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A 96-year-old Holocaust survivor recorded her life story using interactive technology just months before she passed away. Now her testimony will teach future generations forever through an Arizona museum exhibit.

A powerful mixed-reality project transforms 96-year-old Benno Kern's Holocaust testimony into an intimate journey using light as a symbol of hope, helping younger generations connect with history in a deeply personal way.

After decades of silence, Holocaust survivor Herta Amir has opened up about her experiences for the first time, driven by a need to educate future generations. Her testimony offers a vital firsthand account of history at a time when living witnesses are becoming increasingly rare.

At 87, George Rishfeld still feels younger every time he shares his Holocaust survival story, and he's racing against time. This Sunday, six survivors aged 87 to 96 will speak at Atlanta's annual Holocaust Remembrance Day, determined to pass their eyewitness testimony to the next generation before it's too late.

A Holocaust survivor's powerful testimony, captured in an award-winning video, will inspire hundreds at a Long Island remembrance ceremony. The project proves that one person's courage to share their story can echo across generations.

Laszlo Selly, who survived the Holocaust as a child, will share his powerful testimony of resilience at a free community event on January 27. The evening of remembrance offers a rare chance to hear firsthand about survival, strength, and the lessons history holds for today.

At 101 years old, Holocaust survivor Eva Olsson reached an extraordinary milestone: sharing her testimony of survival and hope with over one million people. Her decades-long commitment to education transformed countless lives and ensured the lessons of history would never be forgotten.

A 98-year-old Holocaust survivor's testimony becomes an immersive mixed-reality experience, letting students walk through his journey from Vienna to Auschwitz and back to freedom. The technology ensures his family's story lives on for generations who will never meet survivors in person.

Scientists at East Texas A&M are studying whether AI-generated faces could help police build fairer lineups that protect innocent suspects. The $100,000 project uses eye-tracking technology to understand how witnesses process real versus artificial faces.

As Holocaust survivors reach 100, new AI technology lets students ask questions and hear their stories directly—even after they're gone. Sonia Warshawski recorded answers to hundreds of questions so her testimony will never be lost.

A 93-year-old Holocaust survivor who fled to a frozen forest at age 8 shared why she's entrusted her story to USC's growing archive of 63,000 testimonies. The world's largest collection ensures voices of resilience reach students and communities across generations. #

Dori Laub survived the Holocaust, then spent 40 years recording other survivors' stories and discovered something powerful: listening itself can heal. His pioneering work created the world's first video testimony archive and transformed how we help trauma survivors recover.

Before they passed away, Holocaust survivors Manfred Goldberg and Frank Bright shared their childhood experiences in a documentary that ensures their testimony lives on. Their courage to speak after decades of silence helps educate millions about history's darkest chapter.

A 20-minute animated documentary about a boy who survived the 1995 Srebrenica genocide received a standing ovation at its premiere. The film brings seven-year-old Fahrudin Muminovic's harrowing survival story to life through animation, honoring his resilience and ensuring his testimony is never forgotten.
Paul Sved survived the Holocaust by hiding in a cellar as a child in Budapest. Now his son Richard is ensuring that precious testimony lives on for future generations.

After three decades of marriage and two failed IVF attempts, a Nigerian couple in their late 50s just welcomed their first child. Their tearful church testimony has touched millions online.

When Holocaust survivors can no longer speak, their grandchildren are stepping up to share their stories. Hagit Zadok Fefferman carries her grandmother Rose Silberberg's testimony to students, ensuring the voices of those who couldn't speak live on.
At 91, Sara Weinstein made history by delivering the first Hebrew testimony at a UN General Assembly Holocaust Remembrance ceremony. Her powerful story of survival and warning about rising antisemitism moved the world stage.

A Pennsylvania county is hosting a free community event featuring real recovery testimonials and launching new childcare services that help parents attend addiction treatment without choosing between their kids and getting help.
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