On April 27, 2025, survivors, leaders, and the community gathered at Babi Yar Park in Denver to honor Holocaust victims and stand firmly against antisemitism.
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Our guest speakers
Oscar “Osi” Sladek
Survivor · Author of Escape to the Tatras
Hidden, smuggled, and survived Nazi occupation in Czechoslovakia.
Asher Ben Basat
Survivor from Bulgaria
Narrowly escaped deportation to Treblinka as a child.
Two Holocaust survivors, Oscar “Osi” Sladek and Asher Ben Basat, delivered deeply personal testimonies that brought history to life. Osi recounted his childhood in Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia, the trauma of separation from his parents, and his family’s harrowing escape into the Tatra Mountains—all detailed in his memoir Escape to the Tatras. Asher shared his early memories of fear and deprivation in Bulgaria, narrowly escaping deportation to Treblinka in 1943. Their stories served as powerful reminders of the human cost of hatred and the enduring strength of the Jewish spirit.
Never forget: a community united in remembrance
The 2025 Denver Holocaust Remembrance at Babi Yar Park was a powerful gathering of survivors, leaders, and community members dedicated to honoring the victims of the Holocaust and confronting antisemitism. With heartfelt speeches, historical reflections, and renewed commitments to justice, the event highlighted the importance of remembrance, education, and standing together in the face of hate. Set against the symbolic backdrop of Babi Yar Park, this annual observance reaffirmed Denver’s role in preserving memory and promoting unity.
Event gallery
Photos courtesy of Babi Yar Park.
