# #170: Holocaust Shadows IV - Survivors, Liberators & Rescuers
From **History For The Curious** by R Aubrey Hersh;Mena Reisner.
- **Published:** Sat, 02 Aug 2025 23:25:32 +0100
- **Duration:** 1:02:39
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Many Jews were reluctant first-hand witnesses to Nazi cruelty and suffering.
For many Hungarian survivors, often deliberately misled about the truth of Auschwitz's existence, betrayal only added to their pain. Risa Shayowitz - aged a young 95 years old - relays that tragedy, even as she looks only to move forward.
An American chaplain in the US Army in April 1945 - Rabbi Hershel Schachter - opened up the gates of Hell. In a little known recording, we hear him describe the piles of bodies, the still warm crematoria and the emaciated Jews he discovered there. His dedication gave life to many.
Our duty nowadays is to understand what Exile means and how Tisha B'Av gives us that ability.
For further details on the Poland trip 3rd-6th November with Rabbi Hersh & Rabbi Tatz, email: Giana.elav@gmail.com
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jewish Heritage and History
01:50 The Remarkable Life of Riza Indic-Kaufman
04:34 Survival Stories from Auschwitz
11:14 Life in Auschwitz: A Personal Account
19:36 The Impact of Loss and Resilience
25:50 The Role of Liberators: Rabbi Herschel Schachter
30:20 Experiencing Buchenwald: A Chaplain's Perspective
40:53 Rebuilding Lives After Liberation
51:53 The Journey to Switzerland and New Beginnings
01:00:33 Reflections on Suffering and Redemption