The Blue Card

The Blue Card Inspired by the courage of our ancestors, The Blue Card serves to provide Holocaust survivors and their families with financial assistance and genuine support.

Visit us at www.bluecardfund.org to learn more and make a donation! Of the 75,000 Holocaust survivors living in the United States, roughly 1/3 live below poverty level, a staggering figure. Many of our committee members, owe their very existence to relatives who survived the horrible atrocities of the N***s and the Shoah. Getting involved with The Blue Card is an amazing way to honor them and give back to those who are still living.

10/15/2026

Thank you to Spectrum News 1 for sharing the news about our incredible birthday party for Holocaust survivors!

This was such a meaningful experience, both for our Holocaust survivor guests, especially those two who have turned 100, and for The Blue Card, who received such a generous allocation from Speaker Julie Menin and the New York City Council for our Holocaust Education initiative.

We were so happy to see everyone who attended, grateful for everyone who spoke and presented the survivors with gifts, and thankful to be able to share the experience with all of you!

Spectrum News NY1 Speaker Julie Menin NYC Comptroller Mark Levine Tiberias Clarins Vanessa T Aronson

The Blue Card's 100-club birthday party for Holocaust survivors was nothing less than a total success! We were so gratef...
10/15/2026

The Blue Card's 100-club birthday party for Holocaust survivors was nothing less than a total success! We were so grateful to present this event to honor survivors who have reached the age of 100, and celebrate with them this huge accomplishment!

The Blue Card would like to give a special thank you to Speaker Julie Menin of the New York City Council for her commitment to the preservation and sharing of Holocaust survivor stories by graciously allocating $1.25 million to The Blue Card's Innovative Holocaust Education Program. Our gratitude cannot be measured, and it is because of actions like this that we can continue our work, educating future generations about the Holocaust and combatting hatred and intolerance.

We would also like to thank Comptroller Mark Levine, Vanessa Aronson, and Eva Wyner Rosen for speaking, Clarins at Bloomingdale's and clothing brand Zero Point Two for bringing such amazing goodies and activities for the survivors, and Tiberias restaurant for hosting all of us and our guests, which included 34 Holocaust survivors, 2 of whom have turned 100!

This was truly a party we won't soon forget. We're so glad so many wonderful people could be in attendance, and can't wait to continue celebrating all of the amazing survivors as they turn 100!

Speaker Julie Menin NYC Comptroller Mark Levine Vanessa T Aronson Clarins Tiberias

Today is International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction.This day is about raising awareness of natural disasters, lear...
10/13/2026

Today is International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction.

This day is about raising awareness of natural disasters, learning how to try to prevent them, and protecting our homes and communities from the horrible effects.

Natural Disasters, as they increase, affect more and more communities. For elderly Holocaust survivors, many of whom struggle to afford basic living expenses, have mobility and health ailments, and have limited support systems, the effect of natural disasters can be devastating. The loss of their homes and possessions; the risk of injury or worse; the anxiety and panic of being alone if something happens. These are all realities survivors who live in susceptible areas have to grapple with both before and after disaster strikes.

The Blue Card's Natural Disasters and Severe Weather Relief Fund was established for exactly these reasons. In the event of a horrific weather event, we're here to help Holocaust survivors who were affected. In honor of this day, consider donating to The Blue Card to help us continue to provide necessary and lifesaving aid to survivors in need during natural disasters. Additionally, learn about the ways you can make a difference in helping to prevent natural disasters.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!The Blue Card understands how difficult cancer treatments can be, and how finan...
10/09/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

The Blue Card understands how difficult cancer treatments can be, and how financially taxing. Many Holocaust survivors struggle to afford basic living expenses, and cannot afford cancer treatments without assistance. In addition to this, many survivors have underlying age and trauma related health conditions and limited support systems that can add to both the mental and financial strains of trying to battle cancer.

For these reasons, The Blue Card is proud to have our Siggi B. Wiltzig Fighting Cancer Together program. For Holocaust survivors with cancer, having access to extra funds can make all the difference.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, consider donating to The Blue Card so that we can continue to help aging survivors fight cancer, and live out their lives with dignity.

