Honor • Educate • Empower

Holocaust Youth Survivors Legacy Foundation, Inc. 501(c)(3) 

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FOR SCHOOLS • SYNAGOGUES • MUSEUMS•
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

USING STORY, POETRY, AND ART TO TEACH THE HOLOCAUST

Resilience is more than a book. It is a multi-sensory Holocaust education program that brings survivor stories into classrooms, museums, synagogues, and communities through literature, curriculum, original art, and live learning experiences.

ONE BOOK. A COMPLETE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.

THE BOOK

Resilience shares the true stories of Jewish children who survived the Holocaust through powerful poetry, breathtaking artwork, and historical context that inspires courage, hope, and determination.

CLASSROOM CURRICULUM

Standards-aligned lesson plans, discussion guides, and activities provide educators with ready-to-use tools that bring history to life and spark meaningful conversations

TRAVELING ART EXHIBIT

Original oil paintings by acclaimed artist McLean Fletcher accompany each poem in a multi-sensory exhibition that transforms any space into a place of reflection and learning.

LIVE PRESENTATIONS

Engaging presentations by author and educator Cheryl Reibel inspire students to connect history with today—empowering them to stand up to intolerance and build a more compassionate world.

BRINGING HISTORY INTO THE MODERN CLASSROOM

The stories of Holocaust survivors are among the most powerful tools we have to prevent the spread of hatred. Our programs connect historical reflection with critical modern-day conversations.

Antisemitism Awareness & Prevention

Equipping the next generation with the moral courage to recognize and confront modern hate.

Experiential Learning

Utilizing art, poetry, and creative initiatives to move history out of textbooks and into hearts.

Civic Responsibility

Promoting students to make a personal commitment to standing up for tolerance, dignity, and kindness within their own communities.

THE POEMS MOVE BEYOND THE PAGE

Every poem in Resilience is accompanied by an original oil painting, creating a traveling, multi-sensory learning experience.

MEET CHERYL REIBEL

Founder & President

Cheryl Reibel is a Holocaust education advocate, author, speaker, and nonprofit leader. Raised in a community of Holocaust survivors, she transforms their stories into educational experiences that inspire courage, compassion, and historical understanding.

OUR IMPACT. OUR COMMITMENT.

Serving middle schools, high schools, museums, synagogues, universities, hospitals, libraries, and community organizations.

Building programs that educate, inspire, and empower the next generation to choose courage over indifference.

A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by law.

BRING RESILIENCE TO YOUR SCHOOL OR ORGANIZATION

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HONOR • EDUCATE • EMPOWER