Leeds Jewish Housing Association recently unveiled its design for the 80 Candles for 80 Years initiative, commemorating the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Students from Leeds Jewish Free School have teamed up with the Leeds Jewish Housing Association to create a special candle-holder that commemorates the stories of survivors from the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. This initiative is part of the Holocaust Memorial Trust’s “80 Candles for 80 Years” project, launched to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. The project invited 80 communities and organisations from across the country to design
a unique candle-holder, each one representing the memories and experiences of Holocaust survivors.
The Leeds Jewish Housing Association was selected as one of the communities to participate in this significant project. To unveil the design, a special assembly was held at Leeds Jewish Free School, where the candle-holder was revealed. The event was attended by the Lord Mayor
of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall-Katung, and featured readings, prayers, and reflections. This collaboration not only highlights the importance of remembering the past but also serves as a powerful way to honour those whose lives were affected by the atrocities of Auschwitz.
