The Judy Project

Stories about and inspired by Judy’s survival and a promise she made to tell the world what happened. Written by her grandson @cohenben

[The Judy Project @judymeisel]

February 7, 1929 | Judy Beker was born in a small town (the "shtetl") in Lithuania known as Josvainiai. She was the youngest of three children. She survived the Kovno ghetto and Stutthof Concentration Camp. This is merely a fraction of her inspirational story and life... 1/

[The Judy Project @judymeisel]

Welcome to our new friends here! This account is written by Judy’s grandson in her memory. Judy gifted us her story and messages of hope, love & justice — we promised to continue sharing them. If you would like to learn more about her you can also visit https://t.co/BhRtMUoEMk

[The Judy Project @judymeisel]

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[The Judy Project @judymeisel]

After her childhood was destroyed by Nazi persecution, Judy dedicated her life to becoming an early childhood educator. In this archival news segment she explains what motivated and guided her commitment to justice and confronting hatred.

[The Judy Project @judymeisel]

February 7, 1929 | Judy Beker was born in a small town (the "shtetl") in Lithuania known as Josvainiai. She was the youngest of three children. She survived the Kovno ghetto and Stutthof Concentration Camp. This is merely a fraction of her inspirational story and life... 1/

[The Judy Project @judymeisel]

Judy made a promise in the barracks at Stutthof to tell the story if she survived. She began speaking publicly during the Civil Rights Movement in America, warning others against hatred and racism. Today she celebrates her 91st birthday. Learn more at https://t.co/BhRtMUoEMk 26/

[The Judy Project @judymeisel]

Judy's activism was sparked by MLK's dream. She saw racism infecting her community in Philadelphia & became involved. She spoke, marched & even had a memorable dinner with King (a story for another time). The Black-Jewish coalition was unique, powerful & important. #MLKDay

[The Judy Project @judymeisel]

Beautiful tribute. https://t.co/DKRMTOn5fT Thank you @MNJewishWorld

[The Judy Project @judymeisel]

You can help keep Judy’s promise alive and make sure her story continues to be told. Visit https://t.co/28doYhDqjI and make a contribution that is meaningful to you.

Thank you.

#GivingTuesday

[FBI Minneapolis @FBIMinneapolis]

Our office was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Judith Meisel this week. We will always remember Judy for her strength, grace and endless pursuit of justice. Here she is accepting the 2018 Director’s Community Leadership Award. We were honored to present it to her.

[The Minnesota Star Tribune @StarTribune]

Judy Meisel, Holocaust survivor and activist, dies at 91 https://t.co/sKoOQA8zuN

[The Judy Project @judymeisel]

Judy was laid to rest today in her beloved chosen forever home in Santa Barbara. We will hold a celebration of her life in person when it is safe to gather, hopefully one year from now. Her memory is a blessing. https://t.co/MjrJ00vBVx

[The Judy Project @judymeisel]

Thank you Museum of Jewish Heritage @MJHnews for the chance to continue to talk about Judy's story and share about this late pursuit of justice.

If you missed the program last night, here's a link to view! https://t.co/XYH5JTbEvF

[The Judy Project @judymeisel]

After her childhood was destroyed by Nazi persecution, Judy dedicated her life to becoming an early childhood educator. In this archival news segment she explains what motivated and guided her commitment to justice and confronting hatred.

[MuseumJewishHeritage @MJHnews]

A German court recently convicted Bruno Dey for helping the Nazis in what might be one of the last verdicts to be handed down to a living participant in the Holocaust.

Read more about @judymeisel from her grandson @cohenben:
https://t.co/qocw2Ur4xv

[The Judy Project @judymeisel]

You can find Judy and her mother Mina under their last name Beker in this database. Thank you @HolocaustMuseum for all you have done to preserve these stories.

[US Holocaust Museum @HolocaustMuseum]

You might have learned about the Holocaust from Anne Frank's diary or perhaps from watching "Schindler's List." Though they are among the most famous representations of the Holocaust, there are millions more stories to be told.

[The Judy Project @judymeisel]

@HolocaustMuseum Judy and her mother Mina are one of the featured “passports” you can follow if you visit @HolocaustMuseum

[The Judy Project @judymeisel]

@HolocaustMuseum Would be honored if you would read Judy’s.

[The Judy Project @judymeisel]

February 7, 1929 | Judy Beker was born in a small town (the "shtetl") in Lithuania known as Josvainiai. She was the youngest of three children. She survived the Kovno ghetto and Stutthof Concentration Camp. This is merely a fraction of her inspirational story and life... 1/

[The Judy Project @judymeisel]

Thank you @MJHnews for including Judy in this way, and for all you do to educate and inform our communities.

[MuseumJewishHeritage @MJHnews]

A German court recently convicted Bruno Dey for helping the Nazis in what might be one of the last verdicts to be handed down to a living participant in the Holocaust.

Read more about @judymeisel from her grandson @cohenben:
https://t.co/qocw2Ur4xv

[Matthias Wyssuwa @mawy82]

Am Anfang war er beim Stutthof-Prozess in Hamburg dabei, zum Ende war er bei seiner Familie in Amerika: danke an @cohenben - Enkel von KZ-Überlebender: „Ich will sie und ihre Geschichte ehren“ https://t.co/I19MOaBLG5 #fplus via @faznet @judymeisel

[As It Happens @cbcasithappens]

"The only reason I'm here in Hamburg is because she can't be here herself," says Ben Cohen, grandson of 90-year-old Holocaust survivor Judy Meisel https://t.co/Xlriq9d9it

[Karen Pollock 🎗️ @KarenPollock100]

The passage of time is no barrier to justice when it comes to the heinous crimes of the Holocaust ⁦@HolocaustUK⁩

Stutthof was infamous for its cruelty, with survivors calling it “hell on earth”

Nazi concentration camp guard convicted ⁦@guardian https://t.co/TGRw6h1g5U