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8 Holocaust Survivors Lead Israel's Memorial Ceremony
Global News23h ago

8 Holocaust Survivors Lead Israel's Memorial Ceremony

Eight Holocaust survivors will take center stage at Israel's national remembrance ceremony, sharing stories that span seven countries and decades of rebuilt lives. Their presence honors the past while celebrating the resilience that brought them to Israel.

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Love Letters From Concentration Camps Inspire Hope
Global News1d ago

Love Letters From Concentration Camps Inspire Hope

A son is sharing his parents' extraordinary Holocaust love story, built on secret letters exchanged between concentration camps. Fred Polak's presentation honors survivors who chose love over despair during humanity's darkest chapter.

Google: survivor story2 min read
Teen Preserves Holocaust Survivor Great-Grandmother's Story
Community Heroes2d ago

Teen Preserves Holocaust Survivor Great-Grandmother's Story

A 16-year-old Baltimore student created an 18-minute video honoring his great-grandmother who survived Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen. Dylan Rauseo is ensuring the stories of Holocaust survivors live on as the number of living witnesses declines.

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Detroit Publisher Shares Holocaust Legacy in New Memoir
Global News3d ago

Detroit Publisher Shares Holocaust Legacy in New Memoir

Arthur Horwitz's forthcoming memoir reveals how his mother's Holocaust survival shaped three generations of his family. The longtime Detroit Jewish News publisher transforms inherited trauma into a story of contribution and hope.

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Holocaust Survivors' Love Story Lives On Through Son
Global News3d ago

Holocaust Survivors' Love Story Lives On Through Son

A couple fell in love by smuggling letters between Nazi concentration camps, defying impossible odds. Now their son shares their story of hope to combat hatred in New Jersey communities.

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6 Holocaust Survivors Share Stories at Atlanta Memorial
Global News3d ago

6 Holocaust Survivors Share Stories at Atlanta Memorial

At 87, George Rishfeld still feels younger every time he shares his Holocaust survival story, and he's racing against time. This Sunday, six survivors aged 87 to 96 will speak at Atlanta's annual Holocaust Remembrance Day, determined to pass their eyewitness testimony to the next generation before it's too late.

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Houston Opens 25 Living Rooms for Holocaust Survivors' Stories
Community Heroes3d ago

Houston Opens 25 Living Rooms for Holocaust Survivors' Stories

On April 14, Holocaust survivors and their families will share personal stories in 25 Houston living rooms, transforming Holocaust Remembrance Day into an intimate experience of hope and resilience. The global movement Zikaron BaSalon brings history to life through small gatherings where listeners become witnesses.

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Teacher Preserves Holocaust Survivor's Story for Students
Acts of KindnessApr 2

Teacher Preserves Holocaust Survivor's Story for Students

A former teacher turned a Holocaust survivor's powerful testimony into a book that's now sparking conversations in classrooms nationwide. Hannah's story of escaping Nazi persecution at 14 lives on through Patricia Stiehr's novel written specifically for middle schoolers.

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Deaf Holocaust Survivor Shares Story at Frederick Event
Acts of KindnessApr 1

Deaf Holocaust Survivor Shares Story at Frederick Event

Eugene Bergman survived a POW camp and helped the Polish resistance at age 12 despite being deaf. Two Frederick synagogues are joining forces to share his story and remind their community that "never again" means taking action today.

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Students From 6 Countries Win Holocaust Hope Writing Contest
Acts of KindnessMar 25

Students From 6 Countries Win Holocaust Hope Writing Contest

More than 200 schools across 32 states and six countries entered Chapman University's 27th annual Holocaust Art & Writing Contest, where students turned survivor stories into powerful tributes to hope. Winners presented their creative works alongside Holocaust survivors in an emotional intergenerational gathering.

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Grandson Honors Holocaust Survivor with 200-Year-Old Cello
Global NewsMar 19

Grandson Honors Holocaust Survivor with 200-Year-Old Cello

A musician will perform on his grandfather's antique cello that was smuggled out of Nazi Austria, sharing a family's Holocaust survival story. The April event aims to keep Holocaust memories alive for future generations.

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Holocaust Survivor Breaks Silence to Fight Rising Hate
Global NewsFeb 14

Holocaust Survivor Breaks Silence to Fight Rising Hate

After decades of silence, 90-year-old Lex Silbiger is sharing his family's daring escape from Nazi-occupied Holland to help combat the spread of hatred today. His message of remembrance and compassion is reaching a new generation of students.

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Holocaust Survivor's Grandson Serves Israel as IDF Medic
Community HeroesFeb 7

Holocaust Survivor's Grandson Serves Israel as IDF Medic

An IDF captain honors his Holocaust survivor grandfather by serving in the Israeli military, turning "never again" from words into action. His grandfather, who survived Nazi camps as a child, lived to see his grandson defend the Jewish homeland.

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Holocaust Survivor to Share Escape Story at Elon U
Community HeroesFeb 5

Holocaust Survivor to Share Escape Story at Elon U

Alexander "Lex" Silbiger, who fled the Nazis through four countries as a child, will speak at Elon University's Holocaust Remembrance Day on February 12. The Duke professor emeritus is part of a nine-year tradition bringing survivor stories to students.

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Grandson of Holocaust Survivor Serves in Israeli Military
Global NewsFeb 4

Grandson of Holocaust Survivor Serves in Israeli Military

A British man moved to Israel alone and joined the IDF, fulfilling the dream his Holocaust survivor grandfather never could. His grandfather, who lost his younger brother in the camps, lived to see him sworn in and spoke proudly of his service until his death months ago.

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Pope Leo XIV Calls for World Free of Antisemitism
Acts of KindnessJan 29

Pope Leo XIV Calls for World Free of Antisemitism

Pope Leo XIV marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day with a powerful appeal for a world without antisemitism, prejudice, or persecution. The leader of the Catholic Church honored the millions murdered in the Holocaust while urging dialogue over violence in today's conflicts.

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Grandkids Share Holocaust Stories Before Memories Fade
Acts of KindnessJan 28

Grandkids Share Holocaust Stories Before Memories Fade

A nonprofit is racing against time to preserve Holocaust history through the last generation who heard survivor stories firsthand. Seventy-five grandchildren have shared their stories, with 500 more waiting to participate.

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Holocaust Survivor Gives First Hebrew Speech at UN
Acts of KindnessJan 28

Holocaust Survivor Gives First Hebrew Speech at UN

At 91, Sara Weinstein made history by delivering the first Hebrew testimony at a UN General Assembly Holocaust Remembrance ceremony. Her powerful story of survival and warning about rising antisemitism moved the world stage.

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Daughter Shares Father's Holocaust Story After 13 Years
Acts of KindnessJan 28

Daughter Shares Father's Holocaust Story After 13 Years

Bea Lurie spent 13 years writing her father's Holocaust survival story after he finally opened up when she was 44. Sol Lurie, now 95, survived six concentration camps and has inspired thousands through his message of resilience.

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87-Year-Old Shares Holocaust Story With Great-Granddaughter
Community HeroesJan 28

87-Year-Old Shares Holocaust Story With Great-Granddaughter

For the first time in her life, 87-year-old Holocaust survivor Cipora Zoberman shared her story on camera with student filmmakers at a Chicago-area school. Her great-granddaughter was behind the camera, hearing the family history that shaped her own name.

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