Holocaust Survivors Share Stories, Combat Rising Antisemitism

The memory and lessons of the Holocaust are increasingly endangered as the number of living survivors declines, prompting renewed efforts to preserve firsthand testimonies and educate future generations. Organizations such as Yahad–In Unum are uncovering overlooked aspects of the genocide, including the 'Holocaust by bullets,' by documenting mass shootings of Jews in their own villages across Eastern Europe and collecting thousands of eyewitness accounts. Educational initiatives, like the National Catholic Center for Holocaust Education, aim to counter antisemitism and foster Jewish-Christian understanding by promoting Holocaust awareness at all levels. These efforts underscore the urgent need to archive stories and innovate methods for remembrance as denial, vandalism, and historical distortion persist. Personal narratives from survivors and witnesses remain irreplaceable in conveying the individual and communal impact of the Holocaust. As history moves forward, sustaining the memory of the Holocaust is seen as vital in combating modern antisemitism and ensuring that such atrocities are never forgotten.