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3GNY is a NYC-based community formed by grandchildren of Holocaust survivors, to carry on the storie Now is the time to take responsibility for these stories.

WEDU is the premier educational initiative to train grandchildren of survivors to learn and share their family history in classrooms. We are excited to share “WEDU” (We Educate) – our education initiative that empowers grandchildren of survivors to bring our family stories and lessons of the Holocaust to school classrooms. Developed under the guidance of Facing History and Ourselves, along with su

pport from Yad Vashem, WEDU prepares participants to learn and teach their family stories. WEDU is a powerful contribution to Holocaust education:

URGENCY: As the population of Holocaust survivors declines, their stories should not be lost with them. PERSONAL: As a living link to our grandparents’ stories, we are in a special position to elevate the individual experience from the collective. RELEVANCE TO ALL: The Holocaust serves as an instructive entry point for examining prejudice today. This program will make connections between historical events and issues of intolerance and persecution that remain with us. SOCIAL ACTION: In a multicultural society, we all have a stake in challenging assumptions. This program will actively engage students to think about ways to confront intolerance and prejudice. Your involvement is necessary. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and sharing your family story in a classroom:

Please contact [email protected] for information on our next training session, and for any questions. If you prefer not to speak in the classroom, there are other ways to volunteer:

Help expand our network of teachers and schools
Help expand our network of WEDU volunteers and events
Fundraising
Please email [email protected] and let us know how you would like to become involved. Donations are an essential component to WEDU. Donations fund educational materials, resources and our training program. Please go to the donate page on our website, or you can send a check or money order made out to “3GNY” to PO Box 7690, New York, NY 10150. All donations are tax deductible.

3GNY is excited to introduce this initiative and actively involve our community in shaping the future. We look forward to developing this program together and providing a voice to carry on our grandparents’ legacy. Sincerely,

3GNY Board

06/17/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to join us for our first Mahjong Night this past Monday! We had so much fun playing, learning, and schmoozing with all of you 🀄️

See you next time!

06/11/2026

To mark Professor Elie Wiesel’s 10th Yahrzeit, which is today, Rabbi Dr. Ariel Burger, Director of the Witness Institute, and Dr. Avraham Rosen invite us to engage in collective positive actions, keeping in mind our teacher/mentor/friend/family member—and each other.

They have developed 10 collective acts of goodness that may well shift the balance of the world toward hope and redemption; they will most certainly bring merit to the soul of Eliezer ben Shlomo haLevi, ztz”l, Elie Wiesel:

1. Listen to somebody who needs to be listened to.

2. Choose a Hasidic tale from Souls on Fire, Sages and Dreamers, Filled with Fire and Light, or another of Professor Wiesel’s books, and read it aloud to a friend, a child, a grandchild, or a grandparent. Discuss it together.

3. Buy a hungry person a meal, with a smile.

4. Write a poem or prayer about something broken in the world, and how it might be fixed or addressed.

5. Leave a note of encouragement in a public place where someone in need will find it.

6. Decide to be a witness and not a spectator. This means to refuse to ignore the suffering of others, to increase your sensitivity to those around you over time, and to take responsibility for the world around you. Write this commitment down and put it somewhere you will see it daily.

7. Tell or write about Prof. Wiesel’s love of Israel and Jerusalem. Say why it is important to know this.

8. Buy one of Prof. Wiesel’s books that you don’t yet own; buy another for a friend; think of buying for a class or reading group.

9. Follow the traditional path: Study Mishnah in the merit of Prof. Wiesel. Give charity in the merit and memory of Prof. Wiesel, saying out loud that you’re doing so for the elevation of the soul of Eliezer ben Shlomo Halevi, of righteous memory.

10. Pray for a redeemed world.

Photo Credit: The Elie Wiesel Foundation

The Witness Institute

06/03/2026

✨SAVE THE DATE✨

We had so much fun last year and we can’t wait to see you once again at the 2nd Annual Evening Under the Stars!

Join us for a meaningful summer night as we celebrate the mission and community impact of 3GNY. Connect with fellow descendants, supporters, and friends for an unforgettable evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music, silent auction, and conversation with our community and honored guests.

✨Stay tuned for more information ✨

06/02/2026

Just because it’s the end of the school year doesn’t mean we’ve slowed down! We’re always grateful to share our stories to students across NY and NJ.

Here are some photos from a recent visit to the High School for Environmental Studies in New York City!

06/01/2026

Get your card ready! It’s time for a night of serious !

Join 3GNY on June 15th at 6:30pm for fast-moving tables, joker drama, and the thrill of calling “Mahjong!” before anyone else gets there first.

Bring your 2026 card and your best poker face. Expect competitive play, great company, and plenty of table talk over dead walls, exposures, and tiles you weren’t expecting to be played!

Link in bio 🔗

05/27/2026

It’s been one week since we heard Elliot share his Zaidy Sam’s story of survival, resistance, and strength at the ! We loved hosting our first hybrid WEDU Wednesday program and being together in community. If you missed the program live, or want to watch it again, you can do so on our YouTube channel or at the link in our bio ▶️

Thank you to for their generous donation of Sam’s favorite food, sour pickles! And for the delicious other pickled items as well 🥒🫒

We look forward to seeing you at our next program! Check out what’s coming up next at the link in our bio 🔗

Photo credit to Ada Chu and 3GNY Staff

05/25/2026

Today, on Memorial Day, we honor the courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives in service to freedom. May we continue to carry forward their legacy with gratitude, responsibility, and hope.

05/21/2026

Happy Shavuot from 3GNY and 3GNJ! Whether you’re celebrating by eating blintzes or studying, we hope you’re spending time in community with loved ones ✡️

05/18/2026

🎉 We are thrilled to share that we have just completed our 600th speaking engagement for the 2025-2026 school year! This milestone reflects the growing commitment to Holocaust education and the importance of connecting students to history in meaningful ways.

This would not have been possible without our dedicated speakers! Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to our mission. Our speakers’ directly inspire the next generation through their family stories of survival, resilience, resistance, and hope.

Want to bring this powerful experience to your classroom, workplace, or community group? Request a speaker today! Together we can ensure the lessons of the Holocaust are never forgotten.

📚Request a speaker now at the link in our bio or at www.3GNY.org/WEDU

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