Testimony of Mark (Jakubovich) Jacoby

Testimony of Mark (Jakubovich) Jacoby, born in Legina, 1925, regarding his experiences in the Satoraljaujhely Ghetto, Auschwitz, Mauthausen concentration camp and Melk
Religious and poor family; learning in "heder" at the age of five in Snina; living with his grandparents; return home, 1939; aid the family's livelihood; Jewish life in the village; annexation of the area to Hungary, 1939; forced draft of Jewish men to labor battalions; German occupation, March 1944; deportation of the Jews to the Satoraljaujhely Ghetto; deportation to Auschwitz; life in the camp; labor outside weeding and in clinics; death march in the direction of the West; deportation by train to Mauthausen concentration camp, December 1944; deportation to Melk; forced labor building tunnels and working in the dust; deportation to Ebensee; liberation by the US Army, May 1945.
Date: 30.11.97
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[@lizkirby6059]

It seems Mr. Jacoby did not want to discuss his hunger or the harshness of "losing" his family or about "relations" with others or the everyday horrors he must have experienced. He says much of it is "a blank"...his mind is protecting his psyche, I believe. And this interviewer does not seem very compassionate in his line of questioning and his kind of accusatory tone. Yet, I can see the incredible sadness in Mr. Jacoby's face and in his halting responses to the most difficult of questions...my heart breaks as it is clear he is doing this interview out of duty. Thank you for your efforts!

[@thecatcameback3921]

I luv this man. He doesn't seem to harbor any bitterness & has a Very Likeable Personality. STRONG man. If I were in his shoes, I'd be extremely angry. And that anger prolly would have Finished me.

[@donnadees1971]

These trusted affirmations are so important. Testify, kudos.

[@velmaholland5673]

What a painful story to have to relive. No wonder he couldn’t remember so many things. Living in that Slovakian village for the first 5 years couldn’t have been a picnic either.

[@carolcasey5441]

Thank you for your story Mark. I hope you found someone who loved you, who celebrated you. 🌹🌹🌹

[@julz3tt3]

Amen, me too. I think he's passed on now. I pray he did find someone who loved him and was able to give him a family of his own after all that horrific loss.

[@patmurphy389]

Thank you Mark for sharing your story.

[@maryci7794]

Grazie Mark, ovunque tu sei. Grazie per una testimonianza impagabile.

[@franistone8252]

Incredible. Thank you, Mark. I would like to add that I was bothered by the interviewer who seemed like he was conducting an interrogation.

[@zellburnett8229]

I agree with your comment. The interviewer is so disrespectful and insensitive and by repeating the same questions seems to put Mr Jacoby credibility in question. At some point, Mr Jacoby becomes defensive!

[@AaronTheGreat________]

@@zellburnett8229he isn’t putting his credibility in question ffs this is a testimony it’s how these are done tgey are like interrogations 😂 mark knew it u people don’t u ask questions simple ones soentgikes because that’s how u document them ffs🙄🙄🙄

[@susanbernardo5370]

What a credible testimony from Mr. Jacoby. I, however, would like to have the captions be a little more accurate for the sake of us not very familiar with the places Mr. Jacoby mentioned. I feel that the interviewer is not very well prepared to guide Mr. Jacoby in sharing his testimony. It is a natural behavior for an individual to push back bad and unpleasant memories. To survive is the only thing in his mind during his time in the various camps he was placed in.

[@davidhanby5903]

When was the interview done? He looks great for someone born in 1925. 🤔 I hope we never let anything so horrible happen again on this earth. ❤️☮️

[@stephenfitzpatrick9189]

He would be 97 now . Must have been 10 years ago or whatever . Yes , may it never happen again .

[@christinesuarez6337]

November 30, 1997. It is in the description. Also, the video recorder digital graphics tells it's from the late 90s.

[@youebutme]

he said in the interview he is 70 years old so he was born in 1925 which makes this filmed in 1995

[@AaronTheGreat________]

@@stephenfitzpatrick9189Christ 10 years ago do u idiots think this quality couldn’t be 80’s or something 😂

[@helenh493]

Mark gave a very good, if short, talk. I would have liked to hear more of what was (I'm sure) a very interesting and much more involved experience and therefore longer talk. Also, when I was "reading" the closed-captioned discussion it did not make sense. So I turned on the volume to his video, and I must say whom-ever wrote out the closed-captioned words was terrible at it, (the deciphering). However It or this person (deciphering) or whatever was being used didn't understand his words correctly, and was submitting ANY fill-in words to make a half hearted sentence with. That is why much of what Mark was saying by 'closed captioned' made for bad reading and no- sense. But, "listening" to his words was much better, and made more since. Thank You, Mark Jacoby. And Bless You & yours for your testimony.

