Comments for Teach the Shoah

Comment on The Little Place by Cathy Polakoff

Cathy Polakoff — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:12:14 +0000

Jenna, this was such a beautiful and moving piece! I love that you found signs of Jewish life and Jewish memory being preserved without even having to look for it. The Pletzl and memorial both sound wonderful. I am so glad you got to make this trip, and thank you for sharing some of the highlights with us.

Comment on Yad Vashem Through a New Lens by Jessica Silverman

Jessica Silverman — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:06:36 +0000

In reply to Andrea. Thank you Andrea! I feel Grandma Minnie with me all the time. Xo

Comment on Yad Vashem Through a New Lens by Jessica Silverman

Jessica Silverman — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:05:14 +0000

In reply to Wendy Doan McChesney. Thank you Wendy, I appreciate your very insightful and kind words. They mean so much to me.

Comment on Yad Vashem Through a New Lens by Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:29:37 +0000

I love that you continue to share Grandma Minnie’s story. Kol HaKavod!

Comment on Yad Vashem Through a New Lens by Wendy Doan McChesney

Wendy Doan McChesney — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:38:04 +0000

So heartwarming to read this, yet feeling overwhelmed by the horrors that brought this to light. I can feel Grandma Minnie’s incredible strength, survival instincts, and enduring love for you when I read your words.

Comment on Yad Vashem Through a New Lens by Jessica Silverman

Jessica Silverman — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:58:53 +0000

In reply to Michelle Ultmann. Thank you Michelle for your very insightful and heartfelt words. They mean so much to me. It’s important that I remember and share these stories with my family and friends. L’dor v’dor, from generation to generation.

Comment on Yad Vashem Through a New Lens by Michelle Ultmann

Michelle Ultmann — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:31:16 +0000

Jessica:
By interweaving the objects and the stories, the emotions come through so strongly, as does the resilience of your ancestors and your power to bring all that into the present and the future. Thank you for sharing!

Comment on A Lesson in Empathy by Michelle Ultmann

Michelle Ultmann — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:35:29 +0000

Cathy:
Like throwing a pebble in a lake, the ripples spread out from the point of impact and so it is with our stories. Once the story is told we have no idea of who it touches and what they do with it, but listeners take it and transform it and pass it on. To find out what someone did with it is so personally gratifying. I am kvelling with you,
congratulations!
Michelle

Comment on Optimism and Resiliency by Jessica Silverman

Jessica Silverman — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:39:59 +0000

Linda, wow, job well done! Thank you for sharing this story with us. The work you are doing is so meaningful, can’t ever be measured. You are impacting these students, and they will forever remember your dad’s story, and that you came into the class to talk with them. Keep up the great work!

Comment on Optimism and Resiliency by Michelle Ultmann

Michelle Ultmann — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:17:28 +0000

Thank you Linda! Keep on keeping his story alive and feeling him in your heart ❣️