2023 First Person with Holocaust Survivor Rae Goldfarb

Eleven-year-old Rae Goldfarb held her breath, hidden from view in a double wall, as neighbors looted her family home and bickered over who would take a pot or a spoon.
Months earlier, Rae’s life had changed dramatically, as the Nazis marched into her hometown in Poland. Then, after months of living in fear in the ghetto and eight days in hiding, Rae managed to avoid being killed in a massacre of Jews and escape.
Watch to learn how Rae and her mother spent the next two years on the run-outmaneuvering Nazis and eventually joining up with partisan resistance fighters in the forest.
Hear Holocaust survivor Rae Goldfarb’s experiences in her own words recorded on July 26, 2023. First Person is a monthly, hour-long discussion with a Holocaust survivor that is made possible through generous support from the Louis Franklin Smith Foundation.

[@cherylrgreenwald]

As a grandchild of a Holocaust survivor, I listen to as many first-person accounts as possible. Thank you to the USHMM and to the courageous speakers.

[@Tara-u9c]

I NEVER ask, WHY? I can only say, "WOW!" I am always in awe of the human spirit and it's will to survive.

[@joelleson3313]

Thanks Rae. May God Bless You.

[@jennasalomons9980]

Thank you for telling your story! We must never forget!

[@cecilefox9136]

Rae' s testimonial is so moving.Thank you so much for it.

[@PaulaStJohn-ik2rd]

Hello from Muskegon, MI. Once again, I am amazed at the resiliency and resourcefulness of so many.

[@beverleygailluen4714]

Hello! I am xSouth African now in England! I have been listening to ALL these stories told by these AMAZING people who survived pure evil . My heart goes out to them , THANKYOU 🙏

[@jrjtalk2112]

Thank you so much for sharing! And thank you Bill for your work!🌺🐞🌺🐞❤️

[@chadfalaster8275]

Hello from Pocahontas Arkansas.... What are you strong and wonderful lady... As always Holocaust museum you manage to do it again great job....

[@gonefishing167]

Wonderful people. All of them 🙏🙏🙏🙏👵🇦🇺

[@nyccowgirl4720]

So much strength, determination, and heart. You're a role model for so many. Thankful for your courage ❤

[@dresdondill3908]

Ty for sharing your story. From: Dresdon Dill, Comanche, OK USA

[@luciavinci8595]

Grazie per il suo lavoro

[@PatriciaCurry-u9d]

U and your mom was so strong person s and god with u both love patricia curry from Danville VA ❤🎉😊

[@AjayTaylor-tg7wi]

What a wonderful lady So much strength and wisdom god bless you and your family ❤ Much love from Scotland 💙

[@gonefishing167]

Australia here, country South Australia 🇦🇺🙏🙏👵🇦🇺

[@esthergoldfarbsmith9362]

Belgium.

[@catherinetata6139]

Thank you for having the resilance and courage to share your story Rae. These should be heard and seen in all high school history classes. we must never forget.

[@ingridwatsup9671]

Mutterperl says it all: mother perl and she is a lovely shining offspring of that wise and wonderful mother. Thank you for your life’s story.

[@janis47]

Hello from Chattanooga, Tennessee

[@esthergoldfarbsmith9362]

Belgium