Holocaust Survivors Honored Through Social Media Campaign and New Song

Honoring Holocaust Survivors

• 💡 The Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI) has launched a social media campaign to honor Holocaust survivors and ensure their stories are remembered.
• 📌 This initiative coincides with Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, aiming to raise awareness and support.

Personal Stories of Survival

• 🎗️ Toby Levy, a 91-year-old survivor from Hodorov (modern-day Ukraine), shared her experience of being hidden by a Polish woman during the Nazi occupation.
• 🏠 Levy recounted being hidden with eight other people in a small space, highlighting the extreme conditions survivors endured.

JCCGCI Support Services

• 🌍 JCCGCI provides extensive support services to over 4,000 survivors in their area, making it one of the largest programs globally.
• 🤝 Services include transportation, housekeeping, home attendants, and case management, all aimed at ensuring survivors live comfortably and with dignity.

"Stand by You" Song Campaign

• 🎶 The organization partnered with singer Schulam Leur for his song, "Stand by You", to leverage social media for awareness.
• 💰 A portion of the proceeds from the song will directly fund JCCGCI's crucial work with survivors.

Urgency of Remembrance

• 📉 A recent study indicates that 50% of global Holocaust survivors are projected to be lost in the next six years, underscoring the immediate need for these efforts.
• ⏳ The campaign aims to connect younger generations with the experiences of survivors before it's too late.