On the occasion of Holocaust Memorial Day I remember my own family: those who perished in the camps; those who fled and disappeared, never to be seen again; those who hid and were hidden; those who were taken; and those who, with luck and kindness--or with great and terrible foresight--survived.

I was taught, as a child, never again. Never again will the world know such horror, such suffering, such death. And not only has it happened many times over--it continues. 

On the occasion of Holocaust Memorial Day, I remember. And I pray only that others remember, too, how easily, how quickly, fear and hate and suspicion turn to evil.

On the occasion of Holocaust Memorial Day, I say Free Palestine. I say No Ban. No Wall. 

Never Again.