Holocaust Survivor Judith Becker Testimony | USC Shoah Foundation

This testimony from Jewish Survivor Judith Becker is from USC Shoah Foundation's Visual History Archive and is also featured in Echoes & Reflections: A Multimedia Curriculum on the Holocaust. For more information, visit: www.echoesandreflections.org
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[@LeahSWolf-pw6cr]

Again, I want to thank Steven Spielberg for this project so that I can see and hear my mother all these years later. We grew up hearing her stories but she spared us the nightmares as much as she could...Seeing today's anti-semitism growing all over the world is SOOOOO frightening!!

[@janetjames539]

Antisemitism may be on the rise but you can count me among many that have learned so much from these testimonies and will NEVER stand by and watch it happen again

[@LeahSWolf-pw6cr]

@@janetjames539 Thank you so much.

[@teresaproano7984]

Thank you for sharing your mom with the world❤

[@af3893]

Her memory and story will live on with me and my children. We send our heartfelt greetings and appreciation to you and your family. ❤

[@StaceyBurdick-yr6ch]

Thank you

[@alizasanders3892]

This is the best one. This woman especially her mother is just STRENGTH and beauty

[@debrajarnagin7101]

This lady is my favorite out of all the testimonies i have heard. She is a great speaker

[@suehamblin9652]

What an incredible woman. To be able to smile and go on with a loving and productive life after what she had been through is a miracle. What strength and tenacity not to give up.

[@brendasperfumes6728]

This is the Most Incredible! Honorable!! And Strong Woman’s. I’ve have the privilege to hear word by word her testimony. Ive read she pass on and bring me to tears. There’s one thing we have in this world she left us with, that is her children. Rest In Peace Judith you deserve it!!!😢😢😢😢

[@mrbatman4robin]

Thank you for the immense privilege of listening to your testimony. I will never forget.

[@marqetteliz]

Extraordinary woman. I've heard/ read from a number of survivors and they all have incredible stories. Judith might have one of the most courageous, determined, ballsy stories of them all. What a privilege it must have been to know her.

[@jodiutley7292]

What unbelievable strength she has!!! Very heartbreaking testimony.

[@sherbesh5421]

What a strong and smart woman. Nobody could survive what she went through. She should've become a judge or senator later in life.

[@Mamalapp]

Judith has a remarkable memory. She gives her testimony with such detail that you can almost feel like you are right there watching it all happen. Such bravery and intelligence for a ten year old girl. It seems like so many times, survival depended on having a close family member close by.

[@valentingarciaable]

Wonderful.... I am learning so much to appreciate the small things of Life by listening to all of these interviews. And I feel a kinship with all of these survivors because we have the love of family in common. I am from Cuba a country destroyed by a dictator who's hero while he was in college was Adolf Hitler. My father went to the University of Havana with Fidel Castro and years before he took power he had said to my father that his hero was Hitler because of how he handled the multitudes... And that someday he hoped that he could be like him.. And Fidel sure did! Very few people know that for many years Fidel had concentration camps for people who disagreed with his government and the media and history books never speak of this. So this brings to mind that sadly history often repeats itself and that we must be ever so vigilant...

[@margehudson3032]

56:44 o 😮o

[@vivdoolan6846]

The inginuity and bravery of her mother and all the children....incredible.

[@miriamwilson9542]

Judith s mother sounds like an amazing lady.

[@denisetaylor-crommett4781]

Listening to this all I have to say is her Mother was extremely amazing woman! It’s clear she passed her amazing qualities to survive down to all her children!

[@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS]

Such an articulate woman. Excellent Interview. Incredible strong woman. I wonder if anyone knows who Phillip Becker was. He was my adopted grandpa, Jewish. He ended up in Mexico, and we called him Don Felipe.

[@RD-0101]

What a strong brave fighter she was!!!

[@jeanhenderson1277]

Thank you for your testimony I’ve learned so much from watching a lot of these I wish I’d seen them before my two daughters and I visited Auschwitz / Birkenau as it would have given me a much better understanding god bless you all and please good never again 😢

[@sleeplessdreamer1814]

Strength radiates out of Judith. I hope she is still alive and had a good life. Thank you.

