As third-generation Holocaust survivors, we, Montana Tucker and Sacha Roytman, carry a sacred duty: to preserve the memory of the Holocaust and ensure its lessons resonate through time, touching the hearts and minds of future generations.
Our families' histories are testament to both humanity's darkest moments and its remarkable resilience. Through their survival of unimaginable horrors, our grandparents taught us that human rights are precious and fragile – requiring constant vigilance and protection.
On this International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we reflect not only on our personal legacies but on our collective responsibility to transform "Never Again" from a promise into an unwavering reality.
This year's observance carries profound significance as we mark 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. As we honor the six million Jews and countless others who perished, we confront a troubling reality: the rise of antisemitism and Holocaust denial threatens to erode the very foundations of remembrance.
"For me, Sacha, this year's commemoration strikes an especially deep chord. My grandfather, who survived the Holocaust, demonstrated extraordinary resilience throughout his life – overcoming five cancers and even COVID-19 at age 90. Yet when he left this world, his heart was heavy with worry.
He feared that we – all of humanity – were failing to honor our promise to him, to Montana's grandparents, to every survivor, and to the six million who perished. His hope of "Never Again" was being challenged by the very hatred he had survived."
"For me, Montana, this mission is equally personal and profound. My grandparents emerged from the horrors of Auschwitz as living testimonies to human resilience. Their passing left us with not only their stories but their deep concern that the lessons of their survival were slipping away.
Through my docuseries reaching Generation Z and my ongoing educational work, I strive to keep their legacy alive, ensuring that their experiences continue to touch hearts and open minds for generations to come."
Our grandparents may have departed with these worries, but their concerns have strengthened our resolve. Together, we stand determined to transform "Never Again" from a memory into a movement – from a phrase of remembrance into a call for action. Never Again is now.
It pains us deeply to witness the widespread lack of basic Holocaust knowledge. Having grown up with firsthand accounts of Jewish life during World War II, we understand the profound disrespect that denial and ignorance show to our grandparents and all who suffered.
The October 7 massacre and the disturbing attempts to deny its horrors serve as stark reminders of humanity's capacity to lose its moral compass. The current surge of antisemitism, manifesting in ways our grandparents would tragically recognize, fills us with both grief and determination. We cannot – we must not – remain silent as the shadows of the past threaten to darken our present.
We reach out today not merely to commemorate but to catalyze action. Every effort to educate, every voice raised against hatred, every bridge built between communities matters. Through sharing survivor testimonies, fostering meaningful dialogue, and standing resolutely against prejudice, we can honor the past while safeguarding the future.
Together, we can transform remembrance into a powerful force for change. Let us honor the past by creating a future illuminated by empathy, courage, and our shared humanity.
With remembrance and hope,
Montana Tucker
Third-Generation Holocaust Survivor, Activist, and Artist
Sacha Roytman
Third-Generation Holocaust Survivor
CEO, Combat Antisemitism Movement
Combat Antisemitism Movement, PO Box 957, Moundridge, Kansas 67107
School officials in Chicago are trying to explain why they shouldn’t be prosecuted for interfering with a Secret Service investigation. Claiming that they did it because they thought the agents were with ICE only makes it worse. Windy City sanctuary seekers were blown away by Donald Trump’s planned immigration sweeps. Recent news that schools and churches would no longer be exempt has Democrat city leaders on edge. They’re ready to brave jail time to shield illegal invaders from deportation.
Chicago confused
The U.S Secret Service formally issued a statement confirming “it was their agents, not Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents that showed up at a Chicago Public School on the city’s South Side.”
The incident happened on Friday, January 24. The media is taking the liberal side of the story.
“These were the first reports of agents turning up at a school after the Trump administration announced this week that it would change immigration enforcement policies to allow arrests at schools, churches and hospitals.” Chicago was already on alert because plans for mass raids in the city leaked ahead of time.
Border Czar Tom Homan was forced to change his timetable around because all the most dangerous felons went into hiding when the news broke.
In the initial misunderstanding, Chicago Public Shools hit the panic button, reporting they denied “entry to ICE agents.” They jumped to that conclusion from the ID cards agents carried. The Secret Service was “investigating a threat made against a government official we protect,” spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi confirmed.
The SS agents “identified themselves to the school principal and provided business cards.” Ones which showed they’re with Department of Homeland Security. They are. So is ICE.
They thought the agents were with ICE.
Not an immigration raid
The Secret Service was miffed at the mistake. “We do not investigate nor enforce immigration laws.” They didn’t care that Hamline Elementary is in “a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood” of Chicago.The schools there don’t “ask students for their immigration status and does not coordinate with immigration enforcement agencies.” Actively opposing them is a crime, Border Czar Homan reminded them recently.
Chicago school officials tried to laugh the incident off as a harmless mistake, but it isn’t. It shows how they’re going to respond when ICE really does show up.
They’re ready to brave jail time to shield illegal invaders from deportation.
“CPS officials explained late Friday that the confusion stemmed from the agents’ presentation of identification from the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees both ICE and the Secret Service.”
Liberal city leaders are defiantly prepared to go to jail defending undocumented foreign invaders.
“While this was a misunderstanding in terms of the specific branch of DHS, the school’s response demonstrates that our system, in partnership with community organizations, is prepared and ready to keep our students and staff safe,” a spokesperson for Chicago Public Schools declares.
Remember,You & I Are Not Of This World. Please Continue To Pray For America. For our time as a Free Nation has once again begun. For The Time Of True Darkness Has Been Broken...
Dear Lord Jesus,
I know I am a sinner. I pray that you will forgive me for all of my sins, that you will come into my heart and be my Lord, the savior of my life. I confess that you died on the cross to save me from my sins and I am committed to turning away from those sins. I ask that you fill me with your Holy Spirit so that I can be born again. I ask that you give me the strength and abundant faith to overcome any and all attacks by the enemy, including my desire to sin so that I may serve you completely.
I pray that you will give me discernment so that I may know all things that are truth, and the knowledge acquired from reading your Word. Use me this day as I am a willing vessel Lord, in leading others to your kingdom. Wash me as white as snow. Put a hedge of protection around me as I go forth in doing your will. Thank you Jesus for saving me, as I know that only through my faith in you that all this is possible. Amen
Please print this up and carry it with you always as a reminder of who your Lord & Savoir Is. Print up several copies to give to your family and share with your friends. The road you have chosen will not be an easy one for know you will be a Child of God. However know this ,you will never be alone ever again. For The Holy Spirit will be placed inside your soul and take residence inside of you forever. He will be your guide, your life long connection to God through our Lord and Savor Christ Jesus. God has placed a wonderful Blessing upon you my friend.
May the Peace of His Grace always be with you.
Amen.....
Please read this Prayer of Salvation.It must be freely decided by you.God will never force any one to follow him.It has to be a free will decision of Heart,Mind&Soul.May God grant you the wisdom to make the right decision that will effect your life not only here but forever more.Amen...Carl
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