• HOME
  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT THE MARCH
    • DELEGATIONS
    • GOALS
    • IMPACT STUDY
    • LEADERSHIP
    • LONG TERM STUDY
    • NEWSLETTER
    • RECOMMENDED LINKS
  • NEWSFEED
  • PROGRAMS
    • TEENS
    • YOUNG ADULT
    • ADULT
    • VIRTUAL INITIATIVES
      • HONORING JEWISH HEROISM
      • FROM SOUL TO SOLE
      • LET THERE BE LIGHT
      • MEDICINE & MORALITY
      • PLAQUE PROJECT
      • SPEAK UP AGAINST HATE
      • THE NUREMBERG SYMPOSIUM
      • EMERGING LEADERS
  • SURVIVORS
    • SURVIVOR DATABASE
    • SURVIVOR STORIES
  • ALUMNI
    • ALUMNI REFLECTIONS
    • ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS
    • ALUMNI TESTIMONY
    • SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE
  • CONTACT
    • FIND MY DELEGATION
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT THE MARCH
    • DELEGATIONS
    • GOALS
    • IMPACT STUDY
    • LEADERSHIP
    • LONG TERM STUDY
    • NEWSLETTER
    • RECOMMENDED LINKS
  • NEWSFEED
  • PROGRAMS
    • TEENS
    • YOUNG ADULT
    • ADULT
    • VIRTUAL INITIATIVES
      • HONORING JEWISH HEROISM
      • FROM SOUL TO SOLE
      • LET THERE BE LIGHT
      • MEDICINE & MORALITY
      • PLAQUE PROJECT
      • SPEAK UP AGAINST HATE
      • THE NUREMBERG SYMPOSIUM
      • EMERGING LEADERS
  • SURVIVORS
    • SURVIVOR DATABASE
    • SURVIVOR STORIES
  • ALUMNI
    • ALUMNI REFLECTIONS
    • ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS
    • ALUMNI TESTIMONY
    • SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE
  • CONTACT
    • FIND MY DELEGATION
DONATE

Blog

Archives: Alumni Reflections
  • A Scream in Auschwitz: How One Survivor’s Grief Transformed a Student’s Understanding of the Holocaust

    on January 15, 2025

    During the 2023 March of the Living, Florida student Adam Sobel experienced a defining moment in Auschwitz alongside Holocaust survivor Mary Eckstein Adam: “I…

    Alumni Reflections, Newsfeed, Survivor Stories
    Continue reading
  • Can we all be Righteous Amongst the Nations?

    on May 2, 2023

    I write this reflective blog a few days after returning from March of the Living. Despite the wealth of writing, research, and testimony on…

    Alumni Reflections
    Continue reading
  • Ode to Poland 2023 from Western and Cincinnati Regions

    on April 30, 2023

    Tears enough to fill a well Feeling broken at times, but whole overall A week filled with sadness and overflowing with support Family is…

    Alumni Reflections
    Continue reading
  • How Determined: One Boy’s Holocaust Survival Story Continues to Impact Readers

    on July 19, 2022

    After going on my first March of the Living in 2005, I convinced Martin…

    Alumni Reflections, Newsfeed, Survivor Stories
    Continue reading
  • 2020 Virtual Yom Ha’atzmaut with March of the Living Musicians and Song Leaders

    on April 28, 2020

    2020 MARCH OF THE LIVING VIRTUAL YOM HA'ATZMAUT As there was no March of the Living this year due to Coronavirus, March of the Living musicians and song leaders from the past and present were asked to record and submit songs in honor of Yom Ha’atzmaut.  VIRTUAL MARCH OF THE LIVING For the first time in 32 years, there will be no March of the Living on Holocaust Remembrance Day, due to the Coronavirus.The March of the Living Virtual Plaque Project will continue our tradition of placing messages on plaques on the train tracks of Auschwitz-Birkenau.Join us in honoring those lost in the Holocaust & commit to the fight against antisemitism and racism by declaring that #NeverMeansNever Create your plaque

    Alumni Reflections, Newsfeed, Video, Virtual Initiatives
    Continue reading
  • Emmy Nominated March of the Living Short Films

    on February 27, 2020

    International March of the Living alumna Dana Arschin is a reporter for Fox 5 News in New York and she is also the granddaughter of an Auschwitz survivor. In…

    Alumni Reflections, Newsfeed
    Continue reading
  • They found everlasting love on the March of the Living

    on December 5, 2019

    L’Dor v’dor – from generation to generation. Who would have thought that one bus could change so many lives and that the love that was created on the 2018…

    Alumni Reflections, Newsfeed
    Continue reading
  • A Tale of Two Hatikvah’s: Alumni Reflection: Grant Besner

    on November 18, 2019

    Four years ago, in April of 2015, just a month before I was to graduate from high school, I participated on the March of the Living. Upon arriving in…

    Alumni Reflections, Emerging Leaders, Newsfeed
    Continue reading
  • Marcha De La Vida Mexico “Witness” Magazine

    on October 3, 2019

    We are pleased to share the 2nd issue of March of the Living Mexico’s Alumni Magazine “Witness”.

    Alumni Reflections, Newsfeed
    Continue reading
  • March of the Living affirms and questions

    on June 19, 2019

    This trip will leave you with more…

    Alumni Reflections, Newsfeed
    Continue reading
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7

Recent Posts

  • Memorial Day 2025: Remembering The Heroic Actions Of American Forces In Liberating Europe And Hitler’s Camps 80 Years Ago on 26th May, 2025
  • 60 Holocaust Survivors Marched Alongside 5,000 Participants in the March of the Living in Hungary, Marking 80 Years Since the Liberation of Europe from Nazi Rule on 12th May, 2025
  • 80 Years Since Nazi Germany's Defeat: From Victims to Defenders on 9th May, 2025
  • March of the Living welcomes Cardinal Robert Prevost as the next Pope on 9th May, 2025
  • Yom Ha’atzmaut 2025 on 1st May, 2025
MOTL does not necessarily endorse the views expressed in the various articles and links we post on the Newsfeed of our site. The Newsfeed is for educational, informational and discussion purposes only. Only official March of the Living communiqués reflect the views of the organization.

STAY CONNECTED

Join our mailing list to receive updates on our programming, including the 2025 International March of the Living.

Mailing List Signup

The International March of the Living is an educational program, bringing individuals from around the world to Poland and Israel to study the history of the Holocaust and to examine the roots of prejudice, intolerance and hatred.

HOW TO FIND US

2 West 45th Street
Suite 1112
New York, NY 10036
Tel: +1.212.869.6800
Fax: +1.212.869.6822
Email: motl@motl.org

Facebook Instagram X-twitter Youtube

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT

Support our ongoing efforts to make a difference in our pursuit of engagement and enlightenment through education.
DONATE NOW

Copyright © 2025 · International March of the Living · All Rights Reserved.

Website Powered by Starburst Communications

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT