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Holocaust survivor gets $2.5M judgment after suing son for fraud: court docs

A Holocaust survivor won a $2.5 million judgment against her son for fraudulent asset management and theft of her wealth.

Auschwitz survivor honoured by King dies aged 100

Lily Ebert, a 100-year-old Holocaust survivor, passed away; she was known for sharing her powerful story and her impact on Holocaust education.

Gay Holocaust survivor eviscerates 'wannabe dictator' Donald Trump on TikTok

Elli, an 88-year-old gay Holocaust survivor, warns against voting for Trump, equating his rhetoric with dangers faced during the Holocaust.

Brooklyn Holocaust Survivor Celebrates 100th Birthday

Vladimir Sats, a Holocaust survivor and WWII veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday, showcasing resilience and the strength of the human spirit.
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Holocaust survivor and WWII hero celebrates 100th birthday at Bensonhurst Jewish center * Brooklyn Paper

Vladimir Sats' 100th birthday celebration recognizes his resilience as a Holocaust survivor and World War II veteran.

Holocaust Survivor Center celebrates vet's 100th birthday

Vladimir Sats, a Holocaust survivor and WWII veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday with community officials and highlighted the resilience of survivors.

Holocaust survivor and WWII hero celebrates 100th birthday at Bensonhurst Jewish center * Brooklyn Paper

Vladimir Sats' 100th birthday celebration recognizes his resilience as a Holocaust survivor and World War II veteran.

Holocaust Survivor Center celebrates vet's 100th birthday

Vladimir Sats, a Holocaust survivor and WWII veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday with community officials and highlighted the resilience of survivors.
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Holocaust survivor marks 80th birthday with protest outside Israeli prison

Prof. Veronika Cohen marks her 80th birthday by protesting the treatment of Palestinian prisoners outside an Israeli prison, highlighting concerns around administrative detention.

Boar's Head 'negligence' led to the listeria-related death of a Holocaust survivor, his family says in lawsuit

A wrongful-death lawsuit has been filed against Boar's Head over listeria-related death of Holocaust survivor Günter Morgenstein.

Walter Arlen, Holocaust Refugee and Belated Composer, Is Dead at 103

Walter Arlen, a Holocaust survivor, musical prodigy, and late-in-life composer, passed away at 103 in California, leaving a legacy of remembrance through his music.
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At 10, I fled the Nazis to live starving and alone in the woods. For two years, detection meant death

Maxwell Smart found safety in rain due to experiences during the Holocaust.

Miami Jewish Film Festival to present 'The Boy in the Woods'

The film 'The Boy in the Woods' is based on the memoir of Holocaust survivor Maxwell Smart and portrays his experience of surviving in the forests of Poland during World War II.
Director Rebecca Snow was inspired to make the film after coming across Maxwell's story and finding it cinematic and reminiscent of a fairy tale.
The film explores how Maxwell's traumatic experiences shaped his artistic mind and how he used art as an outlet for his pain and grief.

At 10, I fled the Nazis to live starving and alone in the woods. For two years, detection meant death

Maxwell Smart found safety in rain due to experiences during the Holocaust.

Miami Jewish Film Festival to present 'The Boy in the Woods'

The film 'The Boy in the Woods' is based on the memoir of Holocaust survivor Maxwell Smart and portrays his experience of surviving in the forests of Poland during World War II.
Director Rebecca Snow was inspired to make the film after coming across Maxwell's story and finding it cinematic and reminiscent of a fairy tale.
The film explores how Maxwell's traumatic experiences shaped his artistic mind and how he used art as an outlet for his pain and grief.
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A Holocaust Survivor Gets a Vogue Cover

Margot Friedlander, a 102-year-old Holocaust survivor, is featured on Vogue Germany's cover, championing Holocaust remembrance and speaking out against right-wing populism and antisemitism.

I hoped I had paid the price': Holocaust survivor addresses EU in call for peace video

Holocaust survivor calls on EU to end antisemitism and help bring peace to the Middle East
Speech comes as European parliament marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Auschwitz survivor decries rise of the far right and increased antisemitism in Germany

Eva Szepesi, a Jewish survivor of Auschwitz, spoke at Germany's parliament and expressed her concern about the rising strength of the far right and increasing antisemitism in the country.
Szepesi called for daily protection of living Jews and criticized the far-right Alternative for Germany party, saying that it appalled her that they are being voted for.

Stephens: The appalling tactics of the Free Palestine' movement

Holocaust survivor heckled for remembrance request
Concerns over antisemitism and pro-Palestinian movements
Challenges in addressing antisemitism and supporting Israel

A Holocaust Survivor Gets a Vogue Cover

Margot Friedlander, a 102-year-old Holocaust survivor, is featured on Vogue Germany's cover, championing Holocaust remembrance and speaking out against right-wing populism and antisemitism.

I hoped I had paid the price': Holocaust survivor addresses EU in call for peace video

Holocaust survivor calls on EU to end antisemitism and help bring peace to the Middle East
Speech comes as European parliament marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Auschwitz survivor decries rise of the far right and increased antisemitism in Germany

Eva Szepesi, a Jewish survivor of Auschwitz, spoke at Germany's parliament and expressed her concern about the rising strength of the far right and increasing antisemitism in the country.
Szepesi called for daily protection of living Jews and criticized the far-right Alternative for Germany party, saying that it appalled her that they are being voted for.

Stephens: The appalling tactics of the Free Palestine' movement

Holocaust survivor heckled for remembrance request
Concerns over antisemitism and pro-Palestinian movements
Challenges in addressing antisemitism and supporting Israel
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Brooklyn mourns death of celebrity tailor and Holocaust survivor Martin Greenfield * Brooklyn Paper

Greenfield was a Holocaust survivor who thrived as a tailor after moving to the United States.
He worked hard and eventually became a successful tailor with a prestigious clientele.

The refugee who fled the Nazis and became a top fashion designer

The exhibition at the Museum of London showcases the story of Nettie Spiegel, a Holocaust survivor turned successful fashion designer.
Nettie's journey from a refugee to a renowned fashion designer in London is highlighted through her collaboration with Sara Raiher on a Neymar-label dress.

2023: A year in photos

Photography can capture a wide range of emotions and stories
Berkeley experienced a series of storms in early 2023 that brought both joy and pain
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Why we'll always love Dr. Ruth, the LGBTQ+ ally who reminded us to "have good sex!" - Queerty

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a beloved sex therapist, passed away at 96, leaving a legacy of sex positivity and LGBTQ+ advocacy.

Dr. Ruth's Tips for a Happy Life

Dr. Ruth Westheimer was known for openly discussing sex and providing general life advice based on her experiences, emphasizing the importance of turning negative experiences into positive actions.

Why we'll always love Dr. Ruth, the LGBTQ+ ally who reminded us to "have good sex!" - Queerty

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a beloved sex therapist, passed away at 96, leaving a legacy of sex positivity and LGBTQ+ advocacy.

Dr. Ruth's Tips for a Happy Life

Dr. Ruth Westheimer was known for openly discussing sex and providing general life advice based on her experiences, emphasizing the importance of turning negative experiences into positive actions.
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A Holocaust Survivor Speaks of Her Anger: "It's Difficult to Put Up with These Old Germans"

Eva Umlauf, a Holocaust survivor, expresses her anger towards Germans and the government's reparations efforts.

'Treasure' Review: Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry Take a Daddy-Daughter Trip to Poland in Mordant Tragicomedy About Holocaust Trauma

The characters in the film 'Treasure' are depicted as grappling with a disconnect from their personal history and the impact it has on their relationships.
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