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WJCS Welcomes Scarsdale Community for Opening of Survivors Among Us Exhibit

wjcs westchester2026-10-09T10:32:52-04:00October 7th, 2026|Categories: Feature, Featured Homepage, Featured Internal, General|Tags: friends of scarsdale public library, scarsdale public library, survivors among us, scarsdale, Holocaust survivors|

Every story shared helps ensure that history is never forgotten. WJCS was honored to bring Westchester community members together at the Scarsdale Public Library for the opening reception of Survivors Among Us, a powerful exhibit and educational series dedicated to preserving Holocaust survivor stories and fostering remembrance, reflection, and learning. Held in partnership with the Scarsdale Public Library and Friends of the Scarsdale Library, the evening featured Holocaust survivor and Westchester County resident Lisa Tobias-Hutter, who, along with her family, generously shared her personal story. Her testimony offered a moving account of resilience, courage, and hope, leaving a lasting impact ...

WJCS Honors Holocaust Survivors Through Powerful Survivors Among Us Exhibit

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 ...