Educator Comments
Thank you for your OUTSTANDING presentation to the students at Buchholz High School. Your presentation was fascinating! I loved how you wove the story of your family into the presentation with photos, maps, testimony, documents and your own recollections. You presented what I believe was an exemplary lesson for the students, making very real connections to their world today. I particularly appreciated your response to the student who asked, "What can you do about antisemitism?” You told him to “get the facts, be more aware of what goes on in the world and even in your school.”
-Holocaust Learning Experience, West Palm Beach, FL
I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your powerful and insightful presentation as a second-generation Holocaust speaker at our school. Your personal connection to this dark chapter of history provided a unique perspective that deeply impacted our students. Through your words, you ignited empathy, compassion, and a commitment to promoting tolerance and understanding. Your willingness to share such intimate memories demonstrates your courage and dedication to ensuring that the lessons of the Holocaust are not forgotten, and is invaluable in fostering a generation that is aware of the past and committed to building a more compassionate and inclusive future.
-Robert E. Bell Middle School, Chappaqua, NY
I extend our wholehearted thanks for a very compelling and well-documented presentation.The story of your parents being able to flee Nazi Europe, thanks to your father’s determination and fortitude, is a miracle. Reconstructing their lives in America is a lesson of will that did not escape your audience.Thank you for a well-structured and well-delivered presentation that captivated all of us. -Alachua County Public Schools, Gainesville, FL
The presentation of your family's story was beautifully told, informative, and emotional. The students learned a lesson that they will not forget.
-Alachua County Public Schools, Gainesville, FL
Thank you for your participation in our 2023 Districtwide Multi-Cultural Celebration. Your contribution was outstanding and added tremendous value as we expounded on the theme, “Different Stories and Common Themes.”
-United States District Court, Bridgeport, CT
We thank you and express our heartfelt gratitude for your presence and your incredibly moving words that were shared at Holocaust Awareness Day. Your dedication and your willingness to speak about your experiences left a profound impact on all those in attendance, especially the students. Your account of the Holocaust was not only a testament to the human spirit’s resilience but also a stark reminder of the importance of remembrance and education. Your courage in revisiting those painful memories and sharing them with the younger generation is an invaluable gift that will help ensure that the atrocities of the Holocaust are never forgotten.
-inSight Through Education
The students who had the privilege of hearing your story were deeply moved and inspired by your strength and wisdom. Your words have instilled in them a greater understanding of the past and a commitment to work towards a future free from hatred and discrimination. Your story will undoubtedly resonate with everyone who had the honor of listening to you, reminding us of the enduring power of the human will to overcome even the darkest of times.
-Holocaust Learning Experience, Palm Beach County, FL
I can’t thank you enough for your part in our panel yesterday. This was the third time I heard you speak and I am always transfixed with your story. I think this was a very important program, and it appeared that the audience believed so as well. Thank you for bringing your parents' stories to us. They would be so proud of you.
-Beth Ami Congregation, Boca Raton, FL
We would like to thank you for sharing your knowledge of the Holocaust and the perspectives you were able to provide on behalf of your parents. Your informative explanations gave vivid illustrations of what life might have been like for them and how it impacted your life. Your parents’ story of how they were able to build a life despite having suffered such atrocities inspired all of us. Your parents would be pleased to know that their suffering, and the process of reliving it each time they tell their story, is making the world a safer place. We will do everything in our power to keep anyone else from going through such an ordeal as your parents did in the Holocaust. We will always make sure to speak out.
-Barlow High School, Redding, CT
It was a wonderful presentation and the questions asked by the kids were really thoughtful. They were paying attention and were very engaged as I was watching them.
-Masuk High School, Monroe, CT
Mere words can’t express the emotions shared by everyone at last Friday’s Shabbat of Yom Hashoah. You had us latched on to every word as you spoke of being a second-generation Holocaust survivor. You taught us to keep the stories of survivors alive. A heartfelt thank you.
-Beth El Synagogue, Woodbury, CT
Your parents’ story, along with your own, was incredibly moving. I know for a fact that it made students appreciate our day to day lives and our opportunities so much more. Thank you for demonstrating your and your family’s past struggles and showing students that it’s crucial to live lives full of gratitude.
-Barlow High School, Redding, CT
We appreciated your presentation and thought it was very well put together. My students appreciated how you set up the video clips to give them context as well. The stories of your parents were heard, and they will continue to be shared. They also specifically liked hearing how your life was impacted by your parents’ experiences in the Holocaust. They said it taught them the ways that the Holocaust impacted the next generation(s), which is something that is usually not discussed in much detail. I also think you connected the content to today in a classy, non-biased way. Hate is not a political issue, so thank you for presenting your conclusions with grace and poise in ways to help students make important connections.
-Barlow High School, Redding, CT
Beautiful, poignant, and personal. It speaks to the present generation in light of what is happening in this country right now. This is representative of your commitment to storytelling and art as a way of communicating about your deepest emotions.
-Institute for Habits of Mind, Norwalk, CT
Rogers Park Middle School sent me wonderful feedback about your presentation! She loved how you customized your talk for her students, directly relating it to their unit, and how you kept the students involved by asking questions and getting their reflections. I cannot thank you enough for your hard work and time with students. Really, wonderful job, and thank you again!
-HERO (Holocaust Education Resource and Outreach) Center, W. Hartford, CT