Remembering Max Iland Z”L

International March of the Living mourns the passing of Max Iland (1932-2022), Holocaust survivor and educator, who participated in several March of the Living programs with the Canadian delegation….

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Remembering Sarah Singer-Nourie Z”L

International March of the Living mourns the recent passing of Sarah Singer-Nourie. Sarah led the March of the Living delegation from Cincinnati, Ohio for several years. Her passion, enthusiasm…

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Remembering Irene Mermelstein Z”L

International March of the Living mourns the passing of Irene Hershkowitz Mermelstein Z”L, a Holocaust survivor who participated in several March…

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Remembering Max Eisen Z”L

The International March of the Living expresses deep sorrow over the passing of Holocaust Survivor Max Eisen z”l. Max, a native of Slovakia, took part in two death marches during the Holocaust, and participated in 18 March of the Living journeys where he retold his story as a young boy in Auschwitz to thousands of teenagers. In a recent interview on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Max remarked on the difficult role Holocaust survivors have to play: “We are the survivors; we have a very difficult job you know. We’re up against a huge steamroller. We’re outnumbered, I’m really hoping that people will never forget it. I always say that without history there will be no memory, and without memory there will be no future.” May his memory be for a blessing. Max Eisen Obituary – Canadian Jewish News Max Eisen’s on location testimony from the joint March of the Living – USC Shoah Foundation  360 project filmed in May 2019 on his last March of the Living Max Eisen’s book launch in New York in the joint March of the Living – Museum of Jewish Heritage program held in January 2020 Max Eisen page from the Witness book USC Shoah Foundation Tribute to Max Eisen Max Eisen in Memoriam Video: Max was born in 1929, in Moldava, former Czechoslovakia. Max had two brothers and a younger sister. In spring 1939, Max and his family were deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Max worked in slave labour with his father and uncle, but in September 1944, the two were selected out, leaving Max alone. One day, after being sent to the Auschwitz hospital with a severe beating, he was operated on by the camp surgeon, Dr. Tadeusz Orzeszko, a Polish political prisoner. All patients who could not return to work were being taken to Birkenau and gassed. Dr. Orzeszko removed Max from his stretcher and made him clean the floor of the operating room, effectively saving his life. Max survived a death march to Mauthausen, Melk and Ebensee. He was liberated by the US Army on May 6, 1945. Max arrived in Canada on October 25, 1949, and then moved to Toronto. He married Ivy Cosman. They have two children, two grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. “My first experience on the March of the Living was with my granddaughter in 1998. I was scared and nervous and not sure what to expect. I have learned first hand that without history there is no memory, and without memory there is no future. This is why we need the March of the Living, to continue to educate and teach all future generations.”   LEARN MORE ABOUT MAX

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Remembering Max Glauben, Z”L

International March of the Living deeply mourns the loss of Max Glauben, beloved Holocaust survivor and educator who passed away on April 28,…

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Remembering Avraham Hirchson

International March of the Living mourns the passing of Avraham Hirchson, former Member of Knesset and Israeli Cabinet Minister who initiated…

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Remembering Irving Roth, z”l

International March of the Living mourns the passing of Holocaust survivor and educator, our teacher and mentor, Irving Roth, z”l. Irving Roth educated countless students and adults from all over the world about the history and lessons of the Holocaust through the March of the Living and many other worthy educational organizations. A dedicated advocate for human rights, and proud supporter of the Jewish people and Israel, Irving Roth touched everyone he spoke to with his singular erudition, eloquence and wisdom. He truly embodied Elie Wiesel’s words, “When you listen to witness, you become a witness”, creating many thousands of dedicated witnesses around the world committed to sharing the history of the Holocaust and his message of love, peace and respect. The Jewish people and the world were blessed with the presence of Irving Roth for over 90 years, and we commit to continue bearing the torch of his memory and the invaluable lessons he taught us long into the future.May his memory be a blessing and may his family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.To learn more about Irving’s story, scroll down or click here.  Click on the video players below to watch videos of Irving Roth speaking on March of the Living programs Images of Irving Roth participating in the March of the Living in Poland, in Treblinka and Auschwitz, taken from the book, Witness: Passing the Torch of Holocaust Memory to New Generations. MORE ABOUT IRVING ROTH, Z"L Irving Roth, z”l, was born in Czechoslovakia in 1929. He grew up going to school and playing soccer with kids his own age. But by 1938, as the Nazis took power, his life started to slowly change. He was no longer allowed to attend school, play soccer, or go to the park. His family lost their business and they went into hiding in Hungary.By 1944, Irving Roth, found himself on a cattle car to Auschwitz at the age of 14. He arrived after three days and was immediately separated from his grandfather, grandmother, aunt, and 10-year-old cousin. He never seen them again, as they were sent to the gas chambers. By 1945, Roth and his brother survived Auschwitz but were forced on the death march to Buchenwald. Upon arrival, they were separated and his brother was sent to Bergen Belsen where he later died. On April 11, 1945, Buchenwald was liberated. Irving Roth survived the Holocaust to return home to his parents, the only other surviving family members. Irving Roth spent decades travelling to share his story of the Holocaust and the hatred that killed 6 million Jews. He also wrote a book on his story titled “Bondi’s Brother”.  In late 2020, Irving was featured in the documentary film, NEVER AGAIN?, about the horrors of anti-Semitism and the power of survival and redemption. Irving passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. 

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Remembering Howard Kleinberg, z”l

We mourn the loss of Holocaust survivor and March of the Living educator, Howard Kleinberg, z”l, (1926-2020), a well-known and much beloved Auschwitz…

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Remembering Joe (Israel) Sachs, z”l

We mourn the loss of Holocaust survivor and March of the Living educator, Joe (Israel) Sachs, z”l, who travelled with our…

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Remembering Hank Brodt z”l

We mourn the loss of Holocaust survivor and March of the Living educator, Hank Brodt, z”l, who travelled with our Mid Atlantic Region…

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