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We will not let history be forgotten...
Five children climbing the Holocaust Memorial of Greek Jews in the Jewish Occupation Square hold a banner in their hands that reads "Never again. We remember."
Twelve Larissa Jews, a short time later, go up on the stage of the Municipal Conservatory of Larissa to light six candles in memory of the six million dead who were murdered during the most horrific period in the history of humanity. In this symbolic way and a host of other actions, the events for the National Day of Remembrance of the Greek Jewish martyrs of the Holocaust, from the Region of Thessaly and the Israelite Community of Larissa, culminated on 28.9.2023 in Larissa.
Initially, at Holocaust Memorial a memorial service was held, by Rabbi Elias Sabetai, wreaths were laid by representatives of the highest political and military authorities, embassies and consulates, Jewish organizations, agencies and clubs of the city, while a minute's silence was observed to conclude the event with the playing of the National Anthem by the Philharmonic of the Municipality of Larissa.
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Happy, bright, sweet and melodious, the first night of Hanukkah was celebrated on Sunday, December 18, 2022 by the Community of Larissa. The active ladies of WIZO set up a beautiful celebration, gathering young and old in the Club. After the words of Rabbi Mr. Elias Sabetai and the wishes of the President of I.K. Mr. Ilias Kampelis of Larisa, the children together with the Rabbi lit the first candle, while the older children of the Middle School and High School shared with us their thoughts about Hanukkah. Immediately after, the ladies who had happy events in the past year lit a candle and the place was filled with light and wishes!
The celebration ended with songs by the children and their teacher Victor Mousis and of course with donuts, offered by Mrs. Anneta Kalderon. And next year with health and joy!
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How much greatness the simple words of children can hide and how much wisdom the pure way they think and experience reality... This is what those who attended the hall of the French Institute of Larissa, on Monday March 21, 2022, at the opening of the exhibition of works of the student painting competition with theme "The Hidden Children. Stories of humanity in the horror of the Holocaust».
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The 73nd Vice President of KISE Moris Magrizos passed away at the age of 2, on February 2022, XNUMX. With many years of contribution to KISE, and to the leadership of the Israeli Community of Larissa, he leaves behind his wife Rosa and his two children as well as an unfilled void in Greek Jewry for which he worked tirelessly, with zeal and vision.
His beloved hometown Larisa said goodbye to him with dozens of tributes to his personality and work, which were published in the press. THE District Governor of Thessaly K. Agorastos, in his condolence message, referred to his "business activity and his social contribution that leaves an indelible imprint of his life path" and described Maurice Magrizos as "a pioneer and visionary, a robust personality with a tireless willingness to work and social contribution".
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The International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Holocaust was celebrated on 27.1.2022 in Larissa with a modest and emotionally charged ceremony.
The events, organized by the Region of Thessaly and the Israelite Community of Larissa in the Square of Jewish Martyrs, were attended by local authorities and institutions, while the customary memorial service was performed by the Rabbi of Larissa, Mr. Ilias Sabetai.
"It is the blackest page of the 20th century of civilization and progress, which many still do not dare to look in the face. We must remember, reflect on this great crime, if we want to live free from hatred and prejudice", said Mr. Sabetai, among other things, in his speech.