Tag: Remembrance

"The Boy in the Woods" is a poignant film directed by Rebecca Snow, based on the memoir of Holocaust survivor Maxwell Smart, highlighting themes of resilience and remembrance.
During the March of the Living on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust survivors and relatives of Oct. 7 Hamas attack victims highlighted the importance of remembrance.
Dr. Arnold Clevs shares his powerful story of surviving the Holocaust, recounting the horrors of 11 Nazi concentration camps and his journey to making aliyah to Israel in a Yom HaShoah special episode of State of a Nation.
Holocaust survivors' descendants, Hilda and Sharon, who had roots in the same Polish town, Radom, bonded over their shared history and embarked on a journey to reconnect with their past.
A mother recalls preparing for her daughter Havi's unconventional bat mitzvah at 18 months old, necessitated by Havi being diagnosed with Tay-Sachs disease.
The author reflects on the funeral of his uncle, who served in World War II and was honored for his military service.
The article highlights the participation and sacrifices made by ethnic and religious minority groups in Israel, particularly the Druze, Bedouins, Christians, and Circassians, on Yom Hazikaron, Israel's Memorial Day.
Adam McKinney, the incoming artistic director of the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, has used dance as a way to explore his own Black, Jewish, and Native American heritage.
The significance of the shofar on Rosh Hashanah goes beyond a simple sound; it serves as a vehicle for transmitting the messages of Kingship and Remembrance, which are the main themes of the day.
In remembrance of the Tree of Life shooting a year earlier, an exhibition titled "Lest We Forget" featuring oversize images of Holocaust survivors by Luigi Toscano was displayed around the University of Pittsburgh campus.
"Hell's Traces" by Victor Ripp delves into Holocaust memorials as clues to his family's fate during WWII, navigating the challenge of confronting indescribable experiences.
Beverly Siegel reflects on the 10th anniversary of her husband Gary's death and the journey of love, loss, and finding a new partner, Howard.
This poignant story reflects on family dynamics surrounding the author's parents, particularly his mother, father, and father's second wife, Jean.
The author recalls the tragic suicide of their mother on Mother's Day in 1972, and the subsequent emotional journey of avoidance and self-reliance that followed, causing them to suppress their grief for decades.