Arthur Spielman

By in Holocaust, Leadership

 Meeting Arthur Spielman was an honor. It was so special to be able to have be able to talk and get to know Arthur on a personal level. Spending time with him alone, I realized he was more than just a holocaust survivor, a naive misconception I had before meeting him. Mr. Spielman’s warm heart was what impressed me the most about him. From our first “hellos”, he was so kind, gentle, and caring. He showed a honest interest in my life and seemed so happy. Anytime we shared a conversation, the twinkle in his eye kept an ongoing infectious smile on face, an effect only a few important people have have made on my life. It was a pleasure getting to know him. Teaching young people about the Holocaust was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. It felt incredible being able to engage students on a topic as important as the Holocaust. The most rewarding aspect of the experience was...