71 Spring 2026 combating antisemitism, the legal status of refugees, the principle of the best interests of the child—including cases involving Jewish children adopted by non-Jewish families—compensation regimes, concepts of state justice, and the restitution of unlawfully appropriated property. In conclusion, the preservation of Holocaust memory is not solely a matter of historical commemoration, but a continuing legal, moral, and educational imperative. Its relevance extends beyond remembrance, serving as a critical foundation for addressing contemporary challenges and safeguarding the future against the recurrence of atrocities.n Adv. Rachel Levitan is an Israeli attorney and the founder and head of Levitan Sharon Law firm. She is a member of the Board of IJL. Over the past eight years, Adv. Levitan has transitioned into academia and currently lectures at several institutions of higher education in Israel, within faculties of law. Her academic work focuses on the intersection between historical events and contemporary legal doctrine. She is the creator and lecturer of a specialized academic course, “Holocaust and Law,” which offers a rigorous examination of the relationship between Holocaust-era events and modern legal challenges, with particular emphasis on their continuing relevance to contemporary legal systems.
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