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Holocaust survivor Ehud Loeb, born in Buehl, Germany, lights the torch during the ceremony

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Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate Avner Shalev speaks during the ceremony

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Ran Danker and Ilay Botner perform during the ceremony

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Minister of Education Gideon Sa’ar speaks during the ceremony

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The Collective Youth Movement Group sings during the ceremony

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The Collective Youth Movement Group sings the Hatikvah at the conclusion of the ceremony