HOLOCAUST EDUCATION
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A Timely Escape — Hanna Grinberg
Born in Lithuania in 1937, Hanna Grinberg survived the Holocaust when her mother’s swift decision to flee saved their lives. After wartime exile, she emigrated to Israel in 1958, earned a master’s in mathematics, and later worked as a software engineer in Los Angeles. She has traveled to over 50 countries, enjoys movies, researching family roots, and cherishes being a grandmother. See the video and hear Hanna reflect on her life and legacy.
I Am Not What Happened to Me
Sami Steigmann survived Mogilev-Podolskiy, a labor camp in Transnistria. After liberation, he grew up in Romania, later moved to the United States and eventually settled in New York City. He became a motivational speaker, inspiring young people to be strong in character and embrace forgiveness. We invite you to hear Sami as he shares his experience and the profound insights shaped by his life journey.
Underdog: Against All Odds, the Fight for Justice
Holocaust survivor Thomas Jacobson was one of the youngest passengers aboard the MS St. Louis. He resettled in Milwaukee, became a prominent civil rights attorney and lifelong champion for justice. Join us as he shares his life experience.
Two Weeks Out of the Womb and Already on the Run
A powerful program with Ralph Vogel, who shares his family’s escape from Nazi Germany, their journey to America, and the resilience that shaped their new life. Ralph reflects on loss, survival, and the enduring impact of the Holocaust.
Postcards to a Little Boy
Henry Foner was one of the 10,000 children rescued by the Kindertransport program. He was raised by an adoptive family while his father stayed behind and kept in touch through illustrated postcards. Now, Henry shares his experiences and insights into his memoir, Postcards to a Little Boy.
Born Survivors
Holocaust survivor Eva Clarke was born at the gates of Mauthausen days before liberation. Her mother hid her pregnancy and saved them both. Now, Eva shares her journey of survival and renewal from postwar Europe to the United Kingdom.
I Speak for Them — Rose Helene Sprieregen
Rose-Helene Spreiregen recounts her childhood as a Jewish girl in occupied France. Forced to flee repeatedly, she survived terrifying checkpoints, roundups, and years in hiding with her grandmother. She shares her journey and how she rebuilt after the war, pursuing a career in banking and resettling in the United States.
Gertrude — A Life Story
Born in Vienna in 1930, Holocaust survivor Gertrude Federbusch fled with her parents, escaping Nazi-controlled Europe with a rare U.S. visa. After passing through Ellis Island, she and her family rebuilt their life in America. Today, she shares her story to honor survivors’ resilience and safeguard memory.
She Saved My Life: Be Quiet! — Dr. Michael Markson
Dr. Michael Markson shares his moving story as a hidden child and Holocaust survivor. He reflects on the courage and hardship that shaped his journey, from fleeing Lithuania, resettling in Brooklyn and later, building a new life in Arizona.
If It Hadn’t Been for David Israel — Lola Atlansky
Holocaust Survivor Lola Atlansky shares her journey, from hiding with a family in Poland and later being rescued by David Israel and smuggled to safety. Hear her story of survival, family reunions and building a life in New York.











