Student Showcase:
Michael Messer’s project, Propaganda and Appropriation: The Use of Symbolism by Anti-Semitic Publications and its Use and Effect on Jewish…
Survivor Spotlight: Jack Vink
Jack Vink (1932) Born in 1932 in Holland, Jack Vink grew up during a time of immense danger and uncertainty….
Survivor Spotlight: Shelly Weiner
Shelly Weiner (1937) Born in Rovno, Poland, Shelly Weiner was just four years old when the Germans invaded Soviet-controlled Poland…
Evolution by Zoe Fishman
Ms. Fishman wanted this poem to sum up the project. In it, she wanted to incorporate the topics of tattoo…
Beneath by Zoe Fishman
Ann Gilbert had no archived testimony. While this may seem like a detriment, Ms. Fishman looked at it as a…
Dear Mother by Zoe Fishman
Ann Gilbert’s poem “Dear Mother” is written from the viewpoint of Lena Gilbert, her daughter, writing to Mrs. Gilbert. While…
Mirror by Zoe Fishman
Jola Gross’s poem dictates her thoughts and feelings she has regarding her tattoo and, thus, her reasoning behind keeping her…
Knife by Zoe Fishman
Nelly Bondy’s poem was the first poem Ms. Fishman wrote, and it turned out to be one of her favorites….
Words by Zoe Fishman
Adam Boren’s poem was actually inspired by another Holocaust survivor’s poetry. Before Ms. Fishman even began writing, she took her…
127956 by Zoe Fishman
Adam Boren’s poem, “127956,” details his reflection on the tattooing process. The poem contains one-to-two words in a line to…