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“They Survived Together” Tells the Incredible Story of a Family’s Escape from Nazi Occupation

The true story of the Neiger family’s incredible and daring escape from certain death in Nazi-occupied Krakow.

By Christina Zeiders

Great Performances Presents Holocaust Witness Play “Remember This”

Strathairn communicates a story of moral courage and individual responsibility that has become even more urgent for today’s world.

By Christina Zeiders

Librarian says he was told to remove Holocaust survivor’s quote for violating Central Bucks’ ‘advocacy’ policy

The quote is from Wiesel’s 1986 Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech.

By Emily Rizzo/WHYY

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WITF Replay: “The U.S. and the Holocaust” from Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein

The U.S. and the Holocaust is a three-part documentary series that explores America’s response to one of the world’s greatest humanitarian crises in history.

By Christina Zeiders

“The U.S. and the Holocaust” Premieres on WITF TV September 18

The film tackles a range of questions that are still essential today – including how racism influences immigration and refugee policies, as well as how governments and people respond to the rise of authoritarian states that manipulate history and facts to consolidate power.

By Christina Zeiders


The Neiger Family: They Survived Together

The Neiger family shares first-hand accounts of their family’s escape from Nazi-occupied Kraków and their journey to a new life in America – one of the few to survive as an intact family.

By Christina Zeiders

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