Now Available

Living Witnesses; Faces of the Holocaust

Book.....$54.00, Gift Set.....$75.00 (A complete boxed set with the book and a DVD slideshow of all the portraits to music by David Syme)

To purchase online visit http://www.livingwitnesses.net/

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2nd edition coming soon

My Holocaust project began as a means to heal after the tragic and sudden death of my 28-year-old daughter, Miya. The project developed into a life’s mission for me. I owe my sanity to the camaraderie and deep connections that I made with the holocaust survivors that I photographed. Why survivors? I needed to relate to people who had experienced the magnitude of loss I felt. I needed to hear from people that, years later, their loss is not “lost.” I needed to have a purpose to get up everyday and do something worthwhile.

Documenting portraits of survivors to allow the world to remember years after their generation is gone is my contribution.

My first book, Living Witnesses: Faces of the Holocaust, had a profound impact on my community. I realized that I had discovered something that I could do to “make a difference.” I decided to continue my quest and I am embarking on an even more expansive project to include survivors in Europe, Canada, and the U.S.

I funded the first book of Detroit area survivors and all the profits from the book are earmarked for those survivors in need.

I am now affiliated with Kadima, a non-profit Jewish organization that assists adults who are emotionally and mentally challenged. They provide homes, activities, and support to those people who would otherwise struggle.

I am looking for sponsorship for this next project.  Any and all financial support is appreciated.

To Donate, make checks payable to Kadima and mail to 2518 Pontiac Drive, Sylvan Lake, MI 48320. Please reference "Living Witnesses" in the memo

 

 

If you know of a survivor who would like to participate or if you have any questions you can contact Monni: 248 867-4884 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Linda Schlesinger: 248 760-2472 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

All profits from the 1st book will go to Holocaust survivors in need.

 

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Press and Testimonials

 

 

 

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I wanted to get involved in an organization that is meaningful to me. My assistant, Linda and I love children. We felt that we have the tools to “make a difference” in someone's life, even if it’s just for one day. I had been involved with Make a Wish (MAW) for years because my friend, Beth Brandvain has successfully headed the Team Alex bike ride for Make a Wish. But, I wanted to directly work with the children who are MAW recipients. Linda and I decide on a theme for each child that we work with and we spend the day with them. There are samples on the page to illustrate some of our endeavors. It’s fun for us, it’s fun for the children, and it’s advertising for MAW to get their word out. It’s about making a difference and helping.

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For her work, Monni was featured in a the Dec/Jan 2008 issue of Savvy Magazine - View it here: (CoverArticle)

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