Tag: Holocaust Survivor

Susan Farb Morris, a 68-year-old PR executive in Houston known as "The PR Fairy," tragically passed away after a balcony collapse.
Margot Friedlnder, a 102-year-old Holocaust survivor, writer, and Vogue cover model, shares a message of unity and humanity in her feature with German Vogue.
Vogue Germany's latest cover features 102-year-old Holocaust survivor Margot Friedlnder, noted for her impeccable style and resilient spirit.
Anouk Aimé, born Nicole Françoise Florence Dreyfus, passed away at 92 in Paris, leaving behind a rich legacy in French cinema.
"Treasure" is a film featuring Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry portraying a father and daughter who visit Poland and Auschwitz after the fall of the Iron Curtain.
Holocaust survivor Rene Lichtman, well-known for sharing his experiences, was removed from speaking at a Holocaust museum after protesting Israel's military actions in Gaza.
"Queen of the Deuce" is a documentary celebrating the life of Chelly Wilson, a Sephardi Jewish woman who owned a chain of porn theaters in 1970s New York City.
Zili Wenkert, an 83-year-old Holocaust survivor in Gedera, Israel, has been deeply distressed since her grandson, Omer Wenkert, was abducted by Hamas in October.
94-year-old Holocaust survivor and legal expert Theodor Meron, who has served in various roles including as a judge in U.N. crime tribunals, recommended the International Criminal Court (ICC) seek arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and three Hamas leaders for war crimes and crimes against humanity during the ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict.
Ted Comet, a revered figure in the Jewish community, turns 100 and is celebrated for his significant contributions over 75 years to Jewish communal organizations and events.
Morris Katz, a Polish Holocaust survivor and renowned Borscht Belt entertainer who was known for his unique speed-painting act, is being commemorated in a new exhibit curated by Eddy Portnoy at YIVO Institute for Jewish Research.
Israeli filmmaker Guy Nattiv, known for his biopic Golda about Golda Meir, is now working on his most personal project titled Harmonia, inspired by his grandmother's story of joining a cult.
Morris Katz, known as the "Bob Ross of the Borscht Belt," was a unique and prolific artist who painted quickly using unconventional methods.
The movie "Treasure," starring Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry, follows a father-daughter duo's journey in Poland to uncover their family's history, based on Lily Brett's novel.
Two Jews, Adam Shor and Eyal Wartelsky, confront the complexities of their Jewish identity through comedy amidst a global resurgence of antisemitism.
Rubin Pinsky, a Canadian Holocaust survivor, escaped a Nazi work camp in 1942 and became a Jewish partisan in Poland, participating in activities like blowing up trains and fighting Nazis.
The text describes a visit to a student encampment at George Washington University, where pro-Palestinian demonstrations were taking place.
In this 2015 article, a Jewish activist reflects on her experiences surviving a bombing raid in Nazi Germany as a child, including the loss of family members and enduring postwar anti-Semitism in Germany.
Michael Lipp, a wheelchair pickleball player, has defied expectations and become a top-ranked athlete in the sport, showcasing his perseverance and skill despite physical challenges.
The video features Dr. Moshe Katz, a 99-year-old Holocaust survivor, sharing life advice and stories of his escape from Hitler during World War 2.
Israeli actress Moran Rosenblatt discusses her roles in two Holocaust-related projects: the lesbian rom-com "Kiss Me Kosher" and Hulu's drama "We Were the Lucky Ones."
The documentary "All We Carry" follows the journey of a young Honduran family - Magdiel, Mirna, and their children - as they flee violence and seek asylum in the U.S.
Hanna Slome, a 99-year-old Holocaust survivor in Queens, reveals her life-changing experience of being rescued by Sir Nicholas Winton during the Holocaust, depicted in the film "One Life" with Anthony Hopkins.
The article features the life stories of individuals from the Jewish community, including Liron and Naomi Petrushka, a tech couple who died in a private plane crash, Norman A. Miller, a Holocaust survivor who captured a high-ranking Nazi, Dr. Frederick Golomb, a pioneering physician in cancer treatment, and Stanley L. Blumenstein, former principal of the Bronx High School of Science.
A new trailer for the limited series "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" is out, focusing on the love story within the harrowing backdrop of Auschwitz.