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

My Father died in Auschwitz. That’s the biggest Hungarian cemetery. I don’t remember him much. What the Jews went through in Poland [lasted] for many years, but Hungary was fast moving there they did it in a few months.

2. After the events of October 7, 2023, is there still a reason to have hope?

October 7 was an unbelievable tragedy, [one I] hoped would never ever be happening again. I wish for a complete victory. It must happen. In light of October 7th and the dramatic rise of antisemitism, do you fear for the future of the world? Yes, I do have hope, and always did.

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?

Everybody needs a country what they call their own. Antisemitism? I have no idea why it has become so strong now. Because we defend ourself ?

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

The hope is in the young people. We also changed the world when we were young. We made happen the unbelievable, by fighting for the State of Israel.

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

What we all should learn how important Israel to all of us, even if someone would never live there. Because this way we are strong and have a say. We don’t have to be shy or be second class citizens.