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Holocaust Survivor at 93: 'Desire for Freedom Kept Me Going
Community HeroesApr 13

Holocaust Survivor at 93: 'Desire for Freedom Kept Me Going

Yeshayahu Foyer, who survived the Holocaust as a child hiding in Polish forests, shared his story of hope with Israeli youth. Now 93, he told students how the dream of freedom sustained him through unimaginable loss.

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99-Year-Old Dad and Son, 80, Claim Free Oyster Promise
VideosMar 12

99-Year-Old Dad and Son, 80, Claim Free Oyster Promise

A father and son became the first pair in decades to redeem a quirky restaurant promise: free oysters to any 80-year-old who walks in with his dad. The moment was 50 years in the making for this Alabama family.

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87-Year-Old Shares Holocaust Story With Great-Granddaughter
Community HeroesJan 28

87-Year-Old Shares Holocaust Story With Great-Granddaughter

For the first time in her life, 87-year-old Holocaust survivor Cipora Zoberman shared her story on camera with student filmmakers at a Chicago-area school. Her great-granddaughter was behind the camera, hearing the family history that shaped her own name.

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Holocaust Survivor's Son Takes Up Father's Story
Community HeroesJan 26

Holocaust Survivor's Son Takes Up Father's Story

At 87, Holocaust survivor Paul Sved finds comfort knowing his son Richard will preserve his wartime memories for future generations. The father-son partnership represents this year's Holocaust Memorial Day theme of bridging generations.

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LA Theater Brings Holocaust Survivor Stories to Detroit
Community HeroesJan 22

LA Theater Brings Holocaust Survivor Stories to Detroit

A touring Jewish theater company founded by descendants of Holocaust survivors transforms true stories of resilience into powerful performances. This month, they're bringing 13 tales of hope and strength to Michigan for International Holocaust Memorial Day.

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