March of the Living 2008

On May 1st, 2008, thousands of Jewish teens from countries around the world will share in an once-in-a-lifetime experience, when they march the three-kilometer distance separating Auschwitz from Birkenau, the largest concentration camp complex built by the Nazis during World War II.  You could be there – along with hundreds of other Canadians taking part in this event.

The March takes place on Yom Hashoah- Holocaust Remembrance Day – established in memory of the six million Jews who were murdered during the war.  As one of the marchers representing some thirty nations, you will walk hand in had in silent tribute to all victims of the Holocaust.

Registration for the MOL 2008 program will open on September 20th, 2007.  It is an online registration at www.marchoftheliving.org .  All participants in the 2008 March of the Living will be carefully chosen and will be based on emotional maturity and community involvement.  Application deadline will be in the first week of November, 2007. 

If accepted to the program, students are required to attend weekly educational sessions specifically created for the March of the Living.  These sessions are designed to equip you with basic knowledge and background on the Holocaust and Israel prior to departure.  Key themes include: Jewish life before the war, Nazism, the Final Solution and the State of Israel as well as your life as a Jewish person living in the Diaspora. 

There will be an Open House on Monday September 24th, 2007 for the 2008 MOL program.  The meeting will take place in the Multi Purpose Room at the Rady JCC located at 123 Doncaster Street. 

For further information please contact Roberta Malam at 477-7502.

60th Anniversary of the State of Israel
and the 20th Annual March of the Living

www.marchoftheliving.org