Join us for our annual Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony centred around the theme, “Create a Better Future”, where we come together to remember the Holocaust and subsequent genocides.
In partnership with the Wiener Holocaust Library, we will present a powerful blend of testimonies alongside artefacts, photographs, and documents that highlight the stories of survivors honour the memory of the victims and encourage reflection on the past, present, and future.
The ceremony will feature distinguished speakers and musical performances . We are honoured to use a candle provided by Camden Council for the candle-lighting ceremony—one of only 70 specially designed by Sir Anish Kapoor.
Lord Daniel Finkelstein
Lord Finkelstein is a British journalist and opinion writer. A former executive editor of The Times, he continues to write for the paper. He has been Political Columnist of the Year four times and recently joined the board of Chelsea Football Club. He was appointed to the House of Lords in 2013.
His book Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad has received widespread acclaim, being celebrated in several literary awards. It was also recognised as one of the best books of 2023 by The Financial Times, The Spectator and The Economist, and became an instant Sunday Times bestseller.
Lord John Mann
Lord Mann served as the Labour MP for Bassetlaw in the East Midlands from 2001 to 2019 before stepping down ahead of the 2019 general election, citing his opposition to Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership.
During his time in Parliament, he chaired the All-Party Parliamentary Group Against Antisemitism and was an outspoken critic of antisemitism. In 2019, he was appointed as an independent adviser to the government by the then Prime Minister Theresa May and elevated to the House of Lords, where he initially sat without party affiliation. He re-joined the Labour whip in May 2024.
Dr. Agnes Kaposi
Dr. Agnes Kaposi, born in Hungary in 1932, survived the Holocaust as a child labourer in Austrian camps and was liberated by the Soviet Army. After enduring post-war Stalinism, she fled during the 1956 Hungarian revolution, settling in Britain. A trailblazing engineer, she became the third woman elected Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, while building a family and a distinguished career as a researcher, educator, and consultant.
Jonny Turgel
Jonny Turgel has trained with leading chazzanim (cantors) and vocal coaches in the UK and abroad, developing a distinctive style that resonates with today’s audiences. As the grandson of two Holocaust survivors, he takes pride in officiating at Anglo-Jewry's commemorative events, including leading the national Holocaust Memorial Day service, with appearances on the BBC and ITV. He has also performed for royalty and prime ministers on numerous occasions.
Josh Nesbitt
Josh Nesbitt is an experienced pianist, vocalist, and session musician with over a decade of experience performing at events, including luxury weddings and prestigious venues worldwide. In addition to his solo work, Josh is a skilled collaborator, working with artists across diverse music genres.
"Dr Wiener’s Library” Exhibition
To mark Holocaust Memorial Day and celebrate our partnership with The Wiener Holocaust Library, we're delighted to be hosting their travelling exhibition.
This exhibition explores the history of The Wiener Holocaust Library and its collections within the context of the dramatic events that shaped them. It examines the rise of the Nazis, the War and theHolocaust, and Dr. Alfred Wiener’s efforts to document and disseminate evidence of persecution and genocide of Europe’s Jews.
As the world’s oldest and Britain’s largest archive on the Nazi era and the Holocaust, the Library continues its vital mission to preserve history and promote understanding through education, exhibitions, and events, featuring materials from its extensive collections.
The exhibition will be on display in our foyer (opposite the front desk) from 22-29 January.