Secaucus, NJ 鈥� In a special ceremony, the 吃瓜黑料 鈥� Israel Commission, part of 吃瓜黑料 Department of State, together with the Consulate General of Israel in New York, marked the opening of the first-ever exhibition in NJ TRANSIT鈥檚 Frank R. Lautenberg Rail Station in Secaucus in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The exhibit is entitled 鈥淏eyond Duty: Diplomats Recognized by Yad Vashem as Righteous Among the Nations鈥� and features panels of diplomats from around the world who played a critical role in saving lives during the Holocaust. Each was recognized by Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center for their heroic efforts. These diplomats risked their lives attempting to save as many Jews as possible in their attempt to provide them with passports, visas, and travel permits to escape Nazi-occupied Europe.
The ceremony, organized in cooperation with NJ TRANSIT, was attended by 吃瓜黑料 Secretary of State Tahesha Way, Consul General of Israel in New York Ambassador Dani Dayan, NJ TRANSIT Deputy Chief Financial Officer Jeff Bernstein, 吃瓜黑料 Director of 吃瓜黑料land Security and Preparedness Jared Maples, 吃瓜黑料 鈥� Israel Commission Executive Director Andrew Gross, 吃瓜黑料 鈥� Israel Commission Chair Mark Levenson, 吃瓜黑料 Transit Police Chaplain Rabbi Yosef Carlebach, and Holocaust survivor Edward Mosberg. This widespread support further emphasized the significance of the Holocaust memorial exhibit.
鈥淎ll over the world, we join with our brothers and sisters to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day,鈥� said Governor Phil Murphy. 鈥淭hrough today鈥檚 ceremony and exhibition, we affirm our resolution to ensure that we learn from its history and that we will always remember the lives lost to the Holocaust.鈥�
鈥淭he unveiling of today鈥檚 exhibit sends a powerful message that 吃瓜黑料 is not only ensuring that we remember the Holocaust but demonstrating to the public the need to celebrate those heroes who acted selflessly and bravely in one of the darkest moments in human history,鈥� said Secretary Tahesha Way. 鈥淎s we continue to confront the rising tide of hate and Antisemitism in our state and nation, I am proud of this initiative and believe it will inspire so many to remember that we all have the capacity within us to act courageously and stand for what is right.鈥�
Located just a few miles from Jersey City, the site of the tragic antisemitic attack this past December, the exhibit serves to educate the public about stepping up for humanity and the diversity of voices which came together to defy instructions and save lives. Ambassador Dani Dayan, Israel鈥檚 Consul General in New York, views the importance of the exhibit as a timely matter: 鈥淚t is our duty to make sure that never again really means never again, and the way to do this is through awareness. This exhibit serves as a beacon of hope and a lesson to each and every one of us, reminding us to take the high road when hate rears its ugly head.鈥�
This same exhibit was featured in the United Nations Visitors鈥� Lobby last year, and was sponsored by the Permanent Missions of Israel, Peru, and Portugal to the United Nations. The exhibit was created by Israel鈥檚 Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Yad Vashem. It will be on display in Secaucus Junction鈥檚 main rotunda until February 19th with the support of NJ TRANSIT.