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Film Screening: For the Living

February 1, 2026 @ Mandel Jewish Community Center

Sunday, February 1 from 11:00am - 1:00pm

Ten-year-old Holocaust survivor Marcel Zielinski walked 60 miles from Auschwitz to Krakow in 1945. In 2019, 250 cyclists retraced his journey in “Ride for the Living” to reflect on humanity’s capacity for both dehumanization and empathy.

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Join us on Sunday, January 25 for a meaningful observance of International Holocaust Memorial Day with a special screening of For the Living. This powerful documentary intertwines history with hope, following the incredible true story of Marcel Zielinski, a ten-year-old Holocaust survivor who walked 60 miles from Auschwitz to Krakow after his liberation in 1945.

The film connects Marcel’s solitary journey to the present day, documenting the 2019 “Ride for the Living.” In a profound act of remembrance, 250 cyclists retraced his path, creating a moving meditation on humanity’s dual capacity for dehumanization and empathy. This screening offers a unique opportunity to reflect on our shared history and the resilience of the human spirit.

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