Story 30 of 70 Stories of Auschwitz: Menachem Rubin

USC Shoah Foundation

USC Shoah Foundation

USC Shoah Foundation
Los Angeles, United States

Menachem Rubin describes how oppressed Jewish tradition was within Auschwitz II-Birkenau. He remembers one unknown man who somehow lit one candle for one second in recognition of Hanukkah. Even though it was just one second, the moment was significant for Menachem in restoring hope.

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  • Title: Story 30 of 70 Stories of Auschwitz: Menachem Rubin
  • Creator: USC Shoah Foundation
  • Location: Plantation, FL, U.S.A.
  • USC Shoah Reference ID: 30293
  • Topic: Hanukkah in Auschwitz
  • Languages: English
  • Experience: Liberator
USC Shoah Foundation

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