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Our Mission

We empower Holocaust Survivors by creating opportunities for connection, while providing the tools necessary for them to spread their message of acceptance and unity. By educating and inspiring individuals from ALL walks of life, it will NEVER happen again.

Our Why

Moran Alfasi is a third-generation Holocaust Survivor who started this organization. Her grandmother, Leah Greiner, was a Survivor who saved three girls in the Auschwitz Concentration Camp, making her Moran’s very first Holocaust Hero. Below are some of Moran’s own words on the impact her grandmother had on her life and why she started Holocaust Heroes Worldwide.

“My grandma Leah always told me ... ‘first you should be a human being’. She was a woman of faith and generosity. She shared with us the atrocities of what the Nazis did, however she always made a point to tell us about the ones who wouldn’t stand by and watch what happened. The ones who took action, even though it was risky for them, they were the ones who ultimately saved her life. She gave me so much strength which has enabled me to rise up through numerous challenges and obstacles. Above all else, she taught me to love your neighbor as yourself. This is what this organization, Holocaust Heroes Worldwide is all about; remembering what happened, honoring all Survivors in addition to the ones that were lost and more than anything, to act with a sense of love, acceptance and unity each day ... so it will never happen again. The Survivors are the ones who have experienced what hate can do at its worst, so they know how to rise up from the dust and depths of despair. Therefore, their voices are more powerful than any others and can bring people together as a result. We should all empower them to spread their messages of strength, unity and acceptance while there is still time.”

Our Work

This organization was created with the intention of inspiring people from all walks of life with the Survivor’s powerful lessons. Through special projects, events and initiatives, real connections are being made between the Survivors and community members. It is our stance that as a result of these relationships, nothing like the Holocaust will ever happen to anyone again. As part of this mission, we set a goal for ourselves to bring as much joy into the Survivor’s daily lives as possible. With this in mind, we have created a network of volunteers known as the Tribe Project who come together to bring a meaningful sense of continuous friendship and connection into the lives of the Survivors. In addition to that support, educational and awareness events are held which reach people of all ages, backgrounds and religions. We also strive to reach students through our ‘Future program’, in order to educate and empower our future generations to take the lead on this subject.

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TESTIMONIALS

The presentations followed by small round table discussions with the survivors was meaningful, inspiring, and educational. I was truly inspired by a common sentiment spoken by the survivors - they do not put forth hate or animosity. In fact, just the opposite - they advocate for a world of tolerance and understanding, with no room for hate and violence…
- Patricia Handler, Community Participant

There were beautiful moments of connections between the old generation to the young generation, moments of joy and happiness while listening to great music, dancing and enjoying delicious food!! It is important to hear the survivor's stories in order to pass them to the next generations and at the same time, it is important to create for them happy community occasions where they can relax and enjoy great company and programs! It literally changed my life and my mission!
- Rachel Israel, Community Participant & Volunteer

“From the moment my Survivor picks up the phone, I say I am her friend, not a volunteer. It’s important that I give her the feeling that I’m her friend because I am. She talks about anything and everything and I just listen, so I’m sure that makes her happy and that makes me happy. Afterwards she says to please keep calling her.”
- Betty, Tribe Project Member

“For as long as I remember I would volunteer in the Jewish community but this is personal to me because my grandmother was a holocaust survivor, so it felt good to help these Survivors because they need all the support after what they went through.”
- Dalit, Tribe Project Member

“I have seen so much happiness and joy that my Survivor gets as a result from our interactions. It truly makes a huge difference for them, which obviously makes a difference for me. He doesn’t really understand where all this good came from that now is in his life.”
- Itay, Tribe Project Member

“This organization has impacted me more than any other organization, because they do so much with what they have. They call us their heroes and they recognize there are only a small amount of us left. That’s why it’s so important to hear from us now.”
- Sally, Holocaust Survivor

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At Holocaust Heroes Worldwide we believe that every person can make a difference by contributing their skills, time and resources.

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Every survivor has a story; a message, to share with the world. We have a great responsibility to support them, so that their voice can be heard.

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We empower individuals as well as volunteers and partners to form connections to Holocaust survivors. We do this through community events, educational initiatives and various projects.

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Moran Alfasi

Founder & Executive Director

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ROBIN CHICLY

Board Member

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Danielle Handler

Board Member

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IRENE ZISBLATT

Survivor, Special Board Advisor

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