Miami’s Leo Martin March of the Living
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Eligible teens are Jewish high school seniors in Miami-Dade County. Priority goes to students who live in Miami- Dade, attend school in Miami-Dade and/or belong to a Synagogue in Miami-Dade. Typically, students need to have two out of these three items checked off to be considered for our Miami-Dade program (i.e., live and go to school in Miami-Dade or live and belong to a synagogue in Miami-Dade).
Applications are due by October 1, 2024
Interviews are required before acceptance into the program.
Interviews will take place between August and September, so it is highly recommended to submit your application as soon as possible.
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Miami’s Leo Martin March of the Living, established at CAJE in 1988, is a transformative, identity-building program that immerses Jewish high school seniors in the history of the Holocaust and the roots of prejudice, intolerance, and hatred. This journey begins with a six-month educational experience in Miami, culminating in a powerful international trip.
Participants from Miami-Dade join peers from around the world to bear witness to the Holocaust’s devastation in Poland and, in years when possible, celebrate the resilience of the Jewish people in Israel. They commemorate Yom HaShoah by marching from Auschwitz to Birkenau, observe Yom HaZikaron, and celebrate Yom Ha’Atzmaut.
Despite the recent changes due to ongoing events in Israel, we successfully conducted a Poland-only program in 2024, ensuring a meaningful and impactful experience. Similarly, in years when we have been unable to travel to Poland or Israel, we have provided relevant education to participants so they can learn about our Jewish past, the narrative of resilience, and the current understanding of Jewish peoplehood and antisemitism.
The Miami March of the Living nurtures our youth’s emotional, social, and spiritual well-being while equipping them to combat antisemitism and anti-Israel messages in their future college environments. Join us in shaping the next generation of Jewish leaders and upstanders through this profound and impactful experience, which has been a community staple in shaping the next generation for over three decades.
Check out this 2-minute promotional video about the program.
Check out this 7-minute video to learn more about this meaningful program.
For more information about Miami's Leo Martin March of the Living, email miamimotl@caje-miami.org or call 786-741-3049
