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Food, Hope & Resilience: A conversation with the author June Hersh and a Holocaust Survivor
Join us on March 14th at 5PM PT | 8PM ET for a conversation with June Hersh, author of Food, Hope & Resilience: Authentic Recipes and Remarkable Stories from Holocaust Survivors. Moderated by International March of the Living President, Phyllis Greenberg Heideman. REGISTER NOW BUY THE BOOK ABOUT THE BOOKThis vital collection of survivor stories uplifts and inspires alongside recipes that nourish your soul. Read about daring partisans who fought in the woods, hidden children who sought comfort from strangers and those who endured unimaginable internment. For Holocaust survivors, food was a way to connect their lives before the war with the homes they created after. Their kitchens were filled with the aromas of familiar foods like chicken soup and brisket while unfamiliar delights they adopted, like arroz con pollo and gnocchi, became part of their repertoire. These are the recipes they share with you. Culinary icons such as Michael Solomonov, Jonathan Waxman, Ina Garten and more contribute their own recipes as tribute to the remarkable survivor community. Author June Hersh gives readers a taste of history and a life-affirming message that honors the legacy of Holocaust survivors.
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Commemorating 85 Years Since The First Kindertransport, Dec. 1938
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, 12:00-1:00PM ET FeaturingPremiere of International March of the Living Film, “If We Never See Each Other Again”, with survivor testimony from the USC Shoah Foundation.Remarks – Lilly Maier, Historian and Author, discussing her newly published book, “Arthur and Lilly, the Girl and the Holocaust Survivor”Historical overview on the Kindertransport – Prof. Michael Berenbaum REGISTER NOW “Arthur and Lilly, the Girl and the Holocaust Survivor”What do a 75-year-old Los Angeles based rocket engineer and an eleven-year-old schoolgirl from Austria have in common? Not much at first glance, but Arthur and Lilly influenced each other’s lives in a fateful way. When Arthur Kern knocked on the door of the house where he grew up as a boy in Vienna, Austria, an eleven year old girl opened. Neither of them knew that this chance encounter would change both of their lives forever. In 1939, Arthur‘s Jewish parents sent their son abroad on a so-called Kindertransport (“children’s transport”), hoping to save him from the Holocaust. The separation is a traumatic experience for the ten-year-old. Although he is rescued – from Austria via France to the USA – his family is murdered by the Nazis. He never sees them again. Sixty-five years later: During a visit to his parents‘ former apartment in Vienna, Austria, Arthur Kern – by now a retired rocket engineer involved in the moon landing – meets eleven-year-old Lilly Maier. A decisive encounter for both of them, which not only shapes Lilly’s further life, but also leads to Arthur receiving a long-lost legacy from his parents. A moving tale of two lives that fatefully cross paths, and an immensely knowledgeable insight into an unknown Holocaust story: the rescue of hundreds of Jewish children to America on a Kindertransport BUY THE BOOK
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Living Testimony: Commemorating One Month Since October 7th
Marking the one-month anniversary since the tragic events of October 7th. The commemoration provides space for reflection and remembrance as we collectively acknowledge the profound and enduring impact of this fateful day.Firsthand accounts from victims including a heartbroken father whose child is still being held hostage in Gaza, members of kibbutzim whose communities were brutally ravaged and destroyed, a resilient survivor of the Nova Music Festival, and an IDF soldier currently engaged in the ongoing conflict.By hearing their testimonies, we will bear witness to the indelible scars left by October 7th. WATCH NOW
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Contrast and Comparison: The Holocaust and The Simchat Torah War
International March of the Living hosted “Contrast and Comparison: The Holocaust and The Simchat Torah War“, a conversation with Dr. Michael Berenbaum on Thursday, October 26, 2023, moderated by Richard D. Heideman. SPEAKER Michael Berenbaum is a Rabbi, writer, lecturer and teacher consulting in the conceptual development of museums and development of historical films. He is the Director of the Sigi Ziering Institute: Exploring the Ethical and Religious Implications of the Holocaust and a Professor of Jewish Studies at the American Jewish University and the author and editor of 20 books, scores of scholarly articles, and hundreds of journalistic pieces. Michael was also the Executive Editor of the Second Edition of the Encyclopaedia Judaica. He was Project Director overseeing the creation of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the first Director of its Research Institute and later served as President and CEO of the Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation, which took the testimony of 52,000 Holocaust survivors in 32 languages and 57 countries. His work in film has won Emmy Awards and Academy Awards. Michael has guided many MOTL Adult and Young Adult Delegations over the years. MODERATOR Richard D. Heideman, Esq. is Senior Counsel for the Washington, DC-based law firm Heideman Nudelman & Kalik, PC, where he serves as Counsel to Victims of Terrorism, Antisemitism and Human Rights Violations. He also serves as Honorary President for Bnai Brith International, is the immediate past president of the American Zionist Movement, and was the founding chair of the Washington Lawyers Committee at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. He is also the founder and co-chair of the Israel Forever Foundation, and the author of the recently published book, The Bloody Price of Freedom.
