Alex Levine shares how being the grandson of Holocaust survivors Ed and Cecile Mosberg shapes his identity and approach to Jewish life today. While his grandmother remained silent about her experiences, his grandfather was determined to share his story, even wearing his concentration camp uniform when speaking to audiences. Alex reveals intimate details of his family's survival, including how his grandfather secretly carried family photos through the camps and how his grandmother resisted while forced to work in a Nazi munitions factory.

In the wake of rising antisemitism and the October 7th attack on Israel, Alex reflects on what it means to raise Jewish children as a third-generation survivor. He emphasizes the importance of being "unapologetically Jewish" and maintaining Jewish joy through family traditions, like his grandmother's cherished apple squares recipe. His powerful story shows how Holocaust survivors' legacy lives on through their grandchildren, who ensure these crucial stories are never forgotten.

Alex shares the story of his grandfather, Ed Mosberg, who as a teenager, survived several Nazi concentration camps including Plaszow and Mauthausen here.

A glossary is available for any terms mentioned in this episode that may require further context.

If you're interested in sponsoring an episode, please email us at info@ifyouheardwhatiheard.com

Please visit www.ifyouheardwhatiheard.com to watch more stories and support.

Alex shares the story of his Grandfather, Ed Mosberg, who as a teenager, survived several Nazi concentration camps including Plaszow and Mauthausen where he survived inhumane conditions, and escaped death multiple times. He met his wife, who was also a prisoner in several of the same camps, and they married shortly after Liberation, moved to the U.S. and rebuilt their lives.

If you heard what Alex heard, you would never forget.

A glossary is available for any terms mentioned in this episode that may require further context.

If you're interested in sponsoring an episode, please email us at info@ifyouheardwhatiheard.com

Please visit www.ifyouheardwhatiheard.com to watch more stories and support.

In this powerful episode, Dr. Ira Savetsky shares how his identity as a grandson of Holocaust survivors has been shaped by the story of his great uncle Adolf Feuerstein. Ira reflects on the importance of preserving these stories in the face of rising antisemitism, and the responsibility he feels to educate others about the Holocaust.

Ira recounts his own experiences standing up against hate, from protesting an anti-Israel march in Israeli flag attire to providing pro bono medical care for Jewish victims of antisemitic attacks. He draws parallels between his family's past and the present day, sharing how being in Israel during the October 7th attacks reinforced his connection to his Jewish roots.

Throughout the discussion, Ira's unwavering commitment to his heritage shines through his efforts to raise his children with a strong Jewish identity and celebrate traditions like his family's cherished chicken soup recipe. His story serves as a testament to the resilience of the Jewish spirit and the vital role of future generations in ensuring the world never forgets.

Ira shares the story of his great uncle, Adolf Feuerstein's, incredible survival from a Hungarian forced labor camp and Mauthausen Concentration Camp here.

A glossary is available for any terms mentioned in this episode that may require further context.

If you're interested in sponsoring an episode, please email us at info@ifyouheardwhatiheard.com

Please visit www.ifyouheardwhatiheard.com to watch more stories and support.