"Each and every Holocaust survivor alive today is a miracle of our time. And since Hanukkah is a time for celebration and remembering the miracles of the past, organizations throughout South Florida honored these survivors during the holiday season - hosting events for them to gather, enjoy and revel in community support. Child Survivors/Hidden Children of the Holocaust, a Palm Beach County-based nonprofit group, hosted a luncheon for survivors on Dec. 7."
"that highlighted Jewish culture with music and words. About 100 people filled the venue, an audience of young and old, at the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County in Boca Raton. "We should be proud of the environment we've made in Boca and in South Palm Beach County," Igor Alterman, the federation's president and CEO, told the audience. "[And] continue to be proud Jews.""
"Among the guests of honor was Herman Haller, 101, the oldest survivor in the group, who recited the Hamotzi in front of the crowd before cutting the challah with the support of his daughter, Heidi. Student volunteers from Donna Klein Jewish Academy were on-hand to help, and one, sophomore Rachael Elisha, spoke on the importance of mitzvot and giving back. "Even the smallest actions can spark a light around us," she said."
Organizations throughout South Florida held Hanukkah events honoring Holocaust survivors, providing luncheons and celebrations that emphasized Jewish culture, music, and community support. Child Survivors/Hidden Children of the Holocaust hosted a Dec. 7 luncheon in Boca Raton that drew about 100 attendees to the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. The program included prayers, challah cutting by a 101-year-old guest of honor, student volunteers, and remarks urging pride in the local Jewish community and the value of mitzvot. Jewish Community Services and Miami-Dade Holocaust Survivors Inc. held a Caf e9 Europa luncheon for 70 survivors at Beth Torah Synagogue.
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