Local federations, such as the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and Federation CJA Montreal , often provide financial assistance and organize regional delegations.
Programs are available for high school students (typically grade 11), young adults, and adults. March of the Living
On Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), participants walk a 3-kilometre path from Auschwitz I to Birkenau . This "March of the Living" serves as a direct contrast to the Nazi "death marches," symbolizing the endurance and rebirth of the Jewish people. Local federations, such as the Jewish Federation of
While originally designed for Jewish youth, the march now includes participants of all faiths and backgrounds, emphasizing universal lessons of human rights and democratic resilience. This "March of the Living" serves as a
Recent marches, such as those in 2024 and 2025, have highlighted the connection between the Holocaust and contemporary antisemitism, with some delegations including survivors and former hostages of the October 7 attacks. Logistics and Participation