October 7th lives in our minds as a day of devastation and incomprehensible loss. Among those murdered on this day in 20...
10/07/2026

October 7th lives in our minds as a day of devastation and incomprehensible loss. Among those murdered on this day in 2023 was Holocaust survivor Moshe Ridler.

Moshe was known as the grandfather of his community, and was proud of the family he created. He survived losing his family, and the horrors of a concentration camp, just to have his light extinguished so brutally in the home he created.

We will always remember Moshe, and all of the other victims of October 7th. May their memories be a blessing, and may their light continue to shine through their legacies.

Join The Blue Card on November 8 for Spread the Light, Yad Vashem USAFoundation's Second Annual Kristallnacht Commemorat...
10/05/2026

Join The Blue Card on November 8 for Spread the Light, Yad Vashem USA
Foundation's Second Annual Kristallnacht Commemoration.

Together we will honor the memory of the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust while reflecting on the enduring importance of Holocaust remembrance and education.

Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan will be in conversation with author Dara Horn,
moderated by Adam Kuperstein, anchor at NBC New York, about the lessons of history and the challenges facing the Jewish people.

Register today at the link below:
https://yadvashemfoundation.org/2026/07/spread-the-light-second-annual-kristallnacht-commemoration/

Thank you so much to B'nai B'rith for hosting us and Holocaust survivor Adrienne Petrook for a lovely night assembling H...
10/02/2026

Thank you so much to B'nai B'rith for hosting us and Holocaust survivor Adrienne Petrook for a lovely night assembling High Holiday packages for Holocaust survivors in need!

Adrienne shared her story with the B'nai B'rith Connect group after they assembled the packages filled with high holiday goodies. It was a beautiful and educational evening, and we are so grateful that opportunities like this exist for Holocaust survivors to share their testimonies.

We look forward to more events with B'nai B'rith for years to come!
B'nai B'rith International

Today is International Day of Older Persons!The median age of Holocaust survivors in 2026 is 87 years according to the C...
10/02/2026

Today is International Day of Older Persons!

The median age of Holocaust survivors in 2026 is 87 years according to the Claims Conference. As this population continues to age, it is the mission of The Blue Card to ensure that not only do these survivors live out their lives with the dignity and respect they deserve, but that they are able to remain independent and stay in their homes for as long as possible.

Unfortunately, many Holocaust survivors suffer from age-related ailments, live alone, and do not have the finances to properly support themselves. The Blue Card's programs, such as dental and medical assistance, food assistance, access to emergency alert devices, and so much more, are in place to offer these survivors help with the care they need most.

In honor of this day, consider donating to The Blue Card to help us fulfill our mission for as long as we can. Visit our website to donate, and to learn more about the programs we offer, or contact us today at [email protected]!

On this day in 1928, Nobel Laureate, author, advocate, and Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel was born.Elie was a truly rem...
10/01/2026

On this day in 1928, Nobel Laureate, author, advocate, and Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel was born.

Elie was a truly remarkable individual. After all he suffered during the Holocaust, his life and legacy reflect not only what he overcame, but his accomplishments as a man who dedicated himself to speaking against injustice, fighting for truth, and sharing his wisdom.

The Blue Card was honored to have known him and called him a friend, and honored to have presented him with the Richard C. Holbrooke Award for Social Justice in November of 2015, less than a year before his passing.

Happy Birthday to Elie Wiesel. Let us celebrate him by honoring his extraordinary legacy, and remembering the courageous and brilliant man he was.

On September 29, 1941, one of the largest massacres of the Holocaust and WWII took place at Babi Yar (Babyn Yar) ravine....
09/29/2026

On September 29, 1941, one of the largest massacres of the Holocaust and WWII took place at Babi Yar (Babyn Yar) ravine.

After invading the town of Kyiv on September 19, the N***s rounded up the Jews and led them to the ravine outside the city. Under the command of Einsatzgruppen C, the N***s forced the Jews to undress and enter the ravine, where the mobile killing squad shot them all in succession. The killing lasted until the next day. Over 33,000 Jews were shot over the course of these two days.

Photo taken from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum website showing the Babi Yar ravine from above.

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