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Let There Be Light: Kristallnacht Initiative
UPCOMING Moving moments will includes portions of memorial programs held in the United Arab Emirates, Israel and Austria.In a history making moment, Dubai hosted its first ever Holocaust commemoration on the eve of Kristallnacht, a powerful symbol of reconciliation and important step in Holocaust education.Testimony from Holocaust survivors Eve Kugler and Walter Bingham, first hand eye witnesses to the events of Kristallnacht, will also be featured. NOVEMBER 14, 2022 | 12PM NY / 7PM ISRAEL Global Campaign of unity in solidarity against antisemitism, racism, hatred and intolerance Despite the fact that Kristallnacht – the Night of Broken Glass, which saw the destruction of thousands of synagogues and Jewish institutions, took place 83 years ago, the world has still not learned the lessons of the past. Attacks on Houses of Worship of all faiths continuously occur, time and time again.Our Global Campaign of Unity “Let There Be Light,” encourages all to unite in solidarity against antisemitism, racism, hatred and intolerance by keeping the lights on in Houses of Worship, public institutions and private homes around the world on the night of November 9th. JOIN THE ONLINE CAMPAIGN Since we launched the campaign in 2020, we have reached millions around the world, brought together over 1000 Houses of Worship of all faiths and institutions and partners from over 75 countries; and have been featured in over 120 news outlets worldwide. Our message of spreading light over the darkness of hate was displayed on the façade of the Coventry Cathedral in the United Kingdom, the walls of the Old City in Jerusalem, Jewish Community Building in Paris, France, the City Hall in Thessaloniki, Greece, the Great Synagogue in Budapest, Hungary, and the Nozyk Synagogue in Warsaw, Poland. In addition, we have produced two educational programs, which you can watch by clicking on the video players below.In commemoration of the 84th Anniversary of Kristallnacht In 2022, “Let There Be Light” events were held in Vienna, Jerusalem and Dubai, together with Holocaust survivors who were eyewitnesses to the attack and who shared their stories of survival. The Dubai event, the first ever Holocaust commemoration in the Arab world, was a powerful symbol of reconciliation and an important step in widening the impact of Holocaust education.On Nov. 8th, International March of the Living streamed a Kristallnacht memorial service from Toronto, Canada and Dusseldorf, Germany, inspired by a March of the Living commissioned film – “It Was The Right Thing To Do” – telling the story of a remarkable act of courage by a German woman toward a Jewish family in Dusseldorf during the Nazi era. 2022 PROGRAM IN DUBAI 2022 PROGRAM IN DUSSELDORF Facebook is an official partner of LET THERE BE LIGHT “Initiatives like the March of the Living’s Let there be Light commemoration of Kristallnacht which encourages individuals, institutions and houses of worship to keep their lights on the evening of November 9th.”– Sheryl Sandberg, former Chief Operating Officer, Facebook, at the Malmö International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism in October 2021 READ MORE VIEW ALL PARTNERS Play Video (Click on the video player above to watch her remarks) 2021 PROGRAM 2020 PROGRAM LEARN MORE Emotional meeting in Dubai: Holocaust survivor shares her story with Emirati youth Learn More » Let There Be Light 2022: Remembering Kristallnacht Around the World Learn More » Let There Be Light 2022 Commemoration in the UAE Learn More » Kristallnacht Film Presentation & Memorial Service from Dusseldorf, Germany Learn More » Let There Be Light: 2021 Kristallnacht Commemoration Learn More » Jewish leaders take park in March of the Living initiative commemorating Kristallnacht Learn More » Memories of Kristallnacht: By a second generation survivor. Learn More » 83 years since Kristallnacht: “Jews are still unsafe” Learn More » Holocaust survivors who witnessed “Kristallnacht”: The world has not learned the lesson Learn More » March of the Living to honor Paul Miller for his lifelong commitment to fighting hatred Learn More »
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New Film: ‘Three Minutes: A Lengthening’
