In Memory of Leo Rechter
We are so sad to hear that Leo Rechter, an amazing Holocaust survivor leader and Holocaust survivor himself, passed away this past weekend at age 93. Leo was a long-time advocacy for Holocaust survivors, taking a stand to protect and advance survivors’ rights, interests, and needs. He was a long-time President of the National Association of Jewish Holocaust Survivors (NAHOS), and author of […]
Holocaust survivor Goldie thanking The Blue Card for financial assistance
Goldie, a Holocaust survivor living in the United States, got into financial hardships later in her life. When she and her husband had no one to turn to for help, her Social Worker reached out to The Blue Card. 15+ years later, The Blue Card still helps Goldie stay independent and in her home. Throughout […]
Amazon Smile – Help The Blue Card while you shop!
Shop on Amazon? Designate The Blue Card as charity of your choice and a percentage of your order will be donated to help Holocaust survivors in need! 1. Next time you are looking to make a purchase with Amazon, go to smile.amazon.com and log on with your regular Amazon or Amazon prime account. 2. Once you have logged […]
An Amazing Virtual Miami Marathon 2021!!
Previous Next This past weekend was to be the 19th Miami Marathon. Big kudos to race director Frankie Ruiz and the entire organizing team for transforming this race into a fantastic virtual event for our city! This was our 12th consecutive year running as the JCS Alliance Team Blue Card in support of local Holocaust Survivors. Although running/walking […]
Today is the anniversary of Kristallnacht, “Night of Broken Glass”
The Blue Card initiates teletherapy program The Blue Card, a Holocaust survivor-support organization, recently launched a national teletherapy service. It will be open to its members in Greater Phoenix. “People are isolated and lonely,” said Nadja Atwal, Blue Card’s spokesperson, via email. “It has been all over the news how much the isolation is affecting […]
Masha Pearl, Dedicated To Helping Holocaust Survivors
For several years now, Masha Pearl has dedicated her life to The Blue Card, the highly praised organization in the United States solely dedicated to helping survivors of the Holocaust. The Blue Card’s impeccable reputation and 86-year history as a top organization is currently led by Pearl, who serves as Executive Director. It was founded in 1934 in Germany by the Jewish community there to help those that had already started seeing […]
Blue Card supports Holocaust survivors during the pandemic
A teenage boy wanted to make a difference in someone’s day, so nonprofit The Blue Card connected him with an 85-year-old homebound Holocaust survivor who happened to be craving herring. Decked in personal protective equipment and trudging through the rain, the boy showed up at the survivor’s door with herring for her stomach and a […]
The Blue Card honors the late Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel at their 2015 Benefit Gala
Presenting the late Nobel Laureate with The Richard C. Holbrooke Award for Social Justice On the anniversary of Elie Wiesel’s birthday, we are so honored to have presented the late Nobel Laureate with The Richard C. Holbrooke Award for Social Justice, given in 2015 by Academy award winner Michael Douglas and author and journalist Kati […]
Being Great at Doing Good – Miami Shoot Magazine
While months of coronavirus-induced lockdowns, social distancing, masks, and isolation have proven challenging diversions from the status quo for almost everyone, perhaps there is no group more beleaguered by the struggle than those who survived the Holocaust. Most have few surviving family members, their elderly age renders them extremely vulnerable, and the fear and loneliness […]
Here’s How Virtual Gatherings Are Helping
While months of coronavirus-induced lockdowns, social distancing, masks, and isolation have proven challenging diversions from the status quo for almost everyone, perhaps there is no group more beleaguered by the struggle than those who survived the Holocaust. Most have few surviving family members, their elderly age renders them extremely vulnerable, and the fear and loneliness […]