Holocaust Survivor Robert "Robbie" Waisman | USC Shoah Foundation

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[@patsylucas-edwards1259]

I can imagine him as an eleven year old, the same age as my grandson now. I'm so glad he testified to that horrible time in his life. May we never forget...

[@localman12]

What an amazing man, thank you for sharing your experience. I'm a grown man and cried my eyes out hearing about your older brother. Thank god you were able to made such a wonderful life and family for yourself.

[@nancyrichcreek5205]

This man is such an inspiration! I hope he has found much happiness in his later life❤️

[@lindaroberts2297]

What a very dear man , - what can a person say who listens - Robbie you are very precious .....

[@Stephanie-ey9yr]

This is such an important testimony the interruptions are so unnerving because you could truly listen to his story for 5 hours straight and not notice 5 hours passed..he is very strong person and yet if you didn't know he went through this terrible thing you would never suspect he did given his patience and gently manner

[@lszubartowicz8596]

Thanks for your testimony for your humanity

[@priyankakumar2292]

The way he described about his family and experience is simply outstanding 👏😍. One of the most impressive story.

[@cherylmccarthy2932]

Mr. Waiseman’s interview is so moving. I am grateful to this gentleman for sharing testimony with us. I was uncomfortable when the interviewer, Fran Starr, interrupted Mr. Waiseman’s interview repeatedly. Mr. Waiseman, I am sorry that you lost your beloved family. I am so glad you made a happy life after the Holocaust. My thanks to Mr. Waiseman, Ms. Starr, Steven Spielberg, and the USC Shoal Foundation Institute.

[@valeriepurves5787]

What a lovely gentle person . How appalling that he should suffer so . One of the most moving testimonies I ve watched

[@maryreynolds5310]

Valerie, I agree..I will never forget this man and his story. I’ve watched so many of people’s stories of this time, this has the most heartfelt, moving testimony I’ve watched.

[@maryreynolds5310]

Valerie, if he is still with us, he would be around 90 yrs old now in 2021. I hope he has lived a wonderful life filled with nothing but love all around him.

[@maryreynolds5310]

This is the most touching story of this man and what he went through that I’ve ever heard. It has touched my heart forevermore. Robert is about 90 now…if he is still with us, I would hope he sees this as I give him a hug filled with love. God bless Robert xo Please Robert, don’t be sorry because the love that your dad had and you have towards each other..That feeling will never die! I wish I could hug you so ~

[@pamkydes7826]

Wonderful testimony; thank you!

[@louisecouture3927]

Mr. Waisman, your testimony is one of the most heartwrenching and touching that I have watched and I’ve watched quite a few. God bless your heart. Your account is of the utmost importance… thank you is not enough. I am holding on tight to the belief that kindness will again save us humans from all madness in the world

[@mikrokupu]

What a touching personal history and important testimony, thank you!

[@redalert2834]

Shame on politicians and broadcasters who have collectively failed to provide a platform for survivors of the Holocaust to regularly address the world so that the lessons of history might not be forgotten so quickly.

[@yvonnemargo56]

amazing interview - mr.waisman has such courage,compassion, intelligence.i wish him a long healthy life with family and friends.

[@Firebrand636]

If you are complaining about the video production there is something wrong with you. This was made in the 90s on reel to tape. Reel to reel tapes are only so many minutes long. They had to change tapes and editing was very difficult.

[@manueladarazsdi9675]

That's ridiculous and you know it.

[@wednesdayschild3627]

Either I am deaf or the sound sucks.

[@isobelmetcalfe8479]

These interviews are so precious. I am so heartbroken for the horrendous experience you had, Robert, and for many others like you. God bless you and your family. I pray for your nation and the land of Israel. Shalom!

[@karenembury6467]

Such a true gentleman. And a testimony and life story so touching . Thank you .

[@doranconroy5107]

Two seperate observations... This mans recounting of HIS experience was one of the most HUMANIZING that I have heard. The reminiscence of various people in his pathway that did the UNEXPECTED and in the middle of such barbarity let a light of compassion show through just was so uplifting. His soft spokeness and ability to let his EMOTIONS show through repeatedly was NOT distracting in any way but so deeply moving as it became obvious that as horrific as what he went through was it did not CRIPPLE HIM and rob him of the ability to FEEL. Thank God for this man and his willingness to so openly share his story with the world.

[@corrynthiaiam9205]

There is also an interview with Leon Bass. The Black soldier who liberated him. However; towards the end is when he speaks of Mr. Waisman. Leon Bass gives great insight and you become wrapped up in the story. He's such a great speaker it may come off as if he's reading a really great story! Please watch it here on KZbin.

[@debraberg4513]

this guy looks 25??? what a blessing from his Hell in Poland. Amazing.

[@curtisdalrymple42]

I think this was filmed like 25 years ago,some people just age better than others,and he is definitely one of the people who do.

[@chrissims3810]

I’m very grateful for your testimony and I’m so sorry this happened in your life. You are very brave to retell such a horrible situation, again I thank you.

[@tinasmith770]

Such a gentle man to go through such horror in his life. God Bless you "Robbie".Thank You for youre testimony,i am humbled beyond belief...

[@shakr1965]

I am so honored to hear your story. U are so strong and I am so sorry for your losses

[@babybaby2509]

What a handsome man, so sorry that you went through this 😢

[@esmevanzyl7198]

My heart breaks for this man....

