Amidst Ukraine’s Shadow, Florida’s Holocaust Survivors Embrace Life at “Cafe Europa”

While shadows of the ongoing war in Ukraine stretch across the globe, Holocaust survivors in South Florida gathered in a defiant celebration of life, resilience, and the unifying power of shared experience. "Cafe Europa," a social event held in Hollywood, resonated with a poignant message: even in the face of unimaginable darkness, hope and joy can persist.

The name "Cafe Europa" itself carries a powerful historical weight. It echoes a real-life cafe in Sweden that, in the aftermath of World War II, became a beacon of hope for countless displaced survivors searching for lost loved ones and rebuilding shattered. . .