South Florida Students Meet with Holocaust Survivors in Dania Beach

Interactive event allows students to hear firsthand accounts from those who lived through the Holocaust.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 1:27am

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph of students listening to an elderly person speaking, their faces blurred in a warm, hazy light, conveying the emotional weight of the educational experience.Students in South Florida gain a deeper understanding of the Holocaust through personal connections with survivors.Dania Beach Today

The Holocaust Documentation and Education Center in Dania Beach, Florida hosted an Interactive Student Awareness Day on Tuesday, giving local students the opportunity to meet and hear personal stories from Holocaust survivors. The event aimed to provide a meaningful educational experience and foster connections between the younger generation and those who lived through the genocide.

Why it matters

Preserving the personal narratives of Holocaust survivors is crucial as the number of living witnesses continues to dwindle. These direct interactions allow students to gain a deeper understanding of this tragic history and its lasting impact, helping to combat Holocaust denial and antisemitism.

The details

During the event, students engaged in dialogue with Holocaust survivors, listening to their firsthand accounts of the atrocities they endured and the resilience they displayed. The interactive format encouraged students to ask questions and gain a more personal perspective on this pivotal moment in history.

  • The Interactive Student Awareness Day took place on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Holocaust Documentation and Education Center

A nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the stories and lessons of the Holocaust through educational programs and community outreach.

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What they’re saying

“Hearing these stories directly from the survivors has a profound impact on our students. It helps them connect with this history in a way that textbooks simply cannot.”

— Sarah Goldstein, Education Director, Holocaust Documentation and Education Center

The takeaway

Events like the Interactive Student Awareness Day play a vital role in ensuring the lessons of the Holocaust are not forgotten, inspiring the next generation to stand up against hatred and intolerance.