COLLECTIONS OF CANADIAN HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS

Survivors' Stories

The following testimonials are part of a project to digitize and preserve the testimonies of Holocaust survivors across Canada.

The project received financial support from the Government of Canada, the Azrieli Foundation, the Asper Foundation, Power Corporation, the Paula Nussbaum family and Janette and Michael Diamond.

By theme
Anti-Jewish Measures

Joseph Markovic

Joseph Markovic recalls the yellow badge Jews were ordered to wear in Croatia.

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Anti-Jewish Measures

Davy Trop

Davy Trop recalls the discrimination he had to face as a child.

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Anti-Jewish Measures

Georgette Brinberg

Georgette Brinberg recounts her experiences during the Vel d’Hiv roundups.

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Anti-Jewish Measures

Paul Herczeg

Paul Herczeg describes the first day he had to wear a yellow star.

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