Holocaust survivor turning 100 reflects on atrocities, miracle of survival
There are about 38,000 Holocaust survivors in the US, with 3,000 in Florida, including a soon-to-be-100-year-old man named Jack Waksal.
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There are about 38,000 Holocaust survivors in the US, with 3,000 in Florida, including a soon-to-be-100-year-old man named Jack Waksal.
Eight decades after the Nazis systematically killed six million Jews, only about 240,000 that survived are alive to share the horrors.
Eight decades after the Nazis systematically killed six million Jews, only about 240,000 that survived are alive to share the horrors.
One day, Joel realized that his mom had a profound story to share, leading him to pen a book about her real survivor story—how she persevered through the Holocaust and other challenging times while always remaining optimistic.
One day, Joel realized that his mom had a profound story to share, leading him to pen a book about her real survivor story—how she persevered through the Holocaust and other challenging times while always remaining optimistic.
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A Holocaust survivor said fighting in Israel hit a nerve that causes constant pain. He spoke up to share his perspective hoping it opens hearts and minds to change.
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The Goodman Jewish Family Services held a birthday party honoring the lives of 6 Broward Holocaust survivors who are 100 and older.
The Goodman Jewish Family Services held a birthday party honoring the lives of 6 Broward Holocaust survivors who are 100 and older.
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David uses his voice every day to call out bigotry and to educate by telling the story of his family and urging people to stand up to hate.
David, a Holocaust survivor, uses his voice every day to call out bigotry and to educate by telling the story of his family and urging people to stand up to hate.
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Jack Waksal and Sam Ron attended the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's South Florida Dinner on Sunday.
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