Brooklyn Holocaust survivors share stories of survival on remembrance day
Posted: Updated:Wounded Israeli soldiers joined Holocaust survivors living in Brooklyn to share their stories of survival in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day.
The annual event was held at the Brooklyn Flatbush Jewish Center and was organized by "Self Help Community Services," a nonprofit founded in 1936 to help Jews fleeing Nazi Germany maintain their independence as they built new lives in the United States.
Holocaust Remembrance Day begins tonight.
Organizers say the event brings Holocaust survivors and their families together to share stories through readings and music.
Survivors say Holocaust Remembrance Day is a time of reflection.
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Funeral service held for man fatally shot by police
Funeral service held for man fatally shot by police
Mourners gathered Friday to attend a funeral service held for a man killed during a police-involved shooting in Brooklyn.
Mourners gathered Friday to attend a funeral service held for a man killed during a police-involved shooting in Brooklyn.
NYC students protesting gun violence walk out of class
NYC students protesting gun violence walk out of class
Hundreds of students advocating gun reform walked out of class across New York City Friday.
Hundreds of students advocating gun reform walked out of class across New York City Friday.
Police seek person of interest in park restroom sex assault
Police seek person of interest in park restroom sex assault
Police have released images of a person of interest in the case.
Police are on the hunt for a man who they say sexually assaulted a young woman in a playground restroom.
Police are on the hunt for a man who they say sexually assaulted a young woman in a playground restroom.
Forever Family: Miracle and Dillon
Forever Family: Miracle and Dillon
There are thousands of kids in New York City looking for permanent homes.Brooklyn weekend traffic advisory for April 21-22
Brooklyn weekend traffic advisory for April 21-22
Here's the latest on how getting around the borough might be affected this weekend.
Word on the Street: Books
Word on the Street: Books
News 12 asked residents what their favorite book genre is.
Business Briefs: Facebook, Kardashians, Taylor Swift
Business Briefs: Facebook, Kardashians, Taylor Swift
Another update in the ongoing Facebook data scandal - an auditing firm looked over Facebook’s privacy practices last year and determined that everything looked OK.
Another update in the ongoing Facebook data scandal - an auditing firm looked over Facebook’s privacy practices last year and determined that everything looked OK.
#N12BK: Series finale of ''Scandal''
#N12BK: Series finale of ''Scandal''
The hit TV show "Scandal" on ABC aired its final episode last night bringing an end to the show's six-year, seven-season run.
The hit TV show "Scandal" on ABC aired its final episode last night bringing an end to the show's six-year, seven-season run.
Bronx engineering students create water filtration system for school in Puerto Rico
Bronx engineering students create water filtration system for school in Puerto Rico
Engineering college students in the Bronx have created a water filtration system to help aid a school in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
Engineering college students in the Bronx have created a water filtration system to help aid a school in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
What's Going On: April 21-22
What's Going On: April 21-22
There's plenty of fun things to do in Brooklyn.
There's plenty of fun things to do in Brooklyn.
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Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Florida Georgia Line is set to rock Atlantic City on July 13.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Guide: Amusement Parks
Guide: Amusement Parks
Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great Adventure
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
2018 Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
2018 Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Musicians and husband and wife Tim McGraw and Faith Hill perform during their Soul2Soul Tour at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on October 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
The Barclays Center in Brooklyn is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2018.
The Barclays Center in Brooklyn is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2018.
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino performer lineup
2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino performer lineup
A look at the performers and acts coming in 2018 to Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
A look at the performers and acts coming in 2018 to Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
Lorde will perform on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Lorde will perform on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
The 2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
The 2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
