Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day—a day to remember and pay tribute to the millions of victims of the Holocaust and reaffirm our commitment to always stand firm against all forms of racism and prejudice.
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Last week, I wrote about my aunt Bronia’s 90-minute private meeting with President Biden on January 27, International Holocaust Remembrance Day. I was very moved by the many people who reached out to let me know how touched they were by the story. Those emails validated that the event was not only incredible for our family—it was also deeply healing for others as well.
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Last Thursday, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a dream came true for my 90-year-old aunt Bronia—she was able to share her life story with the President of the United States of America.
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Today is my father’s birthday. If Mendek were alive, he’d be turning 97. I’ve been thinking about him so much lately: recalling his wisdom, joy, and sweetness, pondering his lineage and legacy. I am just finishing a project that has taken close to two years to complete—a family tree that starts with my great-grandparents in Jaworzno, Poland, and goes all the way to the present.
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