August 2025: Kristallnacht News Update
Thank you again for signing the Kristallnacht declaration. Every month we send a few stories about Kristallnacht and the Holocaust that made the news in the previous month. Towards November 2025 we will share information about Light Up The Church 2024.
Below is the update from the stories of August 2025.
Holocaust survivors still seek atonement from railway companies for their role in Nazi deportations
The Holocaust relied heavily on railways, with millions deported to camps by train, and survivors have long pressed European railway companies like France’s SNCF to acknowledge their complicity and make amends. While legal battles often stalled, public pressure led some companies to issue apologies, open archives, fund memorials, and provide compensation—reminding us that beyond money, survivors seek dignity, acknowledgment, and a truthful record of history.
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Report determines that 70% of Jewish Holocaust survivors will be gone in the next 10 years
More than 200,000 Holocaust survivors are still alive today, but a new report warns that 70% will pass away within the next decade and 90% within 15 years, making this the final chance to hear their firsthand testimonies. While many survivors continue to share their experiences despite age and frail health, they worry about who will keep their memories alive once they are gone, underscoring the urgent need to preserve their voices for future generations.
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Holocaust Survivor Shares Story With Rotary Club
Erika Fabian, a Hungarian Holocaust survivor, narrowly escaped the Nazis as a child thanks to her mother’s resourcefulness, her sister’s bravery, and the help of friends and neighbors who provided safe houses, false papers, and even staged rescues. After immigrating to America in 1956, she earned a master’s degree from UCLA, became a successful photojournalist and actor, authored 26 books, and continues to share her remarkable story of survival and resilience.
