George Erdstein
George Erdstein was born in Vienna, Austria in 1938 a few months after the Anschluss, the annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany. At the time, his parents questioned if and how they could escape. After Kristallnacht, George’s father was arrested by the Gestapo and tortured. He was released when George’s mother presented an affidavit from a relative agreeing to sponsor his immigration to the United States. Later in 1939, George, his mother, and his sister were able to join his father in New York.
“Even though the Holocaust took place over 75 years ago, the lessons are more relevant than ever and we should not forget them. The message of Zachor – to remember – must go on because tolerance is in jeopardy today more than it’s been in a long time.”
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Summer Academy for Michigan Holocaust Educators
We invite all Michigan educators to join us at The Zekelman Holocaust Center for Summer Academy on July 27, 28, 29, and 30. Whether you are new to teaching the Holocaust…
Summer Academy for Michigan Holocaust Educators
We invite all Michigan educators to join us at The Zekelman Holocaust Center for Summer Academy on July 27, 28, 29, and 30. Whether you are new to teaching the Holocaust…
Summer Academy for Michigan Holocaust Educators
We invite all Michigan educators to join us at The Zekelman Holocaust Center for Summer Academy on July 27, 28, 29, and 30. Whether you are new to teaching the Holocaust…
Summer Academy for Michigan Holocaust Educators
We invite all Michigan educators to join us at The Zekelman Holocaust Center for Summer Academy on July 27, 28, 29, and 30. Whether you are new to teaching the Holocaust…
Educator Workshop: Next Generation Speaker Talk With Barry Auster
Hear Next Generation Speaker Barry Auster share stories about his mother, who was also a speaker at The HC until she passed away at the age of 92. The Next…
Educator Workshop: Next Generation Speaker Talk With Jeff Cymerint
Hear Jeff Cymerint share stories about his father, Harry, who survived the Holocaust and who Jeff identifies as his hero, mentor, and best friend. The Next Generation Speaker Series will…
Survivor Talk Sundays: Eva Rival
Every survivor’s story is unique and provides a special, first-hand account of life before, during, and after the Holocaust. Hearing from local Michigan survivors helps us see all the victims…
Survivor Talk Sundays: Henry Wormser
Every survivor’s story is unique and provides a special, first-hand account of life before, during, and after the Holocaust. Hearing from local Michigan survivors helps us see all the victims…
