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Holocaust Survivors Join March of Living Amid Rising Hate

4/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A small group of Israeli Holocaust survivors aged 90-100 joined the March of the Living in Poland, despite a delegation's cancellation due to the war with Iran.
The group joined 7,000 participants on a march from Auschwitz to Birkenau.
Sylvan Adams, president of World Jewish Congress Israel, led the event.
The march also featured survivors of antisemitic attacks.
Officials from several countries pledged to combat hate crimes during the march.

History

Historical Context

The March of the Living, established in 1988, commemorates Holocaust victims by uniting thousands in a march from Auschwitz to Birkenau. This year, 7,000 participants highlighted the ongoing fight against antisemitism, a concern echoed by Sylvan Adams of the World Jewish Congress. The event underscores the historical struggle against discrimination and the importance of collective memory in promoting human rights.

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Story summary

A small group of Israeli Holocaust survivors aged 90-100 joined the March of the Living in Poland, despite a delegation's cancellation due to the war with Iran.
The group joined 7,000 participants on a march from Auschwitz to Birkenau.
Sylvan Adams, president of World Jewish Congress Israel, led the event.
The march also featured survivors of antisemitic attacks.
Officials from several countries pledged to combat hate crimes during the march.

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