Washington — A Holocaust survivor who teaches children the value of citizenship is among those who will be honored by President Obama with a Medal of Freedom.
Gerda Weissman Klein, who survived the notorious death march at the end of the war designed by Nazis to keep Jews from being rescued, recently founded Citizenship Counts, “an [...]
Alice Dancing Under The Gallows.
Alice Herz-Sommer “I never hate. Hatred only brings hatred.”
Alice Herz-Sommer is 106 years old and she is the world’s oldest Holocaust survivor. A concert pianist and lifelong musician, she lives everyday to the fullest, imparting her optimism and wisdom on all those around her.
“Alice Dancing Under The Gallows” is a new [...]
Tattoo by Janis Ian is a song she wrote for her Grandmother, a holocaust survivor who passed away a while back. Janis Ian is my favorite singer and this song is my favorite
This video is the song with pictures of the holocaust and words from the [...]
I Will Survive! Holocaust Dance Tribute
On a recent trip to Europe, a family of three generations, (a Holocaust survivor, his daughter and his grandchildren) dance to Gloria Gaynor’s pop song – ‘I Will Survive’ at concentration camps and memorials throughout Europe.
This dance is a tribute to the tenacity of the human spirit and a celebration [...]
1938 Holocaust Video
The Story of Helen and Ross Baker
Helen and Ross Baker were Americans living in Vienna when the Nazis annexed Austria in March 1938. With a diary and a Kodak movie camera, they recorded a stirring firsthand account of their experiences during this tumultuous time.
Museum staff compiled some of this material [...]
How You Can Help Holocaust Survivors
HOW THESE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO HELP HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS
There are over 5,000 frail and lonely Holocaust survivors living throughout New York City.
iVolunteer is a dynamic visitation program that sends volunteers to the homes of Holocaust survivors, providing them with companionship and much-needed assistance. Our volunteers are [...]