Yom HaShoah April 12th at the JCC

Videos Testimonials

These recorded testimonies preserve the lived experiences of Wisconsin Holocaust survivors for current and future generations. Through their personal accounts, survivors offer profound lessons about human resilience, the dangers of antisemitism and all forms of hatred, and the responsibility we share to protect human dignity.

Testimony

we carry the torch

Watch this animated short about Holocaust survivor George Kennedy z”l and his legacy carried on by his daughter Nancy Kennedy Barnett, a member of the Speakers Bureau.

Holocaust Survivor Video Testimony Archive

Hannah Noach, a Holocaust survivor, speaks animatedly during a recorded interview. She has short white hair and wears a pink and white striped top.

Holocaust Survivor

Hannah Noach

Sylvia Blasberg, a Holocaust survivor, speaks during a recorded interview. She has short white hair and wears a light gray blazer.

Holocaust Survivor

Sylvia Blasberg

Holocaust survivor Werner Richheimer smiling warmly, wearing a navy zip-up jacket, in a close-up portrait photo.

Holocaust Survivor

Werner Richheimer

Holocaust survivor Howard Melton wearing a dark suit and striped tie, photographed at an indoor event.

Holocaust Survivor

Howard Melton z”l

Holocaust survivor Lee Marnett seated and speaking, gesturing with one hand while wearing a red zip-up sweatshirt and a lapel microphone, photographed at an indoor event venue.

Holocaust Survivor

Lee Marnett z”l

Holocaust survivor Renata Laxova seated and speaking, gesturing with one hand while wearing a purple jacket and lapel microphone, photographed in front of a brick wall and donor recognition plaques at an indoor venue.

Holocaust Survivor

Renata Laxova z”l

Holocaust survivor Eva Zaret seated and speaking, her hand resting on her chest, wearing a black blazer and patterned scarf and glasses, photographed against a neutral background.

Holocaust Survivor

Eva Zaret

Holocaust survivor Steen Metz standing at a podium and speaking into a handheld microphone, wearing a light blue short-sleeve button-down shirt, photographed in an indoor event space.

Holocaust Survivor

Steen Metz z”l

Holocaust survivor Kaja Finkler seated in a leather armchair, wearing a cream cardigan, black outfit, and fringed scarf, with her hand raised thoughtfully near her chin, photographed at an indoor event venue.

Holocaust Survivor

Kaja Finkler z”l

Holocaust survivor Jean Yuspeh smiling warmly at the camera, wearing a cream sweater and gold jewelry, photographed in a restaurant setting.

Holocaust Survivor

Jean Yuspeh z”l

Holocaust survivor Louis Koplin smiling broadly, wearing a black crew-neck shirt, in a close-up portrait against a neutral background.

Holocaust Survivor

Louis Koplin z”l

Holocaust survivor Al Beder wearing glasses and a collared shirt, photographed in front of a wall of framed black-and-white photographs.

Holocaust Survivor

Al Beder

Tauba Biterman, a Holocaust survivor, smiles warmly at the camera wearing wire-rimmed glasses and a black patterned top.

Holocaust Survivor

Tauba Biterman z”l

Nathan Taffel, a Holocaust survivor, gazes steadily at the camera. He has short white hair and wears a beige collared shirt.

Holocaust Survivor

Nate Taffel z”l

Raye David, a Holocaust survivor, looks quietly at the camera wearing wire-rimmed glasses and a soft green jacket.

Holocaust Survivor

Raye David z”l

Sam Gingold, a Holocaust survivor, appears mid-expression wearing a light blue collared shirt and a white mustache.

Holocaust Survivor

Sam Gingold z”l

Susie Fono, a Holocaust survivor, smiles warmly at the camera wearing wire-rimmed glasses and a light cream top.

Holocaust Survivor

Susie Fono z”l

Marta Osvat Krantzthor, a Holocaust survivor, speaks expressively during a recorded interview wearing a bold floral jacket.

Holocaust Survivor

Marta Osvat Krantzthor z”l

Jack Marcus, a Holocaust survivor, speaks during a recorded interview wearing dark-rimmed glasses and a brown suit jacket.

Holocaust Survivor

Jack Marcus z”l

Tzvi Deutsch, a Holocaust survivor, speaks during a recorded interview. He has short gray hair, wire-rimmed glasses, and wears a white button-down shirt.

Holocaust Survivor

Tzvi Deutsch z”l

Dudek Birnbaum, a Holocaust survivor, speaks during a recorded interview. He is bald with a light mustache, wears wire-rimmed glasses, and a tan sweater over a collared shirt.

Holocaust Survivor

Dudek Birnbaum z”l

Pincus Weinstock, a Holocaust survivor, speaks during a recorded interview. He has short gray hair and wears a gray suit jacket with a striped tie.

Holocaust Survivor

Pincus Weinstock z”l

Helga Heymann, a Holocaust survivor, speaks during a recorded interview. She has short dark hair and wears a white blazer over a blue top with a delicate necklace.

Holocaust Survivor

Helga Heymann z”l

Sarah Federman, a Holocaust survivor, speaks during a recorded interview. She has short white hair and wears a colorful patterned top with a gold pendant necklace.

Holocaust Survivor

Sarah Federman z”l

Bernice Birnbaum, a Holocaust survivor, speaks during a recorded interview. She has short white hair, large tinted glasses, and wears a green patterned top.

Holocaust Survivor

Bernice Birnbaum z”l

Molly Kleiner, a Holocaust survivor, speaks during a recorded interview. She has short white hair and wears a pink top with a pearl necklace.

Holocaust Survivor

Molly Kleiner z”l

Anton Bild, a Holocaust survivor, speaks during a recorded interview. He is bald and wears a striped sweater in warm earth tones.

Holocaust Survivor

Anton Bild z”l

Mikhail Becker, a Holocaust survivor, speaks during a recorded interview. He has thinning gray hair and wears a dark plaid flannel shirt.

Holocaust Survivor

Mikhail Becker z”l

Rose Chrustowski, a Holocaust survivor, speaks during a recorded interview. She has short dark hair and wears a black top with a boldly striped multicolored jacket.

Holocaust Survivor

Rose Chrustowski z”l

Jack Dygola, a Holocaust survivor, speaks during a recorded interview. He has short gray hair and wears a black and white striped shirt.

Holocaust Survivor

Jack Dygola z”l

Rebecca Peltz, a Holocaust survivor, speaks during a recorded interview. She has short white hair and wears a dark floral top with a delicate necklace.

Holocaust Survivor

Rebecca Peltz z”l

Mike Kleiner, a Holocaust survivor, speaks during a recorded interview. He has short gray hair, wire-rimmed glasses, and wears a light tan blazer over a blue collared shirt.

Holocaust Survivor

Mike Kleiner z”l

Walter Peltz, a Holocaust survivor, speaks during a recorded interview. He is bald with a light mustache and wears tinted aviator-style glasses and a dark suit jacket.

Holocaust Survivor

Walter Peltz z”l

Franka Neufeld, a Holocaust survivor, speaks during a recorded interview. She has short auburn hair and wears a green button-down blouse.

Holocaust Survivor

Franka Neufeld z”l

Tauba Biterman, a Holocaust survivor, smiles warmly at the camera wearing wire-rimmed glasses and a black patterned top.

Holocaust Survivor

Tauba Biterman z”l

*z”l (Hebrew: “of blessed memory,” used to honor those who have passed)

Holocaust survivor Eva Zaret, elderly woman with warm smile, wearing glasses and burgundy long-sleeved top, photographed in a library or study with full bookshelves in the background

Holocaust survivor Testimony

Stories to Remember

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