Holocaust Survivor Alexander Karp | Jewish-American Heritage Month | USC Shoah Foundation

Alexander Karp was born in Nyirmada, Hungary in 1925. He survived the Kisvarda ghetto, Auschwitz II-Birkenau death camp, Dachau concentration camp, Kochendorf concentration camp, and Longwy-Thil concentration camp. He was liberated by United States armed forces.
Alexander helped found the Zekelman Holocaust Center near Detroit and the University of Michigan-Dearborn Voice/Vision Holocaust Survivor Oral History Archive. The Zekelman Holocaust Center recorded more than 1,000 Holocaust survivor testimonies, which USC Shoah Foundation digitized, indexed, and preserved in the Visual History Archive.
Alexander’s testimony was recorded in 1996.
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the innumerable contributions Jewish people have made to American life for over 350 years.
The idea for an annual commemoration of Jewish Americans originated with President Jimmy Carter, who in 1979 established a Jewish Heritage Week. In 2006, Congress unanimously passed a resolution expanding the tribute to encompass the entire month of May.
The celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month coincides with the anniversary of the arrival of the first Jewish immigrants in North America in 1654.
In the time since 23 Sephardic Jews disembarked in New Amsterdam (now New York City), Jewish Americans have added to American society in every conceivable way-be it as Supreme Court Justices, members of Congress, in military service or as leaders in business, academia and the arts.
USC Shoah Foundation's Visual History Archive contains more than 52,000 testimonies from survivors and witnesses of the Holocaust. In this first of three installments, we celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month by sharing the testimonies of Jewish Americans who embody the vibrant and diverse culture that has immeasurably enriched us all.
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[@meeka3312]

This man's testimony is very special. Every word is spoken through a silent scream from all the heartbreak and horror he lived through. One can feel it and for him to be able to continue...I just have so much recognition for his inner strenght. The moment when he is talking about the cattle train journey and the sobbing which noone could comfort...then the arrival... My 8 year old knows about the concentration camps already...maybe not about all the horrors but nevertheless he knows these places exsited and were the epitomy of the evil that Nazis did. My own family is Polish and I grew up not far from Auschwitz.. Racism needs to be eliminated..it poisons the human race from the root. We must not forget.

[@MissCarter747]

He has been through so much & still manages to have an easy smile. These survivor's stories are so inspirational for living a more grateful life. Thank you for sharing your story Mr.Karp. 🤍🩵🤍

[@maryharpley294]

This broke my heart. Hes forever traumatized by the hell he was put through. I cant say I would be sane or able to continue living after all this. I hope he found some happiness. How cruel the world can be.

[@teemarie5478]

Everything you said said is what I feel 💔🥰 he is such a lovable man, with such a lovely family.

[@VickyVasile]

frafra 1:33:56

[@barbaraoshea7701]

❤​@@teemarie5478

[@cindyhalpern3187]

This was one of the best interviews from the Shoah Foundation. The Survivor was permitted to tell his story in his own way.

[@Carefulmama]

He remembers every name, every town, every incident, every emotion and every detail. Like he said the picture is always there

[@anjali0808]

Alexander S. Karp, 89, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on 08 September 2014. Kind man

[@StephenGrew]

Extremely kind. Universe bless his soul.

[@bellaperlov5375]

BARUCH DAYAN HAEMET!

[@cecilialiebenfelss8827]

A very brave Man,together with his uncle ,a clear testimony,very good English!

[@TheArquivopop]

God bless his soul.

[@teemarie5478]

I’m so beyond grateful that all these first hand horrific experiences were able to be documented. I’m also so grateful that him, his uncle and father survived. I think for many Americans it’s hard to wrap your head around any of this except if you served in the war during liberation because we didn’t see or experience any thing like this here in the states, thank GOD!! I pray that this will never happen again. The Jewish people have been suffering at the hands of others since the beginning of time. I pray that y’all families are able to grow and prosper, much love TINA MARIE ~from the USA

[@deecawford]

Wow much respect to this gentleman. Thank you Sir and your family if any ever read these comments. It’s horrible what humans are capable of

[@chrissims3810]

Thank you for your testimony. ❤it must be very difficult to speak of it. Again thank you.

[@melodypanek448]

This man is so articulate and well-spoken. He is very smart as well.

[@MatMat-qi2rd]

Heartbreaking... absolutely heartbreaking... such a lovely person 😢

[@Lynn-er9yx]

Thank you for your testimony Mr. Karp. So heartbreaking yet now so heart-warming to see the wonderful family you have.

[@linmorell1813]

Very measured and clear; excellent details still so humane and caring.

[@31Shanell]

Most beautiful smile! What an amazing interview ❤

[@StephenGrew]

Wonderful English!

[@cruella5016]

What a beautiful family! 💜💙💚🩷💛❤️

[@bfhfhfhdj]

Such a well spoke man,,, its almost unwatchable… but, I will share it with my children. They will not forget.

[@natashamichelle8330]

Beautiful beautiful man. Someone else said you can hear the pain in his heart. Thankyou... NeverForget

[@juliaturner6658]

Thank you so much Mr. Karp. You are an amazing human being.

[@fuensantacampillogomez3288]

A very special story! Thank you, thank you very much for sharing your experiences and such horrendous experiences that should never have happened and that we must continue fighting so that they do not happen again. Beautiful family that he has formed and no wonder they adore him!

[@TheArquivopop]

Never forgive never forget. God bless Mr Karp and his family.

[@carama3590]

I love love this family!!!!

[@alisonabuhadema659]

Is the interviewer eating? Around 1:10 and forward, I hear what sounds like a plastic wrapper. It's annoying and disrespectful.

[@MissCarter747]

As was the phone ringing in the background...may God bless these survivors for sharing their stories with us.

[@juliaturner6658]

Their microphones are attached to their shirts at chest level so if the person being interviewed moves it makes that sound .

[@tomsparks6099]

I've viewed many of these videos. It's a shame the best intentions for this project is decimated by posing banal questions.... and have really poor sound quality. The interviewer is heard clearer than the survivors who are gracefully patient with the amateur structure of the interview and answering what seems like questions that have obvious answers. How regretful as these people had so much to say in educating the world about this human tragedy.

[@joblixrud759]

I can’t look at that sweet person and not choke up over the perpetual grief in his eyes.

[@pastoranitaboston3835]

Oh my God I cannot believe how easy it is to do these kind things to mankind It’s inhuman

[@frenchartantiquesparis424]

What a handsome man, so youthful looking.

[@denisethepainterNarc-FreeZone]

Incredible testimonial. What a beautiful man. he reminds me of a cross between Norman Fell & adult film star the late John Leslie.

[@deniseb.5883]

I continue to be amazed by the strength, in every way, that the survivors have and continue to possess. These testimonies are a mitzvah for the world (and I’m Palestinian)

[@danadunham1660]

Very poor sound qulity

[@Shayna2515]

It was recorded the 90s!! That’s as good as it got !

[@pattynellis7347]

Most have poor sound quality so I skipped watching them

[@MatMat-qi2rd]

We are lucky to have these recordings from the mid-90s... the technical aspects were different then (they recorded onto tape as opposed to pro tools)

[@lindacheney2764]

So say at the bjggkmg 😮

[@corinneashworth6704]

Thank you for sharing. I watched and listened to your video and as there are no words,I am just sending my love and respect to you and your family.So pleased you managed to find happiness. 🙏🙏🙏❤️🎼X