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Avram (5 years) & Emanuel Rosenthal (2 years). A pair of shoes left behind after a deportation
Deported in the March 1944 "Children's Action" action in the Kovno ghetto.
Did Not Survive
Credit: USHMM, courtesy of Shraga Wainer Credit: USHMM, courtesy of George Kadish/Zvi Kadushin
NEXT GENERATIONS: OUR STORIES TODAY
MISSION STATEMENT
An organization of children and grandchildren of Holocaust survivors and those who are committed to educate future generations by preserving the memories of the past, carrying forward the message into the future, and keeping the voices alive.
We are committed to honoring our parents' legacy and those who were killed in the Holocaust. We will not allow the world to deny or forget the Holocaust. Our goal is to educate and raise awareness of what happened during the Holocaust and its aftermath. We seek to inspire our children and other young people through the lessons of courage and survival that our parents directly experienced. Our programs enable us to serve as a resource for the community. They embody messages of compassion and understanding and encourage individuals to stand up against hatred, evil and indifference. We pledge to keep the stories and memories alive from generation to generation.
GOAL #1: EDUCATION
· Raise awareness of the Holocaust and related Issues through our community partnerships and outreach
· Identify and participate in appropriate community events and forums
· Become a distinct voice in the community
· Develop and introduce a Second Generation oral testimony project into the education system
· Create and maintain a speakers bureau
GOAL #2: ELDER CARE/COMMUNITY OUTREACH
· Identify and engage in volunteer opportunities to help frail, ill, needy and/or lonely Holocaust survivors
· Assist Holocaust survivors with social, community & educational events
· Assist Holocaust survivors in the documentation and preservation of their memories and with Claims Resources
· Identify and assist with efforts to document and preserve memories of the Holocaust through sources other than survivors
GOAL #3: CONNECTION WITH OUR GENERATION
· Create and maintain a database of generations of children of Holocaust survivors
· Maintain a website of information
· Meet, socialize and enjoy the company of children and grandchildren of Holocaust survivors
· Organize and execute social and recreational events
· Preserve memories through projects like our Flames of Remembrance & Holocaust Cookbook
GOAL #4: SUPPORT TO FUTURE GENERATIONS
· Convene discussion groups
· Create and maintain a network of resources
· Educate them about the dangers of prejudice and genocide
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