When World War II ended, I was four years old. Even at that age I knew about the Holocaust. When American soldiers liberated the people in the concentration camps, films came back that were shown in the newsreels that local...
I believe that the Holocaust existed. I am Jewish. My grandfather is a survivor of the holocaust. He is 85 years old. Since my grandfather and I live very close to each other we see each other often. We recently...
May I have your word first that you won't turn the radio off the instant I blurt out what it is I believe in? You may be tempted, but I'm asking you not to. All right? All right. I believe...
This I Believe I had always been an optimist. That is, up until I was gagged in the gas clambers, and until I inhaled the air of antique ashes. For the first time in person, I had to opportunity to...
I Believe in Hiking The night was dark, cold, and haunting; with only flashlights breaking through the darkness. The tired feet shuffled onward with little or no enthusiasm. The mountain stood before us, tall and unforgiving, yet we still embarked,...
I believe in Tikkun Olam, healing the world. Within the worldwide Jewish Community everyone has a connection. You may not have ever met the Jew before, but it’s like once you are both identified as Jewish you share a bond,...
During my life, I have had few experiences that shake the foundations of my understanding of different religions and how I saw them. One, however shines high above the rest. It made me who I am today even though at...
This I Believe: Anti-Semitism I am a 15 year old, white, boy from Boston, MA. My name is Ezra and I am Jewish. In my life there have been many obstacles that I have tried to overcome; and for the...
I believe in balance. I once had a conversation with a group of girlfriends, and I stated that no woman can live without one hour of alone time per day. These wonderful women were a mixture of young and single...
