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We are so proud to have a further 6 Fed My Voice Holocaust Survivor Storyteller books now available in paperback as part of our partnership with @ManchesterUP and @yadvashemUK Read each one. They are powerful stories of loss, of suffering, of love and of incredible resilience resonating with messages of hope, kindness, tolerance and will to live. Dr John Goldsmith Jack Cygleman Rachel Levy Susan Pollack Kurt Marx Jacques Weisser Incredible human beings and stories.

The Fed’s My Voice project is delighted to announce that we have received a two‑year funding grant from the San Francisco–based Crankstart Foundation. This generous support will play a vital role in sustaining the unique Holocaust education and awareness work that My Voice delivers to schools, football clubs and other organisations across the United Kingdom.

𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙚 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 This World Book Day, we’re proud to highlight our collaboration with @ManchesterUP who have produced soft‑back editions of selected titles from our My Voice collection. These books share the testimonies of Holocaust survivors and refugees who rebuilt their lives in Greater Manchester or London. Preserving and sharing their words is central to ensuring their experiences continue to be heard and understood by new generations. By creating these accessible editions, Manchester University Press is helping us bring these important stories to wider audiences and strengthen our shared commitment to education, remembrance, and the power of personal testimony. You can purchase soft back versions of our My Voice Collection here... manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/my-voice/ @HeritageFundNOR #WorldBookDay2026

When the world feels loud, getting lost in a good book becomes a refuge. Our My Voice storytellers know only too well about the desire to escape from reality and remind us how stories can be lifelines – sources of hope, imagination and survival! Anne Super, hidden as a child in Poland during the Holocaust, found safety and escape in the books that filled her aunt Matusia’s home. As she recalls in her my voice book, ‘Citizen of the World’: “I read and read, and this love of books has stayed with me. I dive into books. Life was so abominable in Poland that you had to escape, and my escape was books!” This World Book Day, join us in celebrating the stories that give us strength. If you would like to read more about Anne’s amazing story of survival and buy her book click here… myvoice.org.uk/book/a-citizen… #WorldBookDay2026 #MyVoice #holocaustsurvivors @HeritageFundNOR @heritagefund @ManchesterUP @FED_Manchester

Our U13 & U14 players took part in a powerful session led by @fedmyvoice Director Raphi Bloom, learning the remarkable life story of Holocaust survivor Ike Alterman BEM. This is 1 of 5 sessions on Holocaust education, connected to the @PremierLeague’s Football Remembers program, helping young people build understanding, empathy and awareness.

𝐅𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐲 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐲𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐓𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝐀𝐭 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 It was wonderful to take Fed My Voice Storyteller Lydia Tischler into global law firm Withers last week as part of their Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration to show the remarkable film of her My Voice life story book ‘Freud, Hitler and Me.’ Over 70+ members of the law firm were there in person, with more watching the live stream online, and everyone was blown away by the film and by Lydia herself, who answered questions afterwards in her usual inimitable, intelligent, witty style. Lydia, 97, from Ostrava in the Czech Republic came to the UK as a refugee in 1945 after surviving the horrors of Auschwitz and the Theresienstadt Ghetto. She still works as a child psychotherapist and was sporting the MBE medal she was awarded earlier in the week at Windsor Castle by Princess Anne for her services to child psychology and Holocaust education. At the Withers event, Tischler reiterated the importance of urging people to try “𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫,” adding that, “𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧.” Lydia’s Fed My Voice book ‘Freud, Hitler and Me’ is available to buy online: For the hardback version click here: myvoice.org.uk/product/lydia-… For the paperback version click here: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526192578/ @yadvashemUK @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundNOR @ManchesterUP @witherslegal

𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐤𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐂'𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 – 𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐲 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 Fed My Voice Director Raphi Bloom delivered a powerful presentation on the life of Holocaust survivor Ike Alterman BEM to Wigan Athletic’s Academy – first speaking to the U15/16 squads, then the U13/14 groups – as part of the My Voice Guardian programme. The players heard Ike’s extraordinary journey – from a childhood shattered by the Holocaust, through ghettos, concentration and death camps, to the resilience that helped him rebuild his life with dignity and purpose. They listened with maturity and respect – recognising they were hearing a story that demands empathy, reflection and responsibility. Raphi stressed that Ike’s testimony is a vital educational tool – helping young people understand the consequences of unchecked hatred, discrimination and dehumanisation. Holocaust education, he explained, is not just about the past – it equips the next generation to recognise prejudice, challenge harmful narratives and protect the dignity of all people. He highlighted values the players can live out daily – tolerance, hope, kindness and resilience – on the pitch, in school and in their communities. A key message was the responsibility to challenge intolerance wherever it appears. Prejudice often begins subtly – jokes, words, comments, exclusion – and silence allows it to grow. Raphi urged the players to challenge it in every space, choosing courage over comfort. He also addressed the dangers of Holocaust denial and inversion – where facts are distorted or twisted. By hearing Ike’s story, the players have now listened to a survivor’s testimony. They have become witnesses to a witness – carrying Ike’s story forward and standing up to denial, distortion and hatred whenever they encounter it. Feedback after the sessions showed the deep impact of the presentation – the players left with stronger knowledge of the Holocaust and a renewed commitment to stand up to prejudice. If you would like to have Ike's presentation delivered at your school, club or business contact info@myvoice.org.uk @LaticsOfficial @HeritageFundUK @JewishMCR @EFL @EFL_Comms @FED_Manchester

