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Blog postThis is a blog I had written that was published by a client of mine, but I feel the message is worth repeating here.
Step Out of Your Lane
What a year it has been. We have all dealt with the reality of COVID-19 and the ensuing disruption because of the pandemic. The need to reinvent ourselves, to look outside ourselves and think differently is a necessity. Let me share a personal journey of how the concept of “stepping outside -
Blog postThis past week I had the unbelievable pleasure of spending two days with my dad at the Teen Symposium on Holocaust Education in Scranton. Over 1500 students attended the event. They heard from both liberators and survivors and learned about this horrific time.
The first morning we were eating breakfast and my dad got his favorite - sunny side up eggs. He always eats them the same, he eats all the egg white first, leaving a perfect circle of the yolk, and then eats the yo -
Blog postHow to start? I just broke down. I was overcome with this overwhelming feeling of helplessness and despair. What can I do? I am just one person and the world feels as if it is crumbling around me. How did they survive? This was just one incident, 11 beautiful souls were lost to us. How did they cope with hundreds of their neighbors being lost?
The actions this past weekend in Pittsburgh were horrific, that goes without saying. But Now What? This news cycle wi -
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Blog postThis week Poland passed a controversial Holocaust bill into law. In essence, this new law makes saying some holocaust statements a crime and it makes it illegal to accuse the nation of complicity in crimes committed by Nazi Germany. For instance, you no longer can say "Polish death camps" in relation to Aushwitz and other such camps located in Nazi-occupied Poland.
It is a true that making the statement "Polish death camps" is misleading. Make no mist -
Blog postFor those that know me well, this quote is one that I have lived by for almost two decades.
Let me explain. Many years ago I attended a Women's Jewelry Association Conference called Women in The Know. I was a young working mom with a small toddler at home. There was a panel of speakers talking about all sorts of topics. One topic was how to handle a busy work schedule and still be a mom. One woman, Randi Shinske, made the comment, "It's Ok to have dust i -
Blog postAs I look back on 2017, reflecting on the year, I am amazed at the people I have met and am excited to see what 2018 has in store. This past year, my father and I have had a chance to speak to people of all ages.
One of the most profound things I learned was the different perception children have in the world depending on where they are growing up. I always knew this theoretically of course, but being faced with it head on was a stark reminder of where we are in the world. This past year m -
Blog postThe events over the past week have not only troubled me, but the entire country. I have been wanting to sit down and write this all week, but the words would not come.
At the end of this past week I was involved in an incident that was quite unique to my life. I saw something wrong happening, and my instinct immediately was to call 911. It was not even registering at the time that I was probably inches away from loosing my own life. I was in the middle of gun fire and all -
Blog postOver the last month, and now in the coming week, my dad and I have had the privilege and honor to speak to students from all over, including Newark, NJ; Norwood, NJ; Old Tappan, NJ; and we will be speaking in Harrison, NY tomorrow. In each case the students continue to amaze us. These students range in age from 5th graders all the way up to 11th graders. Each situation is unique. Some students have already read the book and are coming into the assembly with questions formula
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Blog postLast week my dad and I were having an interesting conversation. Just like many people, especially Jews, we were having a conversation about the recent reporting about the rise in anti-Semitism. My father had an analogy I would like to share:
"When you go to the doctor because you don't feel well, what do you want him to say to you? You don't want him to just say, 'You are sick, see ya later", you want him to tell you why did this happen and what can I do to -
Blog postLast week we had the honor of speaking at Weequahic High School in Newark NJ. This school is special to me personally. You see my mom graduated from there. The day started off so cool. I have never seen a high school that had such an active alumni association, and an office right on premise! They actually had old high school year books and we were able to find my mom's year and pictures of her! It was so crazy!
But then I have to say, the day just got better. About 50 st -
Blog postWhat a year it has been! I never imagined when I embarked on this journey that it would take me down the path I have started to journey on. Writing a book has always been a dream of mine, and to say I have finally realized that dream is a little unbelievable. I have to admit. I have been hard on myself. I know that I have reached so many people, but I feel like I should have reached more by now. Silly, I know. And yes, I have been told that by many. But, like I said, I am hard
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Blog postI just returned from London a couple of days ago. Many of my friends told us we were the smartest ones in America - leaving the night of the election and getting out of here! I did not plan it that way intentionally, it happened that my daughter had a few days off from school so we booked the trip. London was amazing, we loved everything about it and I am so happy we went. But there was a little part of me that did wish I was back home with everything going on.
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Blog postI had the pleasure this morning to speak at Temple Emanu-El in Closter NJ. What a wonderful and welcoming community! After services, a smaller group of congregants met and had a question and answer session with my dad and I. I find that so many times, the conversation invariably turns to anti-Semitism.
