SDJA students recently participated in a variety of events in a powerful and memorable Passover program alongside Holocaust survivors.
(Courtesy of SDJA)
SDJA students recently participated in a variety of events in a powerful and memorable Passover program alongside Holocaust survivors.
(Courtesy of SDJA)
SDJA students recently participated in a variety of events in a powerful and memorable Passover program alongside Holocaust survivors.
(Courtesy of SDJA)
SDJA students recently participated in a variety of events in a powerful and memorable Passover program alongside Holocaust survivors.
(Courtesy of SDJA)
SDJA students recently participated in a variety of events in a powerful and memorable Passover program alongside Holocaust survivors.
(Courtesy of SDJA)
SDJA students recently participated in a variety of events in a powerful and memorable Passover program alongside Holocaust survivors.
(Courtesy of SDJA)
SDJA students recently participated in a variety of events in a powerful and memorable Passover program alongside Holocaust survivors.
(Courtesy of SDJA)
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SDJA students recently participated in a variety of events in a powerful and memorable Passover program alongside Holocaust survivors.
(Courtesy of SDJA)
Fifth-grade students at San Diego Jewish Academy (Golda Meir Lower School) recently participated in a powerful and memorable Passover program alongside Holocaust survivors, creating a deeply meaningful bridge between history and lived experience. During this special gathering, students had the opportunity to listen to personal testimonies, ask thoughtful questions, and engage in authentic dialogue that brought history to life in profound ways, a news release stated.
These conversations fostered a deeper understanding of perseverance, identity, and the importance of memory, leaving a lasting impact on both students and guests.
As part of the program, students also contributed to the school’s Butterfly Survivors’ Wall by mounting butterflies they had created. This symbolic act represents hope, remembrance, and the responsibility to carry stories from generation to generation.
“For many years, this program has been one of the most meaningful traditions in our school community,” said Shani Abed, Head of Lower School at SDJA, in the news release. “Bringing our students together with Holocaust survivors during Passover is not only about learning history—it is about honoring living memory.
“As the number of survivors who can share their stories with us becomes smaller, we feel an even greater responsibility to create these moments of connection. Every conversation, every question, and every shared story is an opportunity for our students to carry these voices forward.
“Watching our 5th graders listen with such respect, curiosity, and compassion is incredibly moving. These are not just lessons—they are experiences that shape identity, empathy, and a deep understanding of what it means to remember.
“We are committed to continuing this tradition for as long as possible, ensuring that the stories of the survivors live on through the next generation.”