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A baby who survived the Holocaust in a Swedish diplomat's safe house is now dedicating her life to keeping history alive and teaching tolerance. At 81, Judith Gross continues to inspire college students with her message of resilience and hope.
Emily Shulman shared her parents' Holocaust survival story with New Jersey high school students, teaching them the difference between being "watchers" who stand by and "doers" who help others in need. The powerful two-hour presentation left students committed to standing up for those who need help.
A North Carolina history teacher is keeping a 90-year-old Holocaust survivor's legacy alive by sharing his story of courage with middle schoolers. Steve Goldberg promised his friend Abe Piasek he would continue teaching hope through history.
A 96-year-old Holocaust survivor recorded her life story using interactive technology just months before she passed away. Now her testimony will teach future generations forever through an Arizona museum exhibit.
As Holocaust survivors reach 100, new AI technology lets students ask questions and hear their stories directly—even after they're gone. Sonia Warshawski recorded answers to hundreds of questions so her testimony will never be lost.
A picture book about a girl who escaped Nazi Germany on the Kindertransport is now a hands-on workshop teaching 20,000 students about empathy, courage, and standing up for others. Eli and Jill Rabinowitz are bringing one survivor's message of hope to a new generation.
A neighborhood watchmaker who survived Nazi concentration camps got his wish to share his story with the world. The 17-minute film "Watching Walter" premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, bringing audiences to audible gasps.
Ohio State University students who visited concentration camps in Poland returned home to share lunch and stories with 132 Holocaust survivors living in Central Ohio. The February gathering bridged generations, ensuring precious firsthand accounts aren't lost to time.
Three Jewish women concealed their pregnancies from Nazi guards, gave birth on death trains and in concentration camps, and miraculously kept their newborns alive in 1945. Eva Clarke, Hana Berger-Moran, and Mark Olsky are now 80 years old and share an unbreakable bond as some of the youngest Holocaust survivors.
After 93 years of silence, Jerry Guttman is ready to tell the world how his family escaped Nazi Germany twice and built a remarkable life across four continents. His story of resilience proves that taking risks and staying positive can change everything.
George Rishfeld, who survived the Holocaust as a hidden child, shared his powerful story with Campbell High School students. The visit, organized by student leaders, reminds us why preserving firsthand accounts matters more than ever.
A powerful dance performance turns one choreographer's family history into a moving tribute that helps students and communities stand against hate. The Berkshires welcomes a three-part series combining art, education, and hope.
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.
A Republican ex-governor and Democratic Holocaust survivor's daughter are proving that unity is possible in divided times. Their annual International Religious Freedom Summit brings together persecuted communities worldwide around one powerful idea: freedom for everyone, everywhere.
Herbert Heller survived Auschwitz, hid his past for decades, then spent his final years sharing hope with young people. Now his story lives on in "The Optimist," a film opening March 11 that bridges generations with a message of resilience.
Osi Sladek, a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor, continues traveling to schools like Red Rocks Community College to share his firsthand experiences with new generations. His dedication ensures that the lessons of history remain alive and personal for thousands of students.
An 86-year-old Holocaust survivor hidden by rescuers as a toddler brought history to life for Georgia students. His message: education is our best defense against hatred.
George Rishfeld, hidden by a Catholic family as a child during the Holocaust, brought history to life for Campbell High School students. His message: education is the only way to combat hatred.
When George Rishfeld walked into Campbell High School, he brought history to life for students who will be among the last to hear survivor stories firsthand. The 86-year-old spent three years hidden by a Catholic family during the Holocaust, and now he's making sure the lessons live on.
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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