Esther Praw

"  They should be careful, very careful with who they deal.  I saw them hang children.  I have to live those horrible memories   I can’t forget what they did to me.  I went through hell."

Name at birth
Esther Mendelzies
Date of birth
08/18/1921
Where were you born?
Where did you grow up?
Opotow, Poland
Name of father, occupation
Aaron
Maiden name of mother, occupation
Gitel
Immediate family (names, birth order)
Parents and three children: my step-brother and two sisters
Who survived the Holocaust?
Just me
Name of Concentration / Labor Camp(s)
Occupation after the war
Beautician
Spouse
Harry, Self-Emplyed Painter
Children
Gloria, attorney Ruth, nurse, RN
Grandchildren
Seven
What do you think helped you to survive?
G-d. It was a miracle.
What message would you like to leave for future generations?
 
They should be careful, very careful with who they deal.  I saw them hang children.  I have to live those horrible memories   I can’t forget what they did to me.  I went through hell.
Interviewer:
Charles Silow
Interview date:
09/18/2003

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