[@robertafierro5592]

Good Man..

[@allwright5662]

Not impressed with the interviewer at all. He was clueless as to the gravity of Mr. Mark's story. And some of his questions were just plain STUPID. I really appreciated Mr. Mark's testimony.

[@shellzmoe8966]

I was totally thinking the same thing. At one point it was like he was accusing Mark of being selfish, only thinking of himself because he went into survival mode. That really rubbed me the wrong way.

[@joelleschachter2867]

Yes i agree i could feel how judgmental he was asking Cold bored deadly tone of voice "what next"

[@joelleschachter2867]

This stupid interviewer can't understand nothing about this gentle smart man with smiling eyes that amazingly he was 100%about survival all the time this stupid interviewer even tried to guilted him shame on him

[@rashone2879]

Same here. Seems stupid and insensitive. “Does it bother you that you can’t remember some things?”

[@AaronTheGreat________]

@@joelleschachter2867Christ yeah “what next” is how these things are done u idiots ur not gunna have a testimony with the interviewer going “omg u poor thing” these things neeed to be talked about u get info where Ayer cold or not that’s how these are done mark understood that u people can’t soft ffs 😂 he’s not guilting he’s saying how he could have felt at tagt time and asking mark if that’s correct Christ u don’t do everything to cater to feeling in things like this

[@fuensantacampillogomez3288]

Survive, only goal! When fear grips, it is the survival instinct that guides you. The Nazis did not achieve their purpose, they succumbed to their ambition and delusions of grandeur.

[@gabriellebrady1604]

I found the interviewer 's questions totally inappropriate. He clearly knew little of the Nazi system of genocide. These people had no idea where they were or what would happen. This lovely man's testimony is a priceless gift to history. How sad he had to be interrogated by someone that has probably never even had to miss a single meal!

[@AaronTheGreat________]

Ffs😂 the interviewer knows more than u he’s asking questions that need to be asked Christ u want a “clean” child friendly interview hard questions still need to be asked and he gets detail😂😂 u do better 😂

[@miriamwilson9542]

Such sad eyes. God love him.

[@mushroomman1856]

Yeah thats it. You hit the nail on the head. He opened up after a while. He was holding back.

[@jeminakifer6305]

thank you sir for your brave story how you cope these horibble suffering..from evil..hope you find solace for your life

[@philipedwards9129]

I think it is probably important to remember that the interlocutors have to be dispassionate lest they fall into an abyss of despair about the human condition. They know the testimony has to stand for all time. They probably also have an agreed list of questions that need to be covered. I could not do their work.

[@juergen8361]

All those who lost their lives in the Holocaust May rest in peace forever

[@frankcaciques1318]

they will not..

[@SuperLuchadore]

Free Palestine 🇵🇸

[@Jerseyboondocks]

​@@SuperLuchadore So where are the Jewish people supposed to go to of they leave Israel? Many of them do not have any other citizenship to another country.

[@SuzyLovesJesus]

@@Jerseyboondocksyou don’t understand yet. Revelation 3:9 LOOL up “Rabbi Finkelstein on TT caught on tape. 💞🙏🏻💞

[@taliabraver]

From themselves?@@SuperLuchadore

[@denisetaylor-crommett4781]

Sounds like he tried to keep himself as small, unnoticeable as possible, head down. Seems to be how he survived.

[@cecilialiebenfelss8827]

A very Hard Life,the goal was to survive.

[@carolcasey5441]

After the war, when he was talking about his "black market" activity, I liked to see he had a twinkle in his eye. A good good man. ❤️ In my view. x

[@seashells5181]

Why are you making them give their addresses? Sounds like an interrogation. It makes me very nervous

[@rashone2879]

I’m not overly impressed by this interviewer. The tone of his voice when he asks questions is cold.

