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A tree that survived the Holocaust gains a new life in New York City
In 1943, Irma Lauscher, smuggled a tree into the camp so that the Jewish children imprisoned by the Nazis could celebrate Tu B’Shevat.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 8, 2021


An 86-year-old crowned 'Miss Holocaust Survivor' in Israeli pageant
Great-grandmother wins the title at an annual Israeli beauty pageant designed to honor women who endured the horrors of the Nazi genocide.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 18, 2021


New play explores kindness found amid devastation of Holocaust
Based on the testimony of 91-year-old Holocaust survivor Susan Pollack MBE, a groundbreaking Holocaust play will be released in September.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 28, 2021


US war veteran reunited with Italian siblings he saved as children
A 97-year-old former US soldier has been reunited with three Italian siblings he saved as children during WWII.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 25, 2021


92-year-old Holocaust survivor advocates tolerance, compassion to students
Holocaust survivor Ben Lesser recently spoke with students at Penn State Hazleton about his experiences in several concentration camps
Joseph Shavit
Mar 25, 2021


Holocaust survivors meet again after 71 years in 'miracle' reunion
Holocaust survivors Ruth Brandspiegel and Israel “Sasha” Eisenberg call their reunion a miracle that began on the holiest day in Judaism
Joseph Shavit
Oct 22, 2020
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