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Lucky To Be Here: The Remarkable Story of Herbert Kaufman

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Lucky to Be Here

by Herbert L. Kaufman

4.2 out of 5

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Herbert Kaufman, A Holocaust Survivor, Is Pictured With His Wife And Children. Lucky To Be Here Herbert L Kaufman

Herbert Kaufman was born in Vienna, Austria, in 1924. He was the youngest of four children. His father was a successful businessman, and his mother was a homemaker. Herbert had a happy childhood, and he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

In 1938, Austria was annexed by Nazi Germany. Herbert's father was arrested and sent to a concentration camp. Herbert and his family were forced to move into a ghetto. Life in the ghetto was difficult, and Herbert often went hungry. In 1942, Herbert and his family were rounded up and sent to Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Auschwitz was a death camp, and Herbert witnessed many horrors there. He saw people being beaten, starved, and gassed. Herbert himself was forced to work as a slave laborer. He was constantly in fear of being killed.

In 1945, Auschwitz was liberated by the Soviet Army. Herbert was one of the few survivors. He was weak and sick, but he was alive. Herbert was eventually reunited with his mother and sisters. His father had been killed in the Holocaust.

After the war, Herbert and his family immigrated to the United States. Herbert struggled to adjust to his new life at first. He had nightmares about his experiences in the Holocaust. He also had difficulty finding work. Eventually, Herbert was able to find a job as a social worker. He worked with Holocaust survivors and other refugees.

Herbert dedicated his life to helping others. He was a strong advocate for Holocaust survivors. He also worked to promote understanding and tolerance.

Herbert Kaufman passed away in 2011. He was 87 years old. He was a remarkable man who survived the Holocaust and dedicated his life to helping others.

Legacy

Herbert Kaufman's legacy lives on through the many people he helped. He was a role model for Holocaust survivors and refugees. He also helped to promote understanding and tolerance.

In 2012, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum opened the Herbert and Gertrude Kaufman Family Gallery. The gallery tells the story of the Kaufman family and their experiences during the Holocaust.

Herbert Kaufman's story is a reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust. It is also a story of hope and survival. Herbert Kaufman was a lucky man to be alive, and he dedicated his life to making the world a better place.

Lucky to Be Here

by Herbert L. Kaufman

4.2 out of 5