[@wendyhannaford7696]

Oh, God Bless this man! He is so wonderful, such a testimony, my heart goes out to him. It breaks my heart that these things happened, so shocking! I have spent my life trying to understand how this happened

[@teemarie5478]

Thanks for sharing this story/ nightmare. You can tell he is a amazing man.

[@samlesburywaltonparish3496]

Wonderful testimony, wonderful man.

[@goodkarna]

Love this one- out of so many, this is a stand out.

[@lucy8468]

I am so sorry for your suffering. I hope you continue to give & receive love from your family & friends. When you left the farm & returned home…that was so precious.

[@StephenGrew]

My heart goes out to you Robert and anyone, ever that has experienced such a terrible thing! God bless you wherever you are, here or elsewhere in heaven.

[@bonnie_gail]

Life is precious

[@StephenGrew]

Robert has a Creative Soul.......

[@BlessedFloridaMom]

Oh the reunion in heaven! When we cross the river

[@Aozziegamer99]

The apple episode is perplexing.

[@karenembury6467]

I truly would like to meet this amazing man . Talk but most of all listen to more from you if possible . How could I find out more to try to do this ?

[@chuckbus]

I love this man, God Bless him

[@cecilialiebenfelss8827]

Really this man is very nice and human!

[@StephenGrew]

Very sensitive, intelligent bloke.

[@tinaloveseddie]

The video is not working?? Is there another??

[@StephenGrew]

Dear God! The brutality, the sheer unconscious monsters......

[@mth469]

this man has been through hell

[@luisacarrasco6883]

ME GUSTARIA ENTENDER, PERO .... DEBERÍAN SUBTITULAR AL ESPAÑOL POR FAVOR.

[@agnesmaloco2818]

the sound is very low..

[@mamamaters]

God will always bless the Jewish people they are after all the apple of his eye, he has reasons for what has happened one day we will understand :((()

[@manueladarazsdi9675]

Who edited this video? Terrible job

[@stacyciccone1092]

It was done in the 90’s! Technology was not like it is currently

[@StephenGrew]

I wonder when this was recorded?

[@monicapaleykaufman9058]

He is an amazing man. There is always a spark of humanity. The interviewer was awful

[@Aozziegamer99]

How horrific.

[@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS]

He still looks like "Robbie", I can still see the young boy...

[@Majickcharm]

Robbie! I hope this does not offend you. As a Christian man I want to thank you for sharing your experience. I am sorry you have lost your family and I am thankful that amazing forgiving souls such as yourself are alive to pass the story on. I cried along yourself as you recounted the loss of your brother. I am sure your father is watching over you mate.I am sure he hovers over your right shoulder keeping you company and giving you guidance. Andreas

[@luisacarrasco6883]

EN ESPAÑOL PLISSS??????????

[@JoyP-rw5bc]

He must have been a likable kid for him to get all these perks He must have been a cutie when he was younger

[@doranconroy5107]

My SECOND observation is more practical. In testimony after testimony I notice the PHONE RINGING IN THE BACKGROUND! I don't know it they are still recording any of these but really , it is obvious they have been given a script or outline of Questions to ask each interviewee , can they not also put in there UNPLUG THE PHONES and set Cel Phones on VIBRATE rather than that ringing ringing ringing that no one seems to answer anyway?

[@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS]

Unbeknownst to most people. The majority of the vitamins in a potato are in the peel.

[@ballantine58]

Wtf? The interviewer rudely takes breaks right in the middle of him telling his nightmare. Seems very cold of her. This guy is baring his soul and his experience in this living hell and shes like...we are taking a break now cutting him off. And then she can't even pronounce some of the names of the camps that he had mentioned. And her questions have no compassion.

[@GoldNava]

And there was a phone ringing and water running for a while in the background! So rude!

[@MrPaultopp]

@@GoldNava ohh and what else shall we moan about ?? ........get priorities right ...enjoy life and stop bleating about trivial things

[@Firebrand636]

1990s technology I doubt she did it on purpose due to some nefarious reason. If she was so "cold" she wouldn't even be there because she wouldn't care what happened to this beautiful man.

[@Tackytiger74]

This interviewer is so rude...

[@bonniehanson1105]

Tackytiger74 ......I also didn’t care for the way she interviewed him

[@MrPaultopp]

Can’t change it , so what’s the point in moaning??

[@scottsamson]

She is rude

[@shivani41]

Why let us get several years older waiting for the gentleman to begin? Cut. Start it later, after the guy with the moobs finishes moving chairs around. For crying out loud.

[@MrPaultopp]

Obviously you’ve lost the use of your fingers ....most people would have changed channels...Oh sorry you were only here to have a good old moan ....crack on then !!!

[@manueladarazsdi9675]

Yup, amateur production

[@heathermoore-simmons4544]

It was worth the wait! I am so grateful for this magnificent testimony. Yes, this is a precious human being and the testimony is a treasure.

[@sjp4u338]

Turn the phone off!!! 🙄

[@Firebrand636]

Most people in the 90s didn't think about turning the ringer off their landline phone. If you're focusing on the phone you're the one with a problem.

[@jasminejones9937]

That Female interviewer sounds like the gestapo COLD as ice !! And rude too

[@Aozziegamer99]

Very poignant.

[@Aozziegamer99]

Unfortunately it did happen again. Israel!