March of the Living
The March of the Living Southern Region, a proud program of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, engages, enlightens and educates students from Alabama, Arkansas, Charlotte NC, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, & Texas. Traveling to Poland to march from Auschwitz to Birkenau on Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Memorial Day) and on to Israel to observe Yom HaZikaron (Israel Remembrance Day and celebrate Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day), participants become ambassadors of memory for victims of the Holocaust.
March of the Living stands as the antithesis of the Nazi Death March. Teen and adult delegations march the same path as those who were murdered, as a tribute. The lives of six million Jews and five million others that were lost have made an indelible mark on our history; these men, women and children are remembered and will never be forgotten.
The 2026 March of the Living Trip dates:
Student Dates:
April 12-24, 2026*
Adult Dates:
Poland ONLY: April 13-19, 2026*
Poland and Israel: April 13 – 24, 2026*
*Dates Subject to change
Learn about it – from a sample itinerary to what to bring, payment policies, financial requirements and financial assistance, payment and cancellation policy, and more — here
From March to Miriam (FMTM)
The department also offers the From March to Miriam (FMTM) program, a grant-supported initiative designed to enrich the lives of local Holocaust survivors by connecting them with students and adults through meaningful relationship-building activities. Eligible participants include bar and bat mitzvah-aged students and older, current and recent March of the Living participants, and young adult women. Participants commit to one year of weekly phone calls, monthly in-person visits, and shared Shabbat or community experiences, as opportunities allow. Training is provided by staff from Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Service and the March of the Living.
Sponsored by the Jewish Women’s Foundation of South Palm Beach County and led by the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, FMTM is a powerful intergenerational program that helps preserve the legacy of Holocaust survivors. It offers a deeply personal introduction to Holocaust education, encouraging participants to form lasting bonds and take their first steps toward greater involvement in Holocaust remembrance. The program also serves as a pathway to the March of the Living, further deepening participants’ understanding of Holocaust history and the importance of promoting tolerance.
For more information contact us at fmtm@bocafed.org
