Israel - Holocaust - Never forget
- Evan Michael McIntyre
- Jun 12
- 3 min read
I feel deeply conflicted about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. My hope is for peace and for the safe return of those who have been taken. I believe that terrorism and violence have no place in our world, and I support efforts that promote long-term safety and stability for all innocent people involved.
The rise in antisemitism is heartbreaking, and for many of my Jewish friends, this has been an especially painful time. Years ago, I visited the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C., and spent two full days there before moving abroad to work for Antenne, the media sponsor for the World's Fair in Germany. I wanted to better understand German history and mentality, knowing it would be emotionally difficult. The Holocaust Museum left a lasting impact on me. I vividly remember the room filled with bins of shoes—shoes from those who were killed in the gas chambers. I remember the smell of the leather.
That museum deserves at least two days to truly absorb and reflect on everything it offers. I encourage everyone who can to visit, and if you're able, consider making a donation—even a small amount helps preserve this vital piece of history.
Let us remember the words of those who have lived through dark chapters of history: hate only leads to loss. We need more understanding, empathy, and humanity.
"First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me, and there was no one left to speak for me,"
- Pastor Martin Niemöller (who was a former Nazi in WWII)
Pictured here with my late friend and former roommate, Sylvie Martin, at my home in Nampa, Idaho — a Holocaust survivor and author of the book Sylvie. (2003)
Holocaust survivor and author of the book Sylvie, Head of Steven Spielberg and Leonardo DiCaprio's Shoah Foundation Project: Sylvie Martin with DJ Evan McIntyre - at the McIntyre home in Nampa, Idaho for Thanksgiving 2003
"Living with Sylvie, a Holocaust survivor from Auschwitz, was one of the most profound experiences of my life. She taught me lessons that no textbook ever could. Each day felt like a living history lesson—her stories were heartbreaking, powerful, and unforgettable.
Sylvie had endured unimaginable trauma, yet she survived because, as a young singer and dancer from Austria, she was forced to entertain the Nazis. Her strength and resilience left a lasting impact on me.
One of her final wishes was that I help educate others about the Holocaust and the dangers of hatred. Please, teach your children about the consequences of white supremacy, racism, antisemitism, anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination, political extremism, and threats to democracy. Understanding history is the first step to ensuring it never repeats.
Links to educate yourself and others:
https://sfi.usc.edu Shoah Foundation - Donate here.
https://www.ushmm.org United States Halocaust Museum - Donate here
I am working on arranging an interview with holocaust survivor Inge Auerbacher for my podcast, "Club Evan Radio" now on Spotify and coming soon to Apple Podcasts. Here she is in an interview with the Goethe Institut - New York:
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