I recently returned from a conference in Barth, Germany organized by local volunteer historians to commemorate 80 years of liberation from Nazi rule. The conference lasted three days including a full day of presentations by descendants of prisoners and others, as well as trips to memorials and other excursions.
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I was at the unveiling this past weekend for my aunt Olga, who had passed away last May at the age of 87.
She was a remarkable woman and after her funeral last year, I spoke of her to our Wednesday night minyan group.
I’d like to share one more story about her. (more…)
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