Some evenings when the light is on, I think of my parents.  Other times it inspires me, to move forward to be a light for others (hopefully).  Someday, this lamp will tell my granddaughter why 6 million or 11 million lights should always shine and the important of it. 

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LIGHT OF OUR SURVIVORS

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Honoring Their Light

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Honoring Our Survivors

Light of Our Survivors honors Holocaust survivors, their descendants, and the 6 Million Jewish lives lost in the Holocaust.  An initiative of 6 Million Lights, its innovative light-making workshops foster conversation and community, as we gather together Holocaust Survivors, their descendants, and a diverse mix from the interfaith community.  We share stories, memories, and wisdom while creating beautiful illuminated paper lamps that serve as luminous reminders of each maker’s intention to share light with the world.  Raye David (Survivor of Auschwitz)[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Learn More" style="outline" shape="square" color="black" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Forlanu.org%2Fhonoring-their-light%2F|title:Honoring%20Their%20Light||" el_class="max-700" css=".vc_custom_1581979987924{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section full_width="stretch_row" content_placement="top" css=".vc_custom_1580334664987{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #f8df85 !important;}"][vc_row css=".vc_custom_1580335395427{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1581980188666{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"]

The mere presence and participation of Survivors strongly impacts workshop participants. 

As one participant shared, “Making lights alongside Survivors was a once in a lifetime experience for me.” 

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TESTIMONIALS

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Whither The Future

The number of Holocaust Survivors is dropping rapidly. Where do we go from here?

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Anonymous, Holocaust Survivor

Although we are all aware of the atrocities of the Holocaust, hearing the survivors and descendants speak was deeply moving. The sharing helped build a feeling of community.

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OrLanu’s innovative workshops put light into the world.

OrLanu:  Hebrew for "Our Light"

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OrLanu's 3 Themes

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Lighting The Jewish Journey

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Honoring & Sharing Our Light

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Dispelling Darkness

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OrLanu's Story

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What We Do

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Why & How We Do It

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6 Million Lights

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6 Million Stories

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Light Of Our Survivors

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TESTIMONIALS

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6 Million Lights

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Maya's Story

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Light of Our Survivors Workshop

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The Magic of Paper

Paper.  An ancient invention.  So fragile.  Yet, it changed the world…

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Latest News

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Email Sign-Up

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Donate Today

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Get Involved

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Read Our FAQ's

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JMG

The workshop was very moving and it was a bonding experience. You handled difficult material with delicacy and dignity. The closing ceremony dignified the process, allowing us to share our intentions. The workshop was a gift that was deeply appreciated…a reminder that actions, small or large, have consequences.

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LIGHT OF OUR SURVIVORS

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Honoring Their Light

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Honoring Our Survivors

Light of Our Survivors honors Holocaust survivors, their descendants, and the 6 Million Jewish lives lost in the Holocaust.  An initiative of 6 Million Lights, its innovative light-making workshops foster conversation and community, as we gather together Holocaust Survivors, their descendants, and a diverse mix from the interfaith community.  We share stories, memories, and wisdom while creating beautiful illuminated paper lamps that serve as luminous reminders of each maker’s intention to share light with the world.  Raye David (Survivor of Auschwitz)[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Learn More" style="outline" shape="square" color="black" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Forlanu.org%2Fhonoring-their-light%2F|title:Honoring%20Their%20Light||" el_class="max-700" css=".vc_custom_1581979987924{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section full_width="stretch_row" content_placement="top" css=".vc_custom_1580334664987{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #f8df85 !important;}"][vc_row css=".vc_custom_1580335395427{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1581980188666{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"]

The mere presence and participation of Survivors strongly impacts workshop participants. 

As one participant shared, “Making lights alongside Survivors was a once in a lifetime experience for me.” 

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TESTIMONIALS

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Whither The Future

The number of Holocaust Survivors is dropping rapidly. Where do we go from here?

