In the aftermath of the Holocaust, Jewish liturgical traditions faced an unprecedented challenge: how could ancient prayers speak to modern atrocity? Rabbi Avraham Holtz answered by reimagining the Viddui (confessional prayer) as a powerful vehicle for Holocaust remembrance and collective moral reckoning. Through systematic recontextualization of the classical Hebrew confessional formula, Holtz transformed the traditional alphabetical acrostic pattern from a framework of individual sins into one addressing societal failures during genocide. The adapted prayer confronts specific moral transgressions - indifference, silence, false security, and inadequate response to persecution - while maintaining the theological authenticity of the original form. This liturgical innovation serves dual purposes as both memorial practice and ethical critique, enabling religious communities to process collective grief through familiar devotional structures. The adaptation's significance extends beyond its role in Holocaust remembrance literature, demonstrating how traditional Jewish prayer forms can evolve to engage with contemporary moral consciousness while preserving their essential religious character.