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.

OUR MISSION INCLUDES:

  • Never Again:More than a phrase, “Never Again” is meant to be a way of life for the Jewish leaders of tomorrow; those who have committed to “bear the torch” and light the way to a world in which freedom, democracy and justice prevail over oppression and intolerance.
  • Am Yisrael (The People of Israel):A love and appreciation for – and connection to – Israel is the legacy of every Jew, L’Dor V’Dor (from generation to generation). March of the Living exposes participants to Jewish history unlike any other experience, serving to strengthen Jewish identity and instill a commitment to Tikkun Olam (repair of the world).
  • Entering into History: Remembering the past teaches about the future. It is said, “All Jews are responsible for one another” (kol yisrael arevim zeh lazeh), and it is our responsibility to remember the Holocaust and educate the next generation.
  • Advocacy for Israel:It is imperative that discussions about Israel are shaped and led positively, and March of the Living participants will learn how to counter attacks on the legitimacy of our sovereign, democratic Jewish state.
  • Human Rights Advocacy: The time to ensure human rights are not violated is before there is an incident! Students will discuss and analyze how they can be a voice for the betterment of others as “citizens of the world.”

We are proud to share that March of the Living Southern Region  has been blessed with more than 2,500 participants traveling with our Federation since 1996!

Chairs: Deborah Rudmann and Phyllis Gutmann

March of the Living 2027

One Journey. Lasting Impact.

March of the Living 2027 will take place May 2-14, 2027.

The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s March of the Living program engages and educates Jewish high school juniors and seniors through a transformative journey to Poland and Israel.

Students will travel to Poland to march from Auschwitz to Birkenau, the largest concentration camp complex built during World War II on Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Memorial Day). Then, as a group they will travel to Israel to observe Yom HaZikaron (Israel Remembrance Day) and witness as the solemn mood shifts to joy as Israel celebrates Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day).

Application Coming Soon

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

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March of the Living Southern Region Online Payments

For more information and questions, please contact us at 561.852.6013 or mol@bocafed.org.

Use the form below to pay deposits and payments to benefit the participant from any part of the region.

Make a donation to March of the Living

Contact Stephanie Nichol, Director, March of the Living Southern Region, at 561-852-6013 or stephanien@bocafed.org

You may also phone the Southern Region Office at 561-852-6041 or fax 561-852-6043.