Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Holocaust Memorial Day and Genocide Today
This week, ahead of several major commemorations of The Holocaust this weekend, we turn our attention to the evil of genocide, and its continuing prevalence in the world nearly eighty years since the fall of the Nazis. Ellen shares a touching story of Holocaust heroism and survival from her own family.
We also offer our regular update on news stories from around the world, suggesting where we might focus our intentions and prayers.
The International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust (UNESCO designated), Holocaust Remembrance Day (EU member state observed) and Holocaust Memorial Day (UK) all take place this year this Saturday, 27 January 2024.
Websites, people and organizations mentioned in this episode:
International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, UNESCO https://www.unesco.org/en/days/holocaust-remembrance
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, DC https://www.ushmm.org/remember/international-holocaust-remembrance-day
Holocaust Memorial Day, UK https://www.hmd.org.uk/
Holocaust Remembrance Day, Europe https://www.coe.int/en/web/holocaust/holocaust-remembrance-day
Genocide Watch country reports may be downloaded at https://www.genocidewatch.com/copy-of-country-reports-by-region
Genocide Watch, alerts to potential and actual genocide in the world toady https://www.genocidewatch.com/countries-at-risk
Other helpful sources for going deeper:
United Nations outreach programme on The Holocaust https://www.un.org/en/holocaustremembrance/observance
The Sussex Weidenfeld Institute of Jewish Studies and Centre for German-Jewish studies at the University of Sussex https://www.sussex.ac.uk/research/centres/jewish-studies/
The Sussex Weidenfeld Institute of Jewish Studies Digital Holocaust Memory Project https://reframe.sussex.ac.uk/digitalholocaustmemory/
Genocide Watch issues primers (overview of sadly all-too-common reasons for genoicide and/or other prejuidice on each of: Anti-Semitism, Forced Deportation, Homophobia, Hate Speech & Incitement, ISIS/Daesh, Islamophobia, Racism & Hate Crimes, Rape as an Act of Genocide, and Religious Persecution): https://www.genocidewatch.com/resources
Shared intention
This week, as we especially remember both past and current victims of genocide, we suggest holding the following intention:
We will that the leaders and influencers of governments that may have differences with one or more groups of people who live within their countries’ borders will be moved to recognise the essential humanity and right to freedom of expression of all peoples.
Please join us in holding this.
Sources for news topics mentioned in this episode are:
https://abcnews.go.com/International/iran-pakistan-airstrikes-middle-east-tensions-explained/story
https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/1/15/torrential-rains-leave-at-least-11-dead-in-brazil
https://www.khaama.com/pakistan-condemns-iranian-missile-strike-as-unprovoked-violation/ and https://www.voanews.com/a/7442560.html
https://time.com/6565293/21-israeli-soldiers-killed-gaza/
https://www.enn.com/articles/73979-climate-change-linked-to-spread-of-diarrhoeal-illness
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/news/climate-change-linked-spread-diarrhoeal-illness
https://journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/article?id=10.1371/journal.pcbi.1011714
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2024/01/23/21-soldiers-killed/4621705995125/
https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/1/19/fear-grips-haitis-port-au-prince-amid-gang-violence
Join us in person for intenton holding:
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 ~ Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer.
Our websites:
http://heartfulimpact.com/ ~ Our show website.
Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.
Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.
Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community.
Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.
Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.
Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.
Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).
Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.
Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com
No comments yet. Be the first to say something!