[@LeahSWolf-pw6cr]

She passed away over 9 years ago and we just celebrated the 9th birthdays of three of our granddaughters who were named after her. Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@malagarava4451]

she didn’t told as what happened after lather,I liked story’s about gat new life in new countries ..she miss that point

[@kenyirbu1234]

Sadly, she passed away over 10 years ago. There are many Yehudits named after her including 4 of our granddaughters...

[@kellybourque5391]

Beautiful Person God Bless you forever🙏🌹

[@slisha4940]

What a beautiful family! Thank you for sharing your story

[@lolly2222aa]

My father in-law’s brother died when he was liberated. He ate too much food given to him by soldiers. Tragic

[@barbaracastelli9695]

😢

[@148ESTHER]

Best testimony I have heard. The details, the narration; the description of people and events is profound. An amazing woman.

[@helenblake9811]

Incredible survivor story. This woman was an amazing human being. She was so eloquent and elegant. She has lovely children and grandchildren. What a blessing to hear this story. Thank you.

[@yourgirlme9163]

Sound quality is excellent. A refreshing change.

[@lidiyapriyadarsinik2815]

Oh so true☺️ Also Judith has narrated with meticulous details and clarity. Lovely lady!

[@carly8165]

Completely agree

[@kerrimuir1]

Yes!! It's lovely to listen to.

[@ulefab7503]

@@kerrimuir1Yes it’s a pity because sometimes the sound is not good which is a shame even more so since English is not my 1st language and I have to concentrate real hard or give up on some of them. Those with poor quality should be restored and subtitles could be add perhaps. I mean we talking about testimony of those poor people which is personal story of holocaust and it is un valuable for the humanity

[@angelarigido7161]

While I sit here listening to this woman, I am reminded of my Belgian Grandmother 's (Bomma), tales of being brought to Bergen-Belsen as a Flemish Jew, and my Belgian grandfather, (Bompa), being FORCED to join the German Viking's to save her, and the rest of my mother's side of her family from being killed by deportation to Auschwitz-Birkenau. We had 17 members of our family murdered in Lublin-Majdanek. Peace and God bless this woman's family.

[@markyeadon7541]

Absolutely astounding lady, i see from the comments she has passed on, so sorry to her family! God bless her!

[@lindsayrettig3374]

What an amazing woman! And her mama too! I can’t imagine being that brave and strong! ❤️

[@kerrimuir1]

Wow. What a story and life she had. What a wonderful person to go through all those things and not hate everyone. I would've loved to meet her mother. She sounds like an amazingly brave, courageous, persevering, compassionate, caring and optimistic woman. She was a heroine in my book. Wow. Just wow. Thank you for sharing your stories💔❤️

[@kenyirbu1234]

Absolutely correct!

[@lindachambers6053]

Yes, this is the best, most articulate, clear story I've heard yet! Thank you for recording it.

[@eliyacohen7787]

i miss you my grate grandma i love you so much❤❤❤

[@BeckyWilson123]

she was a beautiful, well spoken, strong angel of a woman as evidenced in this testimony. God bless.

[@amandablevins322]

Eliya Cohen ♥️

[@JaimeMesChiens]

I’m so sorry for your loss. She was an amazing woman. 😢

[@awalkthroughtorah6897]

She left quite a legacy. Much love to you and your family.

[@kerrimuir1]

Wow, you are of her blood? You have some amazing DNA that is for sure!! God bless you and your family!!

[@Pumababyandfriends]

What an amazingly strong, and wonderful woman.

[@The-Cute-One]

What a lovely lady.

[@suezmommom]

An amazing recollection of the timeline and events that she and her family been through.

[@threedalu]

I was concerned because years have passed. I read in the comments that my mentor, I. Judith Becker has passed on. To the family: I will continue to pray for you. I promise to pass on The Story that needs to be remembered. Blessings. Pat Owen

[@kenyirbu1234]

Thank you.

