Children of the Holocaust: Stories of Survival - Bertie Levkowitz

b.1942 in Groningen, Netherlands

When she was three months old, her parents arranged for the Dutch underground to hide her from the Nazis while they went into hiding separately. For the next three years, she was abandoned more than 40 times as she was moved from family to family.

00:00 - Intro
02:22 - Before the War
06:21 - The War Starts in Holland
25:23 - Going into Hiding
29:56 - Hidden Child
36:19 - Liberation
43:00 - Aftermath of the Holocaust
49:38 - Jewish Identity
55:11 - Holocaust Survivor Identity
1:03:21 - Insights
1:06:50 - Righteous Gentiles
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About CHILDREN OF THE HOLOCAUST: STORIES OF SURVIVAL
From 1941 to 1945, Germany's Nazi regime murdered two-thirds of Europe's Jewish population. Of the six million Jews who were victims of this genocide known as the Holocaust, an estimated 1.5 million were children. Against all odds, some managed to survive.

Project producer Laura Markowitz interviewed 19 child survivors of the Holocaust who now live in Southern Arizona. These first-hand accounts describe the brutality they witnessed and the acts of kindness that saved them.

This multi-platform, living-history project documents one of the darkest periods in human history — before this generation is gone and their stories are lost to us forever.

[debrajarnagin]

I really enjoyed this lady’s story. Very interesting

[soso]

I love her presentation. She speaks clearly and she is precise, easy to understand.👍👏

[melissahedden]

I loved hearing this story and still think these stories are so important for the kids of our current world to hear. History has a way of repeating itself when we forget what has happened. Thank you so much for sharing yourself.

[deborahjohnson]

Thank you so much, Bertie, for sharing your survival story with us. It is indeed a story of survival. Your parents were very wise to do everything they did to keep you all alive. Blessings to you and your family.

[Mary-odgi]

Keep telling your story....I am so glad you were born ....your wisdom will heal.

[victoriasmith]

I thoroughly enjoyed learning about her testimony. Thank you & bless her &
her family. ❤

[denispoitras]

Great very well how is the process of healing trauma. Insipiring

[Sad_Bumper_Sticker]

The part about feeling unworthy of trauma because of being told „You were a baby in hiding who was survived and did not starve in a Ghetto” was harrowingly sad. I was so happy to hear she found her Community and whoever organized that conference did something extremely important.

[brendalandes]

The interviewer was very wise in not interfering by too many questions, ,

[badge-masterjay]

I could listen to this lady for hours we should never forget ever. X

[badge-masterjay]

A fantastic lady her story had me completely captivated…xx

[brendalandes]

Excellent testimony from a lovely lady

[BethFerris]

Bertie told this story so well. She’s a special person that touches people with her story. It’s so important to hear this truthful account of what was done to the Jews in her native Dutch country.

[Masada-cxmz]

All the best to you my dear lady, love from Amsterdam Holland ❤❤❤❤.

[diannehalliday]

What a beautiful, real person you are!! god bless you and keep you. Amen

[deafsoundscapes]

Thank our Bertie for sharing your story💜 and that you found a community of other hidden children. I can only imagine the trauma you experienced of separation from your mother, leading to difficulty in making deep human connections. Bless you for your insights and thoughtful interview.

[ESTHER]

What a beautiful, insightful and brilliant woman.

[krystalmasters]

You are a wonderful, courageous woman, thank you for sharing your story❤

[aiko]

Thank you so much for sharing your story!

[wombatgrunt]

I wish I had the right words to express how moving it was to listen to this survivor’s story.