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How Did Holocaust Survivors End Up At the White House?

Brooklyn remains the home to more Holocaust survivors than any other place in the world. Fortunately, it’s also the home to a special organization that has dedicated itself to these precious and vulnerable people. Located in the heart of Boro Park, Nachas Health Organization is a not-for-profit agency that’s been providing much-needed social services to the community for two decades. But to Brooklyn’s survivors, Nachas is a home away from home. “Nachas is a lifeline for survivors,” says New York State Assemblyman Dov Hikind. “They do crucial work, providing regular events and assistance for these elderly men and women, who really appreciate the full-line of available services and genuinely need the help. Many of these men and women are well into their 90s, so having a place like Nachas to turn to, with its warm and dedicated staff, is just incredible.” When President Trump invited Assemblyman Hikind to bring Holocaust survivors to the White House for the annual Chanukah c...