Marking 90 Years Since the Winter & Summer Olympics in Germany
The 1936 Winter Olympics opening ceremony with Rudolf Hess, IOC president Henri de Baillet-Latour, and Adolf Hitler How Nazi Germany co-opted the
October 22, 2026
News & Media
News, stories and media.
The latest from the International March of the Living, stories from Holocaust survivors, tributes, alumni reflections, and photos and videos from every March.
Latest news
Remembering October 7
From left to right: Rabbi Shmuel Slotki, father of Noam and Yishai killed fighting Hamas terrorists on October 7 freed hostages Omri
October 6, 2026
Alumni Book Club: The Sunflower by Simon Wiesenthal
Alumni Book Club · Our Next Selection The Sunflower On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness — by Simon Wiesenthal Stories like
October 4, 2026
Survivor stories
Holocaust survivors share their stories and the lessons they carry.
Holocaust Survivor Eva Kuper’s Appeal to Students Returning to School
In her open letter for the new academic year, Holocaust survivor and lifelong educator Eva Kuper warns that intelligence without conscience is not enough, and calls on students to challenge misinformation, defend their classmates and choose dialogue over slogans.
September 6, 2026
An Open Letter to Jewish Students: Never Let Hatred Define You
Dear Jewish Students, My name is Nate Leipciger, and I am a 98-year-old Holocaust survivor. Today marks the 87th anniversary of the
September 1, 2026
Booklet Featuring Biographies of Holocaust Survivors Participating in the 2026 March of the Living
2026 Holocaust Survivors Booklet – March of the Living 2026 March of the Living Biographies of Holocaust Survivors A tribute to the
April 11, 2026
In memoriam
Remembering the survivors and friends of the March whom we have lost.
Remembering Sidney Zoltak z”l
The International March of the Living mourns the passing of Sidney Zoltak, Holocaust survivor and educator, who accompanied Montreal students on the March of the Living six times.
October 22, 2026
Remembering Judy Weissenberg Cohen z”l
The International March of the Living mourns the passing of Judy Weissenberg Cohen, Holocaust survivor, educator, author and human rights activist.
September 28, 2026
Remembering Ted Bolgar z”l
The International March of the Living mourns the passing of Ted Bolgar, Holocaust survivor and educator, who passed away at 102 years of age.
July 13, 2026
Alumni reflections
Marchers from around the world on what the March meant to them.
On Yom Kippur, I Was Shot Protecting My Synagogue. Now I Carry the Torch.
Yoni Finlay survived the 2025 terrorist attack on Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester. During the March of the Living, he found a
September 16, 2026
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
June 30, 2026
Alumni Essay Contest Winners: Passing the Torch
Essay Contest Winners Passing the Torch:The March That Changes Everything Four alumni — three decades of marching — reflect on the experience
April 9, 2026
Gallery
FacebookPhoto: Yossi ZeligerPhoto albums
Photos from every March, from Poland to Israel, in albums on our Facebook page.
YouTubePhoto: Yossi ZeligerVideos
Ceremonies, survivor testimony and highlights from the March on our YouTube channel.
Since 1988Photo: Ryan BlauPast Marches
Every March of the Living since 1988, with dates, highlights and the story of each year.
Educational resources
For participants and educators
2026 Educational Handbook
Educational materials for participants, educators and chaperones, from Jewish life in Poland before the war to the Holocaust.
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Digital Archive Project
The March of the Living Digital Archive Project: archived March footage, survivor testimony, short vignettes and documentary films.
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