At Auschwitz, Diaspora Jews who lived through terror march alongside Holocaust survivors
The Times of Israel • • world
Key Points:
- Abbie Talmoud and Catherine Szkop, survivors of a 2025 antisemitic terror attack outside the Jewish museum in Washington, DC, attended the 38th International March of the Living in Poland, joining others who survived recent antisemitic attacks globally.
- The survivors shared harrowing accounts of attacks in Sydney, Manchester, and Washington, expressing ongoing trauma and a determination to remain proud and resilient in their Jewish identity despite feeling unsafe in their home countries.
- Auschwitz survivor Nate Leipciger and other Holocaust survivors emphasized the resurgence of antisemitism worldwide, highlighting the importance of sharing survivor stories before time runs out.
- The March of the Living this year faced challenges due to geopolitical conflicts and the pandemic, drawing 7,000 participants, with hopes to return to pre-pandemic attendance levels in the future.
- Survivors like Talmoud and Szkop reflected on their personal connections to Holocaust history and the ongoing fight against antisemitism, underscoring the need for global awareness and solidarity.
