Kim shared with Barak the fears of her generation amidst Israel's current situation. He responded from both a historical and personal point of view: "There's no absolute safety anywhere, but Israel is the safest place for Jews. This understanding arose from the Holocaust experience and the necessity for a national home. "Antisemitism is ever-present and always felt. Anyone who values the past must know about the Holocaust to prevent similar future experiences."
One of the most touching moments in their conversation was Barak's rescue story. His mother hid him during the children's Aktion and later, they had to hide in a Lithuanian farmer's house. Since he couldn't go outside for fear of being caught by the Germans, his mother taught him to engage his mind in various subjects. "People always asked me, President Barak, Judge Barak, Professor Barak, who are you? I always said – I'm Leah's son. She greatly influenced me. The Jewish fate taught us never to be pessimistic and always to hope for something better." Not only to remember — but to persist, to rebuild, and to hope. That is the spirit at the heart of this project, and of the stories it seeks to pass on to the next generation.
Kim remarked, "Holocaust Remembrance Day has always been significant for me as the great-granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor – my late great-grandmother Sonia. Having the opportunity to hear more and more survivors' stories is a privilege. Especially when it involves Aharon Barak. It was fascinating to hear how his opinions and actions over the years were mainly influenced by his childhood during the Holocaust. He's a wonderful person and hosted us amazingly. It's important for the younger generation to understand the importance of remembering and passing on these stories. In the future, the responsibility will be entirely ours, to continue telling and ensuring everyone hears about what happened. This is our legacy."
The broadcast, also featuring actor Dylen Dror and directed by Or Sitt, will air on Nickelodeon Israel (Channel 84 on HOT, Channel 91 on yes) starting on the evening of Holocaust Remembrance Day, April 23, and throughout the following day.
