“The March of the Living is not only a trip, but a long-term commitment.”

For 36 years Mexico has proudly been part of the March of the Living. Over the years, more than 8,000 students and adults from Mexico have traveled to Poland and Israel to reconnect with their Jewish roots and heritage, and to deepen their understanding of our shared history.

This year, nearly 400 participants will join Marcha de la Vida Mexico. They will march alongside Holocaust survivor, Zvi Szlamowicz.

The delegation is currently in the midst of preparatory educational sessions designed to sensitize participants, deepen their connection to the tragedy of the Shoah, and help them understand the responsibility of becoming the voice of memory for future generations.

Moishe Punsky, head of Marcha de la Vida Mexico, shares:

“For us, the March of the Living is not only a trip, but a long-term educational process that requires consistency, responsibility, and a high level of commitment. We emphasize the centrality of Israel as part of our identity, resilience, continuity, and our responsibility as a Diaspora community to remain connected to our roots, strengthen our values, and actively contribute to the future of the Jewish people.”

Teens from the Mexico delegation in their prep session ahead of the March

Students also shared their reflections ahead of the March:

Dora says: “The March of the Living is not a trip; it is a learning experience that confronts us with our history and with who we are. We are not going to discover a place — we are going to understand a memory that belongs to us. We are motivated by the need to learn, to remember, and to march with awareness where others could not.”

David shares: “What motivates me is the understanding that I am doing this out of responsibility — to live this experience on behalf of those who could not. This entire journey represents fulfilling my role as a Jew by learning our past so that I can later share it with others.”

Miriam adds: “It means so much to me to be able to live this experience, because one of the most meaningful things I can do is to march for the lives of millions who were not able to continue theirs.”

Alexandra concludes: “It is essential to understand where we come from as a people in order to grow and become an example for the future.”