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Survivor Reflections and Testimonies

Echoes of Memory

Read reflections and testimonies written by Holocaust survivors in their own words.

These essays and testimonials come from our guided writing workshops for Holocaust Survivors. Learn more about our Writing Workshop for Holocaust Survivors.

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  • A Small Room to Be Remembered

    In April 1944, we had to move to a government-mandated house for Jews (a Yellow Star House), later to an apartment under the protection of the Swiss embassy, and finally into the Budapest ghetto.

    Topic: Anti-Jewish Legislation, Memory, Life After the Holocaust, Family
    Volume: Volume 16

  • I Could Have Been One of Them

    A couple of weeks ago I shared my and my family’s Holocaust experience with a group of high school students in the Helena Rubinstein Auditorium of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. I caught myself using the adjective “lucky” one too many times.

    Topic: Museum Volunteer, Remembrance
    Volume: Volume 13

  • Did Your Mom Pray during the Holocaust?

    “Did your mom pray during the Holocaust?” asked an 8th-grade student after one of my presentations at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. I was surprised hearing this question, and while I tried to compose my answer, I also tried to figure out what prompted her to ask it.

    Topic: Religion, Museum Volunteer
    Volume: Volume 11