Kids Hear from Holocaust Survivors

Jennifer Clement and Ellie Clement

(Press Release) Boca Raton, Fla. (September 25, 2025) – On Sunday, September 14, 2025, more than 130 community members came together at the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Zinman Hall for “Dor L’Door,” an inspiring art and mitzvah experience presented by PJ Our Way™ and From March to Miriam.

The program brought Holocaust survivors, PJ Our Way™ tweens ages 10–13, and participants from From March to Miriam together in an afternoon of learning, connection, and creativity. Together, participants explored the meaning of the mezuzah and its role in Jewish life. Each student created two mezuzot, one to take home and another to donate to local families in need, turning a personal art project into a powerful act of giving.

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In addition to the mitzvah project, the program fostered meaningful intergenerational bonds. Survivors shared stories and wisdom with the students, who in turn offered their time, creativity, and compassion. This exchange embodied the essence of L’dor V’dor—from generation to generation.

“Seeing Holocaust survivors and our youngest community members sitting side by side, creating together, was profoundly moving,” said Stephanie Nichol, March of Living Director. “This program not only taught the significance of the mezuzah but also modeled how Jewish values of memory, resilience, and kindness are passed on.”

Elana Ostroff, Director of PJ Library® South Palm Beach County, added, “Watching our PJ Our Way tweens listen to survivors’ testimonies and then transform their own creativity into acts of giving was a reminder that our community is strongest when generations come together.”

The event also supported the Jacobson Family Food Pantry, with participants bringing non-perishable food donations to help local families facing food insecurity.

This program was co-sponsored by MyZuzah, whose support helped make the afternoon possible.

For more information about PJ Our Way, contact PJ Library at [email protected] or 561-852-6080. To learn more about From March to Miriam, email [email protected] or call 561-852-6035.
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