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Georgine Nash, Holocaust Survivor, Canada

Georgine Nash

DOB: 1937
Country of Origin: Hungary
Delegation: Canada

1. What is motivating you to take part in the 2024 March of the Living?

The motivation for me to go on the March is to be able to share my experiences and my fears and hopes for the future of our Jewish community.

2. After the events of October 7, 2023, is there still a reason to have hope? In light of October 7th and the dramatic rise of antisemitism, do you fear for the future of the world?

After October 7th I felt very scared and hopeless about Jews all over the world. This fear is still there, and the situation of the Jews all over the world is not getting any better

3. What does the 80th anniversary of the destruction of Hungarian Jewry mean to you? What kinds of feelings does this somber commemoration evoke in you?

I survived by a series of miracles during the roundups, but there is a Jewish community in Hungary right now, although antisemitism still exists.

4. What do you want the students to know about your family who perished in the Holocaust?

My father and grandmother were killed during the Holocaust and my deep sorrow is still with me.

5. Why do you continue educate about the Holocaust? What is your most important message or lesson for the students?

My most important message to the students is that they should keep the horrors of the Holocaust alive by talking about what they have learned from the survivors and stand up to anyone who is denying the horrors ever taking place. Never again!!