About the Fund
This fund was created to support Holocaust education programming for students in grades 5-12 in public, private, or parochial schools and community organizations. This could include hosting a speaker, materials for research or Holocaust and/or Tolerance education programming and services, visiting a traveling Holocaust exhibit, and other initiatives. Established in 2024 by child Holocaust survivor, Dr. William, and spouse, Phyllis Gingold, this fund aims to reach non-Jewish audiences across Central Illinois to promote tolerance for peoples everywhere.
About Lilly and David Gingold
David and Lilly Gingold, along with their two young children—infant Baruch and seven-year-old Sam—survived the Holocaust through their extraordinary courage, tenacity, and perseverance. Their survival was also made possible by the bravery of Lilly's younger sister, Chava, her brother, Froim, and the selfless aid of a few Righteous Gentiles. Their unwavering faith and a measure of luck ultimately led to a remarkable outcome.
Their story of resilience and survival is told in Tunnel, Smuggle, Collect: A Holocaust Boy, written by Sam Gingold's son, Jeffrey. All author royalties from the book are generously donated to support Holocaust education.
From right to left: Duvid (David) Gingold, Froim Weintal and Chava Weintal (siblings of Lilly)
Lilly and David Gingold in Warsaw, Poland, 1932