Holocaust Survivor, 87, Shares His Story Across America
When George Rishfeld was three, his parents threw him over a barbed-wire fence to save his life from Nazi soldiers. Now 87, he's on a mission to share his story of survival with the world.
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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.
101-Year-Old Donates 100 Love Letters That Saved Her Life
A Hungarian Holocaust survivor and her late husband sustained each other through forced labor, ghettos, and hiding with secret love letters that are now preserved forever. At 101, Idit Papa donated the entire archive to Yad Vashem so future generations can witness love's power in the darkest times.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cincinnati Photographer Preserves Holocaust Survivors' Stories
Award-winning photographer Madeleine Hordinski created intimate portraits of 41 Holocaust survivors in Cincinnati, pairing them with handwritten testimonies to ensure their stories live on. Many survivors are sharing their experiences publicly for the first time.
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.
Holocaust Survivor Finds Joy After Decades of Depression
Erika Schwartz was born in Nazi-occupied Hungary and lost nearly everyone she loved. Decades later, she discovered a simple practice that transformed her twilight years into the happiest of her life.
AI Avatars Keep Holocaust Survivor Stories Alive Forever
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.
OSU Students Connect With 132 Holocaust Survivors in Ohio
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.
3 Mothers Hid Pregnancies in Holocaust, All Babies Survived
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.
Dance Memorial Honors Holocaust Survivors in the Berkshires
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.
Holocaust Survivor's Story Becomes Film to Inspire Teens
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.
AI Preserves Holocaust Survivors' Stories in Orlando Museum
Central Florida Holocaust survivors are recording their memories using AI technology that will let future visitors have real-time conversations with them. The Museum for Hope & Humanity is creating an interactive experience that keeps survivor testimonies alive for generations.
Chicago Exhibit Honors Genocide Survivors' Treasured Items
Sixty genocide survivors are sharing their most precious possessions in a Chicago exhibit that reveals how simple objects carried across oceans can hold entire family stories. From a toy train shipped ahead to safety to dresses that identified lost children, each item tells a story of resilience.
Teens Become Guardians of Holocaust Survivors' Stories
Eleven students in Greater Manchester are learning Holocaust survivors' stories firsthand to share them with future generations. Through one-on-one friendships, they're preserving memories and fighting hate with hope.
LA Grandkids Preserve Holocaust Stories Before It's Too Late
As only 196,000 Holocaust survivors remain worldwide, a Los Angeles nonprofit is racing against time to preserve their stories through the voices of their grandchildren. "If You Heard What I Heard" creates powerful video interviews that ensure these testimonies of resilience live on forever.
Holocaust Survivors' Stories Preserved for Generations
Before they passed away, Holocaust survivors Manfred Goldberg and Frank Bright shared their childhood experiences in a documentary that ensures their testimony lives on. Their courage to speak after decades of silence helps educate millions about history's darkest chapter.
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