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In Memoriam: Ted Bolgar
In Memoriam Ted Bolgar z”l 1924 – 2026 International March of the Living mourns the passing of Ted Bolgar, Holocaust Survivor and educator, who passed away recently at 102 years of age. Ted participated in 15 March of the Living programs, educating thousands of students during his trips to Poland and Israel. Ted Bolgar lighting […]
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Remembering Elie Wiesel, 10 Years Later
In Memoriam Remembering Elie Wiesel Ten Years Later 1928 — 2016 Throughout his life, Elie Wiesel stressed the moral obligation to not only listen to the testimony of Holocaust survivors but to bear witness to their painful stories, memorably stating: When you listen to a witness, you become a witness. These simple yet compelling words […]
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Alumni Reflection: Tara Strong, 1990 Toronto Student
I Was There Tara Strong, 1990 March of the Living Alumna Elie Wiesel — March of the Living, 1990. (Lloyd Wolf) Elie Wiesel & Rabbi Israel Meir Lau — March of the Living, 1990 (Yad Vashem) My grandfather was a Cantor, my mother and Bubby were the caterers at our synagogue. I sang in the […]
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International March of the Living Mourns the Passing of Celebrated Israeli Artist Yaacov Agam, Designer of the Iconic March of the Living Logo
In Memoriam Yaacov Agam Designer of the March of the Living Logo Yaacov Agam z”l. Photo: Yossi Zeliger Celebrated Israeli kinetic artist Yaacov Agam, who designed the official logo of the International March of the Living, passed away today at 98 years of age. His geometric Star of David artwork, which Agam designed specifically for […]
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International March of the Living mourns the passing of Abraham Foxman, extraordinary Jewish leader, Director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), for almost 3 decades
For nearly 30 years, as national director of the ADL, Abe Foxman was the American Jewish community’s public face and voice in the battle against antisemitism and racism. Under his leadership, the ADL developed into the world’s most recognized organization implementing anti-racist educational programs, while also tracking antisemitism in the US and internationally. Foxman, who […]
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In Memory of Harry Rozendaal z”l — A Final Act of Remembrance
In Memoriam Harry Rozendaal z”l הרי רוזנדאל ז״ל September 1, 1930 — April 22, 2026 Harry Rozendaal speaking to participants on the April 2026 March of the Living in Auschwitz, where his mother was killed. It is with deep sadness that the March of the Living mourns the passing of Harry Rozendaal z”l, a 95-year-old […]
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Statement from Scott Saunders, CEO of International March of the Living, Founder & Chairman of March of the Living UK
Statement Scott Saunders CEO of International March of the Living, Founder & Chairman of March of the Living UK A man hunting Jews in the streets of Golders Green is the reality Jewish communities are facing today. Two people were injured in a stabbing attack that appears to have deliberately targeted Jews in one of […]
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In Memory of Daniel Luz z”l — A Survivor Twice Over
In Memoriam Daniel Luz z”l דניאל לוז ז״ל 1934 — April 25, 2026 Daniel Luz lighting a torch at Auschwitz-Birkenau during the 2024 March of the Living. Photo: Courtesy March of the Living It is with deep sadness that the March of the Living mourns the passing of Daniel Luz z”l, a Holocaust survivor and […]
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50 Holocaust survivors from Israel and around the world to lead the 2026 March of the Living alongside survivors of antisemitic shooting attacks from the U.S., UK, and Australia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Survivors to light torch against antisemitism with U.S. Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun and Sylvan Adams President of the World Jewish Congress – Israel; Holocaust survivor Irene Shashar and former hostages to light torch dedicated to the State of Israel New York – April 12, 2026 – Despite […]
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