The story behind Never Forget

For her Bat Mitzvah, Charlie wanted a mitzvah project that was deeply personal and meaningful. With antisemitism on the rise, it felt more urgent than ever to share the stories of those who came before her—stories that must never be forgotten.

Charlie’s great-grandparents, Abram and Ester Dancygier, were both Holocaust survivors. Inspired by their resilience and determined to carry their voices forward, Charlie collaborated with her parents to create Never Forget—a powerful stage production featuring her great-grandfather’s story, alongside scenes from The Diary of Anne Frank, I Never Saw Another Butterfly, and other Holocaust literature.

The play premiered in May 2025 and raised thousands of dollars to support Holocaust Museum LA and its mission of remembrance, education, and action against hate.

Now, Charlie and the rest of the Never Forget cast and team are committed to reaching a wider audience. Their goal is to bring the show to more communities, larger platforms, and organizations around the country so that more people can witness these stories, engage with Holocaust education in a powerful new way, and take part in the essential act of remembrance.

All proceeds from performances and donations continue to support Holocaust education initiatives.