Personal Message in Honory of Holocaust Remembrance Day: Yom HaShoah
- Jessica Zmood, Psy.D.
- Apr 14
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 17
Today, on Yom HaShoah, Shelly Steinwurtzel, co-founder of Gesher Community Care, reflects on something deeply personal.
Growing up, it was normal for her to see the numbers tattooed on her grandparents’ arms. As a child, it was part of everyday life. As she got older, she began to understand what those numbers truly meant, the lives behind them, the loss, the survival, and the unimaginable reality of Auschwitz and other concentration camps.
They were proof of resilience in the face of horror, and a reminder of what so many endured simply for being Jewish.
Those markings were not just numbers. They were stories. They were proof of resilience in the face of horror, and a reminder of what so many endured simply for being Jewish.
Today, we remember not only those who were lost, but those who carried their stories forward. The generations who grew up with these memories woven into their lives, shaping identity, strength, and responsibility.
We honor them by remembering. By speaking. By continuing to stand together. 🕯️
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