I was honored to meet other second generation, children of Holocaust survivors as well today. And as we all spoke, I found a common theme. Our parents, the Hol -
Blog postNew Year - what liberating words. Those two little words bring such new hope, a clean slate, a new beginning. For most, January 1st is the clean slate day. At work, we joke about how we have to do it all over again, ugh! I know so many friends that say they will start their "diet" on January 2nd, or they will start going to the gym and getting healthier. But for the Jewish New Year, it's not the same feeling. It is as if New Year holds a different meani
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Blog postWords can not truly describe the emotions that I experienced this past weekend. September 11th is such a solemn day in history. It is almost impossible, especially if you live in the NYC area, to wake up on September 11th and not immediately be brought back to that day in 2001.
So many of us were affected that day. Some more than others, but around the NYC area, we were all touched somehow. Knowing that I was being honored at Yankee Stadium made the day exciting, but yet -
Blog post"An important work. Ann Arnold's effort to both tell their tale of her family's survival during the Holocaust while being a part of encouraging the next generation to embrace tolerance is inspiring."-Michael Cohen, Eastern Director of the Simon Wiesenthal Center
Wow, is all I can say. If you follow me on Facebook and have read my previous post, then you know how much I LOVE reading the reviews! It truly warms my heart and encourages me to continue to spread -
Blog postWhen I first embarked on the journey to write the book, I never really thought about not only where it would lead me and how it would affect people, but also about the new people I would meet along the way. One of the most gratifying parts is experiencing and hearing from people how they have been affected by what they have read. I never would have imagined that this book could influence people the way it has.
OK I have to admit, one of my morning rituals has -
Blog postHappy 4th of July weekend! This weekend we are spending time with family and friends. We are going to barbecue some hotdogs and hamburgers, drink some margaritas, and have some fun. How lucky are we??
Every time there is a national holiday I always end up reflecting. I think about how thankful I am that I have the ability to live in this GREAT country, how thankful I am that there are men and women that truly know the meaning of sacrifice who are willing to die for me to have -
Blog postFamily - what a all encompassing word. So many times life just happens and we fall out of touch with our family. The nicest thing though, are those opportunities that allow us to reconnect. You never know when those opportunities may arise, but the key is knowing that you can create them yourself.
When I published the book, so much of my family emailed and texted me their support. It was so heartwarming to hear from so many relatives, and those that perhaps I had not con -
Blog postSo I just returned from my annual Las Vegas Trade Shows trip. Each year I leave on Memorial Day and spend about 8 days in Las Vegas attending a multitude of trade shows during "Jewelry Week". Yes it is very tiring and long, but the best part of the week is the fact that I get the chance to see so many people that I have known for so many years, all in one place. Many of them I am fortunate enough to call my friends.
This year was extra special. So -
Blog postMemorial Day weekend is upon us. As families all over start preparing for barbeques, parades and parties, I want to take a moment to say "Thank You".
Those two little words are so over used and I hope their meaning is not lost on those that receive the accolades. Thank you to the men and women that sacrifice themselves, sacrifice their families and allow us to enjoy all those hamburgers and hotdogs this weekend! Thank you to the countless soldiers that f -
Blog postWhen my dad came to America, he was sponsored by my grandmother's family. She had three sisters and a brother that had immigrated to America way before World War II started. She had not even met her oldest sister until she came to visit my dad for the first time! I can't even imagine. When the war was over, her siblings here in America wrote letters back to Brzostek, hoping to find a relative that survived. That is how they reconnected. My grandmother was the only o
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Blog postIt has been almost a week since I launched the book Together. Wow what a week! I am overwhelmed by the amount of support and emails I have been getting. I have always known, and even wrote about the charisma and magnetism my father has. Going through this journey has just reinforced how many people admire, respect and love him.
So what is the take away from this all? I see it as quite simple. Here is a man, who experienced the worst kind of hatred, discrimination an -
Blog postLaunch day is here! I can't believe it. OK, so I admit, I have not slept much, the nerves are on end, but I am so excited to start having everyone read it! What a journey this has been. I never realized that when I decided to "write a book" it would take me down this path.
First, I have met some amazing people. I have always had mentors in my life. People that have inspired me, driven me, and supported me. It is such a blessing to h -
Blog postTonight starts Passover. I think we all sometimes take for granted our families and these holidays. Yesterday, my sister called me and told me about the amazing day my dad and her had. My dad participated in the Metro West Holocaust Day. About 100+ high school students visited Metro West, in NJ, and toured their Holocaust Exhibit. Then, the students broke up into about 10 per table and had lunch with a survivor and got to hear their story. After lunch, one student was selected
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