​​We promised that we would remember and tell the story.
​—Judy

Judy dedicated her life to visiting schools, universities and diverse communities to teach about her experiences and warn others against what happens when racism and bigotry is allowed to flourish. Today, her grandson Ben Cohen, continues to speak on her behalf. This website is one way in which we share her story today and continue that mission of education and impact. If you are interested in hearing Ben speak to your community or school, please use the contact form to get in touch.

Judy and her sister Rachel, photographed sometime after the war.

Ben giving presenation "Who Do You Think Was Responsible?" to 11th graders at Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (WHEELS).

Links

Transfer of Memory: Judy Meisel
See Judy's portrait and biography as part of this new photography exhibit featuring stories from holocaust survivors.

Survivor Story: The art of Mina Cohen
Mina Cohen, Judy's daughter, is a painter living in Mendocino, CA. Her art is a response to Judy's story as told to her in the first person.

Judy's biography at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
The United States Holocaust Museum provides information about survivors to museum visitors, video interviews and more.

Racism in Delaware County: A Story of Hatred and Courage
A great article retelling the story about Judy's first activism in her own community in Philadelphia.

Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara: Judith Meisel
Judy has been involved in many events and programs in Santa Barbara, California.

The Holocaust Teacher's Resource Guide: Tak For Alt Curriculum
Read a curriculum guide developed in conjunction with the film Tak For Alt.

Judy Meisel Scholarship Fund at Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara
Information about a scholarship fund in honor of Judy and her husband Fred.

Tak For Alt: Survival of a Human Spirit at IMDB
Information about the documentary film Tak For Alt.

Archive of The Holocaust History Project
A former website dedicated to preserving evidence of The Holocaust. Includes essays and documents.

The Simon Wiesenthal Center
The Simon Wiesenthal Center is a global human rights organization researching the Holocaust and hate in a historic and contemporary context.