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WJCS Honors Holocaust Survivors Through Powerful Survivors Among Us Exhibit

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On Monday, June 15, Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) proudly hosted a special reception at its Headquarters in White Plains, NY celebrating its newly launched Survivors Among Us exhibit, a photographic and storytelling project honoring Holocaust Survivors living in Westchester County. Originally unveiled at the WJCS 2026 Gala this spring, Survivors Among Us features striking portraits and personal narratives that preserve the experiences, resilience, and legacies of Holocaust Survivors served by WJCS. The exhibit offers viewers a powerful opportunity to connect with history through the voices and faces of individuals who have endured unimaginable hardship and gone on to build lives, families, and communities. ...

WJCS Hosted Its 5th Annual Holocaust Survivor Day Luncheon

On Wednesday June 4th, Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) hosted its 5th Annual Holocaust Survivor Day Luncheon. The event brought together dozens of Holocaust Survivors living in the Westchester community along with their family members and caregivers. Holocaust Survivors Day is dedicated to celebrating the strength and impact of Holocaust Survivors. “In bringing survivors of the Shoah together, we celebrate their strength, resilience, connection to community and Jewish peoplehood, and generational wisdom,” said Marcy Gringlas, Ph.D., President of the Seed the Dream Foundation, which sponsored the event. The joy of being and celebrating together was evident to all those who ...