[@wandaburkenhagen336]

Amazing I love her story.

[@USCShoahFoundation]

Thank you for writing to us. Your mother's testimony is also included in the classroom curriculum, Echoes& Reflections.

[@michaelrwhelan2669]

Thank you for your service. Your work is critical to the survival of our species. Together we need to address and diminish the propensity of humanity for falling to such depths of depravity.

[@CONTACTLIGHTTOMMY]

When will humans cease with war and hate and cruelty? ENOUGH!

[@christyleroux6971]

Incredible survival story , women of substance, courage and loyalty Barukh HaShem, Am Yisrael Chai ☝️🇮🇱

[@mgtowp.l.7756]

A Excellent Video.. Highly Recommended.. Thank You Very Much For Sharing Judith Becker You Are A Very Nice Lady..

[@debrajarnagin7101]

Very well spoken. She is one of my favorite people on this channel

[@carly8165]

I am so thankful that people lived & were able to tell the world, but unfortunately people are not learning from the past. Every survivor I heard says that they shared so this would never happen again. But is it just me or has the world gotten worse again?

[@teresaproano7984]

What an amazing thorough story. Thank you for sharing.

[@lisatravers3351]

Very special lady lovely family to love her and looks like she's still the boss ha love from Ireland ❤❤

[@awalkthroughtorah6897]

After just celebrating Sukkot, it is amazing how YHVH preserves His people in the midst of persecution. It didn't end in the days of the Prophets, but now in these days, He is still waking people up and bringing them in.

[@singed8853]

It’s amazing how up is down and down is up to some people. The one group of people on earth that clearly have no special protector(s) is the Jewish people. Granted no group does but it’s most obvious Jewish people have been extremely unfortunate in the hatred and violence they have had to endure. Their thing called a god is even more fake than other peoples things called gods.

[@noraarico1313]

I know what Judith Becker talks about when she mentions forming the heal, "turning" the heal, of a hand-knitted sock; it's a very tricky procedure and takes plenty of patience and perseverance using many four or five needles.

[@lisa-fun-flat240]

I wish i had the chance to get to know you. Du hast meine Seele berührt. Danke. Thank you. Dzienkuje. תודה

[@refosco1993]

The children laughing and playing in the background noise is a nice little contrast!!

[@annerampasard4483]

" Oh My GOD. " 🙏🅰️🅰️🅰️

[@michaelhartmcgough4418]

Judith came back to me again via this tech like magic. ◇

[@nursen2106]

intersting, that nobody commented on the mix of tape 5 and 6. I was wondering about the abrupt ending

[@debrajarnagin7101]

This ladys mother was a boss!

[@kenyirbu1234]

She was beyond amazing. We were privileged to know her well and love her and learn from her unlimited faith in HaShem!

[@chaz33xxx]

Amazing story…impressive woman

[@mariekatherine5238]

Same birthday as my mother!

[@chrissims3810]

Thank you for your testimony

[@carolconaway5852]

I'm so afraid that this is what is going to happen to the USA

[@chrissims3810]

@@carolconaway5852 fight back by not being a victim. Be active in helping all future generations to guard our freedoms and democracy. Being one of the greatest countries is a trust and an honor. All lives matter and having medical for our people does not make everything else socialistic. Be bold and be proud. I will never give up on my country. Best place ever!

[@RoseMary-vs3io]

@@chrissims3810😜😆Sure why not

[@EmmaGnillot]

"It was a storage for future corpses". That hit me

[@kellybourque5391]

Beautiful family🌹🌹

[@fahimabemberry9756]

OMG 😲 she looks just like Bea Arthur

[@ru.s.o.384]

Testimonio de supervivencia, lucha, fe y ,a pesar del horror, triunfó el amor

[@kerrimuir1]

Well said!!

[@summern8041]

NICE & LOUD

[@Literallyarealhuman]

I feel bad for those orphans whom this women even thought she was above.

