Page 12 - The Jewish Voice - June '24

Page 12, The Jewish Voice

Local Happenings from page 11 And as David and Fulvia stepped down from the podium,
their eyes met, their souls entwined in a bond that had been
Threads of Resilience forged in the crucible of history. For in the end, it wasn’t just
their parents’ story that had been shared that night — it was a
Chabad PBG Member Reunites with the Daughter of the story of hope, of resilience, and of the enduring power of love
Woman Who Rescued His Father from the Holocaust to triumph over even the darkest of times. As the large crowd
broke bread in a delicious brunch, their faith in humanity had
By Karen Marx been restored.
In the heart of Palm Beach Gardens, where palm trees
swayed gently in the warm breeze, the Chabad of Palm Confronting Hate: Insights
Beach Gardens hummed with anticipation on a spring
morning last month. Inside, the air was charged with from the Israeli Front Line
stories waiting to be told, with memories waiting to be
shared. The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, in
Among the gathered crowd of about a hundred souls, partnership with the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach
David Marx stood nervously at the podium, his hands County, recently hosted a poignant event titled Confronting
slightly trembling as he glanced over at Fulvia, Nella’s Hate: Insights from the Israeli Frontline. Moderator Brian
daughter, who offered him a reassuring smile. The room Seymour and panelists Laurie George, Danita DeHaney,
fell silent as David cleared his throat and began to speak. and Melissa McKinlay highlighted the complexities and
“My name is David Marx,” he began, his voice steady emotional turmoil faced by those affected by the war,
but filled with emotion. “And today, I want to share with underscored by the heart-wrenching story of an 18-year-old
you a story that transcends time, a story of courage, girl who tearfully shared about her 83-year-old grandfather
compassion, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship.” being taken hostage and still missing.
As David spoke, his words painted vivid pictures of The event underscored the pervasive nature of fear-
a different era, a time when the world was torn apart by based hatred, drawing parallels between World War II and
war. He spoke of his father, Walter Marx, a German Jew contemporary threats. The message was clear: This isn’t just an
isolated issue but a global one, as evidenced by the chant “death
to America” and the assertion that terrorists don’t stop after
achieving one goal. Seymour stated, “This isn’t just happening
to them [the Israeli citizens]. This is happening to all of us.”
The audience was moved as the panelists shared experiences
from Israel, noting how Shabbat tables were poignantly set up
in honor of the hostages, with empty seats symbolizing those
who remain captive and may never return. The need to confront
and stop hate was further underscored by the horrific reality that
children’s playgrounds in Israel are equipped with bomb shelters,
a stark part of their everyday life. The gathering concluded
with a call to unity against all hatred, reinforcing the idea that
standing together is crucial to prevent further atrocities and to
build a strong community locally.

who found himself fleeing the horrors of the Holocaust,
seeking refuge in the hills of Italy.
“It was there,” David continued, “that my father’s life
intersected with that of a remarkable woman named Nella.
She was a beacon of hope in the darkness, a light in the
midst of despair.”
Fulvia stepped forward, her eyes glistening with tears
as she picked up the thread of the story. “Nella was my
mother,” she said softly, her voice carrying the weight
of decades of history. “And when she found Walter was
trying to escape from being sent to concentration camp,
she didn’t hesitate to offer him sanctuary.” She said that
helping Walter and the other Jews came from her heart,
she had to do it.
Together, David and Fulvia wove a tapestry of bravery
and resilience, their words carrying the audience on a
journey through time and space. They spoke of how their
parents had forged a bond that transcended language and
culture, a bond born out of shared suffering and a shared
determination to survive.
“And it is because of that bond,” David said, his voice
filled with pride, “that I stand here today, a living testament
to the power of hope and the resilience of the human spirit.”

As the event drew to a close, the audience rose to
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In that moment, they weren’t just strangers gathered in a
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and friendship, a story that would echo in their hearts long
after the day had ended.

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