The International March of the Living is proud to be a sponsor of various virtual and in-person film screenings and LIVE Q&A with Bianca Stigter, Director of the new, award-winning documentary about the Holocaust ‘Three Minutes – A Lengthening’. On Monday, August 15, 2022, we hosted an interview with Bianca on Zoom, in advance of the film’s premiere on August 19th. The program was moderated by Jon Kean. Click on the video player to watch the recording. For information about all upcoming theatrical cities, please visit www.threeminutesfilm.com. Three minutes of home movie footage, mostly in color, shot by David Kurtz in 1938, are the only known moving images left of the Jewish inhabitants of Nasielsk, Poland, before the Holocaust. Those precious minutes are examined in intricate detail to unravel the human stories hidden in the celluloid. Tracing the story of those three minutes begins with the journey of Glenn Kurtz to discover more about his grandfather’s film, ultimately leading to identifying people and places otherwise erased from history, and helping to connect a Holocaust Survivor with his lost childhood. Co-Produced by Steve McQueen (Director, 12 Years a Slave. Narrated by Helena Bonham Carter.The original footage was restored and archived at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum – Three Minutes Archival Film Footage.World Premiere at the Venice Film Festival followed by Telluride, Toronto and Sundance. Winner of the 2022 DocAviv inaugural Yad Vashem Award, the Brussels International Film Festival European Young Jury Award and a Special Mention, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Jury Award for Best Doc, and Virgin Dublin International Film Festival Award for Best Doc. Follow the film on Facebook here.For questions about the film, please email Tamar Simon at Mean Streets Management or 917-670-6824.
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ISRAWOW | The Israeli Code Challenge: A virtual escape room for Israel 74
(Desplácese hacia abajo para español) Each year, the March of the Living proudly holds Independence Day events in…
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2022 March of the Living
2022 MARCH OF THE LIVING 2022 International March of the Living took place this year on April 28th in person following a two-year hiatus during the COVID-19 global pandemic. The theme of the March focused on the importance of passing the responsibility for Holocaust remembrance and education to the next generation – the grandchildren of those who endured the dark days of Nazi oppression and systematic annihilation of more than 6 million Jewish victims and those committed to remembering the past as a teaching tool for the future. JOIN OUR ONLINE CAMPAIGN As time marches on, the stories of Holocaust survivors are at risk of becoming faded memories. Help us prevent history from being rewritten and fight against Holocaust denial and distortion, antisemitism and all forms of hatred. SAVE A MEMORY View our gallery of stories collected from March of the Living Holocaust Survivors and commit to keep their memories alive SHARE A MESSAGE Create your own virtual plaque with a message of hope or peace or in honor/remembrance of a Holocaust survivor MAKE A DONATION When you donate to March of the Living, you will have a powerful effect on the future of Holocaust Education around the globe DOWNLOAD CAMPAIGN KIT IN THE NEWS March of Living to resume following two-year hiatus (Jerusalem Post)The March of the Living is due to take place in Poland on April 28, 2022, to mark Israel’s national Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom HaShoah. March of the Living resumes, but it may be the last year Holocaust survivors attend (Times of Israel)The annual event that sees thousands march from Auschwitz to Birkenau is back after a 2-year hiatus due to COVID, and it’s potentially the end of an era. March of the Living returns – with just eight Holocaust survivors (Israel National News)Holocaust survivor Eve Kugler asks, ‘Words like, ‘never again,’ are not enough; how much worse will it be when survivors are no more than a distant memory?’‘Murderous European dictator is back’ – Holocaust survivor (Jerusalem Post)“The specter of a murderous European dictator is cast across our continent once more,” said Holocaust survivor and March of the Living participant Eve Kugler. Here is her speech.
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Holocaust through cinema with Rich Brownstein
International March of the Living webinar “Holocaust through cinema with Rich Brownstein” held on February 17, 2021. Click on the video player below to watch the program. Rich Brownstein created a monumental guide to Holocaust related film, Holocaust Cinema Complete: A History and Analysis of 400 Films, with a Teaching Guide. This text provides context for creative decisions, successes and failures, historical shifts, and career paths of renowned filmmakers. Join him to explore the greatest narrative Holocaust films ever made and explore why one-third of all American–produced Holocaust films have been nominated for at least one Oscar.
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