[@pamneff7541]

Bravo

[@lolly2222aa]

Is there more testimony? Like to hear more

[@616thedevil]

RIP headphone users at the beginning

[@EyeofStormTarot]

I am just an older woman in America (Catholic, at that)...but I watch to learn and tell anyone who will listen....this can't happen again and I can't understand fully how it ever happened. In America, with Trump to be the next President..we have to be vigilant and knowledgeable. We can't export a 2 million immigrants-regardless of their status...we are ALL immigrants and we certainly can't be forced as Trump wants to apologize (to Pence for a satire skit on SNL?). Judith, with her wonderfully related story gives me so much hope and knowledge. Thank God for her testimony! God bless you all! ^I^

[@lexinoel7]

Dianna Kemp Ewald I am catholic as well and I have such an interest in these testimonies. it is so important to learn about that time and especially about survivors' personal stories. very interesting!

[@ssnabell]

So how did this comment age?

[@djholliday5132]

When a totally inappropriate comment ages horribly 😕

[@misslady5029]

Are any of these survivors still alive? I would love to speak with them.

[@kenyirbu1234]

Yes. My aunt has been speaking about their 7 year nightmare...

[@gonzalesfrederic6213]

That woman who betrayed her husband .... oh... l have no words.... horrible.

[@JaneDoe-ql7sc]

I greatly wonder if young Norbett the Spitter survived the Holocaust as a documented non-Jew. Or, if he was imprisoned in a death camp & then understood his mother's tremendous love for him, to risk in front of German officials to say & sign that he was the result of rape. I hope her son survived & understood, her foresight was to save his life, not to disown him. Also, i wonder what became of his mother & her two younger children. A good mother will do anything to save the children, anything! However "horrible" it might've sounded for his mother to do that, it would not compare the slightest fraction with all the many terrible horrors experienced by those who were sent to the concentration camps. Would it have been better for the children to be buried alive?

[@EmmaGnillot]

3:45:14 yup

[@Literallyarealhuman]

In my school we also did religious studies in the first half an hour of school the Christians, Jewish kids and Jehovah’s Witnesses with separate and have their own studies 🇿🇦 2000s

[@vanessawomack]

@Seadweller451D wat do u mean when u say tht?

[@gonzalesfrederic6213]

The boy did right to spit at his mother. Shame on her.

[@gonzalesfrederic6213]

If we are logical, Hitler, as an Austrian, was less a German than a German Jew. So, to tell a German Jew that he or she was not German seems somewhat absurd.

[@jmckendrick165]

Austrians are Germanic people.

[@richardschlecht4184]

Szczecin !

[@VirginiaCook-lx1qv]

I am sorry that some Jewish people dislike president Trump. And how they want to see socialists become elected. I am a granddaughter of immigrants who worked hard and saved for a long time to come here legally. I think president Trump wants people to come here legally also. The children who come over our border are brought here without their parents sometimes for very bad reasons and it should be stopped Trump is not responsible for that. Please realize this and support our borders. Trump is not shooting these people nor starving them or making them work until they fall over dead. Thank you for listening.

[@BeckyWilson123]

As evidenced by Trump's treatment of immigrants trying to seek asylum today, I have no doubt he would have treated Jews fleeing Nazi Germany the same way. In fact, I could imagine him cozying up to Hitler given his penchant for admiring dictators.

[@katherinedorsey3426]

Becky Wilson 💯 Yes. Trump has yet to meet a dictator he doesn’t like.

[@katherinedorsey3426]

Virginia Cook What on earth does that sloppy and dirty looking Trump have to do with this lovely lady who lived through a particular Hell, unlike that pampered, spoiled, never worked a day in his life Trump? Please take your idiotic comments and find a likeminded Trumptard channel. That way all of you will have something in common, stupidity. Geeze.

[@Kaymeron]

Katherine Dorsey I agree what does Trump have to do with this woman’s experience? Trumpists need to take their cultist ignorance and drivel to another site

[@allysmith7351]

Virginia Cook your speaking utter nonsense.Please keep your ignorant and stupidity out of this.Trump admired Hitler .Your an utter fool .