Hall of Witness

“From generation to generation.”

Hall of Witness

The legacy that we leave must be considered from the perspective of not just ourselves, but of future generations. The Hall of Witness provides an opportunity to leave that legacy.

Within this Hall you will hear those who have made a commitment to future generations to preserve the memory of the Holocaust and other genocides. Listen as they share their personal experiences and family stories.

The Holocaust

Survivors
Edie L.	Describes the Hitler Youth movement in Nazi Germany.
Eva S.	Describes her family, Hitler coming to power, life in Nazi Germany, the Hitler Youth, Kristallnacht and leaving Germany on the Kindertransport.
Frank S.	Describes living in Nazi Germany, antisemitism at school.
Lisl S.	Describes persecution and prejudice she experienced in Austria.
Marietta D.	Describes persecution of Jews in Austria..
Nechama T.	Describes her experiences during the Holocaust when she was passing as a non-Jew in Poland.
Phil Gans	In the two clips, Phil speaks about the initial selection after arriving at Auschwitz-Birkenau (Auschwitz II) and being sent to Auschwitz III. He also leaves a message for young generations about the importance of hope and encourages young people to be upstanders rather than bystanders.