Haggadah and resources for meaningful Shoah remembrance
As the generation of Holocaust survivors passes, we must find new, meaningful ways to commemorate the Shoah. The Hartman Institute in Israel developed Hitkansut, a ceremony of remembrance. Similar to the Passover seder, Hitkansut is guided by a Haggadah which weaves together literary texts, testimonies, discussions, prayer, and moments of silence to which participants are invited to contribute their own voices. Hartman North America has lovingly translated the Haggadah linguistically and culturally for the North American audience.
Like so many Jewish rituals, Hitkansut is best experienced as a group: family, synagogue, JCC, or school. Explore these extraordinary resources and learn more about how you can bring Hitkansut to your community.
In appreciation to the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) for supporting this educational program.
Dec 3, 2023
An experiential gathering of Holocaust remembrance that weaves together poetry, prayer, song, survivor testimonies, and audience participation.
Dec 3, 2023
Global community gathering including memory, music, and poetry to commemorate Yom HaShoah through a powerful new ritual.
Dec 3, 2023
Virtual community gathering for Holocaust Remembrance Day 2021
Dec 3, 2023
On the eve of Yom HaShoah, members of the community gathered at the Hartman Institute for an experiential and personal memory circle.
Dec 3, 2023
Justin Pines joins host Abigail Pogrebin to discuss the pioneering concept of Hitkansut, a new ritual for Yom HaShoah.
Dec 3, 2023
Weaving survivor testimonies, literary texts, music, poetry, and prayer together poignantly commemorates the Holocaust in an engaging communal way
Dec 3, 2023
As we prepare to mark a Yom HaShoah for which few survivors remain, we are forced anew to confront the question, “What does it mean to remember?”
