among the candle lighters:  Holocaust Survivor, USNA Class of 1961’s, and FOJC Board Member, Benno Gerson.

– Poignant remarks from Israeli Defense Force Navy LCDR Noam Bezalel, who presented his military coin to the heroic Ms. Liban.

– Special thanks to Anne Arundel County Yom Hashoah Coordinator and FOJC member Sarit Brosh and all who contributed to this moving community religious service.

– May the memories of all who perished in the Holocaust be a blessing.