Below are stories of persecution, unimaginable hatred, and mass extermination - but also they are stories of survival, courage, and hope - all of which should never be forgotten. Many innocent men, women, and children were killed but thanks to brave Jews (such as the Bielski Brothers), who helped guide the survivors from Lida and surrounding towns for years in the woods, many managed to survive and our presence today will forever be a testament to their defiance.

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      We have been collecting these stories for almost two decades. This collection of stories is an on-going project to honor and remember the people who called Lida and the surrounding areas "home". It is also a way to honor and preserve the memory and stories of all holocaust victims and survivors for the generations that followed.

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     There are many stories below - including a very happy surprise for one family who discovered information after long lost family members, after many years of searching.

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     If you are a member of the Lida community, we ask that you contact us to share your story with us. We hope this will continue to be a way for you to open the door, and step forward, to communicate with your children, family and others - to leave a footprint of an important time in your lives.

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     Thank you for visiting and learning more about our history. The Lida community remains special and it is through these stories that the Lida spirit continues to live on.