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J.G.

So creative and meaningful. It is good to have a concrete symbol. I didn’t really understand that untill I placed my light in my living room. I love being in the room with that light! It reminds me of my parents, hope and how important stories are.

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OrLanu’s innovative workshops put light into the world.

OrLanu:  Hebrew for "Our Light"

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OrLanu's 3 Themes

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Lighting The Jewish Journey

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Honoring & Sharing Our Light

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Dispelling Darkness

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OrLanu's Story

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What We Do

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Why & How We Do It

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6 Million Lights

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6 Million Stories

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Light Of Our Survivors

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TESTIMONIALS

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6 Million Lights

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Maya's Story

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Light of Our Survivors Workshop

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The Magic of Paper

Paper.  An ancient invention.  So fragile.  Yet, it changed the world…

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Latest News

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Email Sign-Up

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Donate Today

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Get Involved

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Read Our FAQ's

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Rabbi A.G.

Because of this workshop I finally was emotionally ready to obtain my parents’ video (thank you – S. Spielberg), where they shared the story of their lives in Europe and what happened to them and their family during the holocaust.

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LIGHT OF OUR SURVIVORS

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Honoring Their Light

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Honoring Our Survivors

Light of Our Survivors honors Holocaust survivors, their descendants, and the 6 Million Jewish lives lost in the Holocaust.  An initiative of 6 Million Lights, its innovative light-making workshops foster conversation and community, as we gather together Holocaust Survivors, their descendants, and a diverse mix from the interfaith community.  We share stories, memories, and wisdom while creating beautiful illuminated paper lamps that serve as luminous reminders of each maker’s intention to share light with the world.  Raye David (Survivor of Auschwitz)[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Learn More" style="outline" shape="square" color="black" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Forlanu.org%2Fhonoring-their-light%2F|title:Honoring%20Their%20Light||" el_class="max-700" css=".vc_custom_1581979987924{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section full_width="stretch_row" content_placement="top" css=".vc_custom_1580334664987{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #f8df85 !important;}"][vc_row css=".vc_custom_1580335395427{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1581980188666{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"]

The mere presence and participation of Survivors strongly impacts workshop participants. 

As one participant shared, “Making lights alongside Survivors was a once in a lifetime experience for me.” 

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TESTIMONIALS

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Whither The Future

The number of Holocaust Survivors is dropping rapidly. Where do we go from here?

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A.G., a descendant of Survivors

It was highly impactful to hear the stories of the survivors and their family. Their struggle and survival is a powerful reminder of the importance of bringing light into this world; it is the only way to chase away the darkness that will constantly encroach on all of life. And we must do it together.

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LIGHT OF OUR SURVIVORS

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Honoring Their Light

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Honoring Our Survivors

Light of Our Survivors honors Holocaust survivors, their descendants, and the 6 Million Jewish lives lost in the Holocaust.  An initiative of 6 Million Lights, its innovative light-making workshops foster conversation and community, as we gather together Holocaust Survivors, their descendants, and a diverse mix from the interfaith community.  We share stories, memories, and wisdom while creating beautiful illuminated paper lamps that serve as luminous reminders of each maker’s intention to share light with the world.  Raye David (Survivor of Auschwitz)[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Learn More" style="outline" shape="square" color="black" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Forlanu.org%2Fhonoring-their-light%2F|title:Honoring%20Their%20Light||" el_class="max-700" css=".vc_custom_1581979987924{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section full_width="stretch_row" content_placement="top" css=".vc_custom_1580334664987{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #f8df85 !important;}"][vc_row css=".vc_custom_1580335395427{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1581980188666{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"]

The mere presence and participation of Survivors strongly impacts workshop participants. 

As one participant shared, “Making lights alongside Survivors was a once in a lifetime experience for me.” 

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TESTIMONIALS

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Whither The Future

The number of Holocaust Survivors is dropping rapidly. Where do we go from here?

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