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Six Million Steps is a unique International effort led by the Israeli American Council and our community partners, preserving the memory of the lives lost during the Holocaust and bringing attention to the alarming resurgence of antisemitism in the US and around the world.

This year our theme is: NEVER AGAIN IS NOW. Since the horrific attacks of October 7, 2023, in Israel, antisemitism has skyrocketed. We are seeing harassment and bullying in schools and workplaces, and violent attacks in broad daylight on college campuses and in major US cities. The Shoah began first with aggressive rhetoric against Jews. Hate speech turns very quickly into action, so never again IS now.

During the week of 6 Million Steps, leading up to Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), we call on you to gather your community and walk in solidarity. By collectively tracking our footsteps, we honor the memory of the 6 million Jews that were systematically killed in Europe during the Holocaust.