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Hate is survivable; indifference is not. The past two and a half years have been spent in the company of giants — survivors. In light of the recent resurgence of antisemitism, I felt compelled to remind the world that it has faced hate like this before. Humanity has endured such darkness, and through the courage, sacrifice, and kindness of others, many survived to share their stories. These survivors stand as living testaments, urging us never to forget that empathy and action are often the difference between life and oblivion. The challenge lay in amplifying these stories to reach as wide an audience as possible. Thus, The Borrowed Spotlight was born. This initiative paired celebrities and notable individuals from diverse industries with survivors not just to spread the message but to engage directly — listening, questioning, and sharing in these profound experiences. I am endlessly grateful to every survivor and every guest who graciously lent their spotlight to this cause.