86-year-old great-grandmother crowned winner of "Miss Holocaust Survivor" pageant

A pageant for Holocaust survivors took place in Israel this week, with 10 contestants competing for the title of "Miss Holocaust Survivor." The beauty pageant is designed to honor women who survived the Nazi genocide, Reuters reports.

Contestants ranging in age from 79 to 90 competed in the showcase – which was much like other pageants. They had their hair and makeup done and wore gowns and sashes down the catwalk. 

The contest, which was held at a museum in Jerusalem this year, was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. Organizers say it is meant to give respect to the dwindling number of Jewish women who endured the Holocaust and survived to rebuild their lives in Israel.