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The President of the Bundestag will participate in Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremonies in the Knesset: "An expression of the special connection that exists with Israel" - Walla! news

2022-04-27T07:22:30.974Z


The Speaker of the Knesset will host Barbel Bass, who will talk to the Chief Rabbi about experiences during World War II and speak. This is the first time a senior German figure has taken part in Knesset ceremonies. "I have no doubt that this exciting visit will also help strengthen the connection.


The President of the Bundestag will participate in Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremonies in the Knesset: "An expression of the special connection that exists with Israel"

The Speaker of the Knesset will host Barbel Bass, who will talk to the Chief Rabbi about experiences during World War II and speak. This is the first time a senior German figure has taken part in Knesset ceremonies. "I have no doubt that this exciting visit will also help strengthen the connection.

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27/04/2022

Wednesday, 27 April, 2022, 10:12 Updated: 10:16

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President of the Bundestag in Germany.

Barbel Bass (Photo: Reuters)

The President of the Bundestag, Barbel Bass, will participate today (Wednesday) in the Holocaust Remembrance and Heroism Day ceremonies in the Knesset.

This is the first time that a senior German figure has taken part in Knesset ceremonies.

Knesset Speaker Miki Levy said that "this is another important expression of the special connection that exists between Israel and Germany and of the historical responsibility for the Holocaust crimes that Germany has taken on.

I have no doubt that this exciting visit will also help strengthen the connection and parliamentary work between the Knesset and the Bundestag. "

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The schedule for Knesset Remembrance Day ceremonies

  • Today, Wednesday, 27.4

  • 10:30 - Reception ceremony for the President of the State Bundestag at the entrance plaza to the Knesset

  • 14:00 - Knesset Speaker Miki Levy will host in his office the highlights of the beacons at the state assembly that marks the events of Holocaust Martyrs 'and Heroes' Remembrance Day at Kibbutz Lohamei Haghetaot.

  • 18:00 - The President of the Bundestag, Barbel Bass, in a conversation with the former Chief Rabbi of Israel, Israel Meir Lau, about his experiences during the war.

  • 19:00 - "Memory in the living room" will be held for the first time in the Knesset.

    Holocaust survivor Yosef Hershkovitz will tell his audience about the experiences of teenagers and young people during the war and answer their questions.

    Sing to me Biran Yashir.

  • Tomorrow, Thursday, 28.4

  • 08:00 - Lighting of memorial candles by Knesset members, ministers and heads of state.

  • 09:30 - The Speaker of the Knesset and the President of the Bundestag will light memorial candles and deliver speeches.

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