During World War II, approximately 565 thousand Hungarian Jews were killed in extermination camps, including Auschwitz-Birkenau, on death marches and on the banks of the Danube where they were shot for being Jewish. On Sunday, a powerful message of strength and resilience was sent by the Jewish community in Budapest as they participated in The March of Life.
The march was led by prominent figures such as Major General Doron Almog, Chairman Yifat Ovadia-Losky, Israel’s Ambassador to Hungary Jacob Handsman and numerous Holocaust survivors and their descendants. Major General Doron Almog emphasized the current crisis facing the Jewish people, with a rise in anti-Semitism reminiscent of World War II. Despite this, there has been a strong show of solidarity and support for the Jewish community with significant fundraising efforts. The Jewish Agency is committed to combating anti-Semitism and ensuring the continued existence of the Jewish people with the support of Israel.
The March of Life holds special significance for many survivors like Marian Miller, who survived the Holocaust in Budapest. She participated in the march along with her children and grandchildren as a symbol of victory and resilience. KKL Chairman Yifat Ovadia-Losky noted that it was particularly significant near the birthplace of State President Binyamin Ze’ev Herzl. Aviva Kenan, a survivor of the Budapest ghetto during World War II expressed her excitement for