The 2027 theme invites us to reflect on how prejudice against Jewish people (antisemitism) was normalised and embedded in cultural, legal, social and educational places in the lead-up to the Holocaust. It alerts us to where prejudice – against Jewish people and against other minorities – can be seen today. It challenges us to stop excusing prejudice as ‘inevitable’ and instead creates space for thoughtful, informed dialogue on how we can build a society with no place for hate. As antisemitism and other forms of prejudice increasingly plague our societies, we must do more. History shows that prejudice grows when tolerated and diminishes when individuals and institutions take responsibility. We must remember the past to protect the future.

To inform and educate students and teachers from every background about the Holocaust, its historical context and the important lessons to be learned for today.



To discuss the role of individuals in combating prejudice and hatred.

What We Do

We offer free half day (2½ hour) Holocaust education sessions in our synagogue for year 9 pupils of local London Borough of Barnet schools and teacher training students from Middlesex University at the end of January/early February each year, around the time of Holocaust Memorial Day.

The sessions comprise a short introduction to the Holocaust from a Holocaust Education Trust trained educator, a speaker who is either a Holocaust survivor, Refugee from Nazism or a child/grandchild who tells the story of their parent/grandparent and an interactive workshop that gives further insight into an aspect of the Holocaust, encouraging the students to think about the roles of bystanders, both active and passive. There is also a candle lighting ceremony at the end of each session, allowing time for reflection.

The Legacy of Covid-19

Due to the Covid-19 restrictions our 2021 and 2022 Holocaust education was carried out solely online. All resources are still available and can be viewed/downloaded by following the HMD 2021 and HMD 2022 links.