Happy 102nd birthday to Marianne Phillips - our incredible Fed My Voice Holocaust Survivor Storyteller. Marianne is still visiting schools to tell her story and enjoyed having Happy Birthday sung to her last week at the Worden Academy in Preston. To buy Marianne's book 'This is my voice. My Life" in hardback click here: myvoice.org.uk/product/marian… To buy Marianne's book in paperback click here: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526186645/ @ManchesterUP @HeritageFundUK

“I'm really proud that we are partnering with The Fed’s My Voice Project to bring these resources to schools free of charge, and to promote this campaign in Lancashire libraries and community spaces… It is vital to showcase these positive stories of individuals rebuilding their lives after the evil of the Holocaust.” — Cllr Matthew Salter, cabinet member for Education and Skills Read more in the post below 👇

📷 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 & 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐝'𝐬 𝐌𝐲 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐏𝐒𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 Lancashire County Council and The Fed’s My Voice Holocaust Survivor Storyteller Project have launched a powerful new 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐒𝐇𝐄 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 for schools, using the real-life testimonies of Survivors who rebuilt their lives in the North West. Rooted in stories of resilience, dignity, kindness and moral courage, the programme helps pupils explore antisemitism, prejudice, mutual respect, empathy and responsible citizenship. Schools will receive age-tailored resource packs, electronic My Voice life‑story books, teacher support and access to a countywide travelling exhibition bringing Survivor stories directly into classrooms, libraries and community spaces. 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦, 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐝’𝐬 𝐌𝐲 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭, 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝: “Our classrooms must be places where respect is learned and lived. This project turns the lived experiences of Survivors into practical lessons in empathy, critical thinking and moral courage. It helps pupils recognise difference as a strength and step up as allies for one another.” 𝐂𝐥𝐥𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐭𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥, 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐝: “The stories of these Holocaust Survivors are a powerful reminder of the strength, hope and humanity that can flourish after unimaginable adversity. Their experiences continue to inspire Lancashire’s young people to build kinder, more inclusive communities.” This new partnership ensures that the lessons of the Holocaust - and the wisdom of those who survived it - are shared widely, helping shape a more respectful, united Lancashire. For more information or to register for the free resource please email info@myvoice.org.uk @LancashireCC @JewishMCR

Fed My Voice Director Raphi Bloom had the privilege of speaking at @LancashireCC Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration, sharing the extraordinary My Voice life story of Holocaust Survivor Ike Alterman BEM - a man whose courage, resilience and humanity continue to guide us toward a better world. Telling Ike’s story is never easy, but it is always necessary. His voice lives on in every reminder to stand against hatred, prejudice and indifference. The ceremony was made even more powerful by the moving reflections of former British soldier Sergeant Richard Brock, aged 101, who was present at Bergen‑Belsen shortly after it was liberated. We also heard from Council Leader Stephen Atkinson who spoke with clarity and conviction about our shared responsibility to challenge hatred wherever it appears and the ongoing importance of Holocaust education. Rabbi Danny Bergson shared music and prayers and the candle lighting was led with dignity by the Lord Lieutenant. Also present was the @JewishMCR CEO Marc Levy. @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundNOR @FED_Manchester #HolocaustMemorialDay

Thank you to Bury Libraries for showcasing their My Voice Holocaust Survivor Storyteller collection. Every Bury Library has a set of the My Voice books which are available to all Bury residents to borrow and read. Many of the life story books are of Survivors who settled in Greater Manchester and contributed greatly to making Manchester the great city it is. We encourage everyone to read the My Voice books to learn about these incredible Survivors and bear witness to the Holocaust. @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundNOR @JewishMCR @yadvashemUK @BuryCouncil @BuryLibraries @FED_Manchester

An article on My Voice Holocaust Survivor Storytellers & anti Jewish racism attracts, yet again, the most vile Jew hatred on the @MENnewsdesk Facebook page. It proves, yet again, how important that Holocaust education work My Voice and many others undertake is. facebook.com/share/p/18MD2s… @JewishMCR @Christian4BuryS @nicolelampert

More vile anti-Jewish racism comments on an article about My Voice Holocaust Survivors and Mancunian Jews speaking about HMD and antisemitism. Disgusting ⬇️⬇️ facebook.com/share/p/16rq9R… @MENnewsdesk @JewishMCR @nicolelampert

The My Voice partnership with @ManchesterUP has seen thousands of My Voice Holocaust Survivor whole-life books sold ensuring a global reach and essential Holocaust education and awareness.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐲 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 '𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬' 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 A fantastic article from Beth Abbit at @MENnewsdesk on the impact the Fed My Voice Guardian Programme is having on Holocaust education, awareness and remembrance. The Guardians featured are from Wellington School in Trafford with whom My Voice has been working closely with for a number of years now. If your school wants to get involved email info@myvoice.org.uk #holocaustmemorialday manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-m…

"𝐇𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐬 𝐀 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞" Today on Holocaust Memorial Day listen to Holocaust Survivor and My Voice Storyteller Ike Alterman BEM - who survived Auschwitz Birkenau - speak powerfully about why we must always remember the Holocaust, be welcoming to others and always remember that hate is a disease. @AndyBurnhamGM @JewishMCR @FED_Manchester @HMD_UK @UKHMF @ManchesterUP @Everton @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundNOR