Remembering Max Iland Z”L

International March of the Living mourns the passing of Max Iland (1932-2022), Holocaust survivor and educator, who participated in several March of the Living programs with the Canadian delegation. On the 2014 March of the Living, together with other Holocaust survivors, Max helped complete the writing of a Torah in

New Film: ‘Three Minutes: A Lengthening’

The International March of the Living is proud to be a sponsor of various virtual and in-person film screenings and LIVE Q&A with Bianca Stigter, Director of the new, award-winning documentary about the Holocaust ‘Three Minutes – A Lengthening’. On Monday, August 15, 2022, we hosted an interview with Bianca

Remembering Sarah Singer-Nourie Z”L

International March of the Living mourns the recent passing of Sarah Singer-Nourie. Sarah led the March of the Living delegation from Cincinnati, Ohio for several years. Her passion, enthusiasm and dedication were felt by all – and will live on in the memory of the many students whose lives she

Remembering Irene Mermelstein Z”L

International March of the Living mourns the passing of Irene Hershkowitz Mermelstein Z”L, a Holocaust survivor who participated in several March of the Living trips over the years, along with her beloved husband David Mermelstein Z”L. Irene had great impact on countless students and adults in our community. After suffering through the

Survivor Story: Halina Wachtel

International March of the Living interview with Holocaust Survivor Halina Wachtel of Los Angeles, California. Click on the questions below to read the answers Name, birth date, place of birth, family background before and after the Holocaust: Halina’s birth name was Chayele Szuldenrein and she was born on October 22,

March of the Living Commemorates Heroic 1943 Treblinka Uprising

The heroic uprising at the Treblinka death camp took place today, August 2nd, 1943, 79 years ago. The uprising was led by some 1000 Jewish prisoners, who prepared it for months in advance. During the revolt, the Jewish prisoners blew up the crematorium and weapons arsenals, thus stopping Nazi Germany’s

Marching across Europe to commemorate 80 years since the onset of the murder European Jewry during the Holocaust

In July 2022, International March of the Living participated in three Marches and official ceremonies to commemorate the 80th anniversary of start of the murder of millions of Jews across Europe, in Latvia, France and Poland. Since its inception in 1988, the International March of the Living, has become one

25 Faces of Jewish Activism: Dr. Shmuel Rosenman

We are pleased to announce that The Future of Jewish has named International March of the Living Chair, Dr. Shmuel Rosenman, as #4 on their list of 25 Faces of Jewish Activism. Mazal Tov! We are proud to be on your devoted team and follow your lead in your unsurpassed

How Determined: One Boy’s Holocaust Survival Story Continues to Impact Readers

After going on my first March of the Living in 2005, I convinced Martin Baranek to document his life story for his family’s sake so they would have an accurate record of what happened to him during the Holocaust. As the pages began adding up in my computer, we realized

Remembering Max Eisen Z”L

The International March of the Living expresses deep sorrow over the passing of Holocaust Survivor Max Eisen z”l. Max, a native of Slovakia, took part in two death marches during the Holocaust, and participated in 18 March of the Living journeys where he retold his story as a young boy