[@AaronTheGreat________]

@@rashone2879that’s how these things are done ffs i people don’t understand they don’t treat them carefully looking for feeling in this it’s about the hat happened it’s his job get over it it needs to be done “cold tone” would u rather him crying talking emotionally softly lmao

[@AaronTheGreat________]

“Makes me nervous” ffs that’s how these are done Christ u experts 😂 it’s a testimony it’s how u get detailed on events with accuracy ffs “nervous” one only in this time could such brain numbing people live

[@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS]

I did a double take when I saw what he's wearing...

[@Jerseyboondocks]

Why because it looks like the prison outfits they wore:/ this was recorded 26 years ago...the man may be dead now...poor guy

[@carolcasey5441]

Yes. He elluded the Fashion Police well. He was great. I think he'd have a sense of humour. Great respect to him.

[@dianemardis8964]

This man went thru hell too. Bless him. The interviewer finally got the hunger story he wanted and then some. So happy he made it to u.s.

[@Kate-fr7qc]

It seems not necessary to state his current real address. This is priceless testimony

[@ahronthegreat]

U think this was made this year thicko?

[@gely_]

@@ahronthegreatmfao dude was born In 1925 if he’s alive, he’s 97. No way he’s living there. This video was filmed in 80-90s prolly

[@ahronthegreat]

@@gely_ yeah that’s my point bro doesn’t reply matter his address nowadays does it?

[@mameslegacy5197]

It speaks to the mindset that many of these survivors carried for their entire lives. This is who I am and where I am from. It is important that these things not be forgotten

[@ahronthegreat]

@@mameslegacy5197 🙄😂🤣

[@suefrancis8277]

Yes, after all the cruelty and suffering they rest, “ in the arms of Abraham” as the bible describes it. But, those cruel, evil , non humans who were in control , along with Hitler and his henchmen, have long been in the place where they belong.

[@helgashubat8238]

The interviewer does not know much about the horrible history of the jews. The questions he ask....

[@AaronTheGreat________]

Yes he does he’s getting what happened through those questions u wouldn’t find out anything if up to people like u😂😂😂 soft this is how these testimonies are done

[@AaronTheGreat________]

That interviewer knows more about the holocaust than u 😂😂😂 tgey don’t just pick random interviewers 😂😂😂 Christ he worlds for yad vashem or something u don’t just do this stuff he’s qualified ur not

[@mushroomman1856]

Mark seemed to have alot more to say. We all could see that. He was holding things in for the first 30 min.... still being strong. This was a great interview...

[@zulmabontiffe487]

Just started watching and I find that TOO MUCH PERSONAL information was given here.

[@saristeier6658]

It is vry interesing how all the survivors went back to their towns.

[@alexanderhoffmann8368]

Gerard Menuhin : " Tell the Truth and Shame the Devil ".Bitte lesen : Professor Gerard Menuhin " Wahrheit sagen , Teufel jagen ". Жерар Менухин " Правду сказать ,чёрта прогнать " :

[@cathybessodes9894]

Ça serait bien que ça soit traduit en français

[@user-hu6bx3sz1z]

Thank you fir that that was amazing ❤❤❤😢😮😅😊🎉😂

[@vickyvaughan5013]

I don't care for this interview. He is not good at his job.

[@PhilipAndrewManningManningYeah]

Country... Country music:. Rain coming down... ....wash away the pain.

[@carolcasey5441]

Yes 🙏🤘

[@peterpan6443]

God wanted you to survive, you have lost so very much 😢I hope you have come fully to Lord Yeshua , Jesus Christ and are saved. May the Peace of the Lord our God that surpasses all understanding be upon you dear man 🙏🏻

[@yisraelzeev5146]

we`re still alive and kicking so I guess your replacement theory didn't hold water. If Mark survived it wasn`t because what you wrote but despite what you wrote. Better luck next time

[@robertafierro5592]

He's a Chek.

[@siobhanmalone498]

Hmm

[@vickyvaughan5013]

Interviewer.

[@mvparkercg]

Mark im sorry that narrator was a jerk to you. Judge not Leave mark alone

[@AaronTheGreat________]

He wasn’t a jerk mark wouldn’t have thought that this is how things like this are done ffs Christ u people commenting 😂 that’s interviewer k wid his job he’s qualified he asks questions to document Boohoo

[@AaronTheGreat________]

Leave him alone it’s a testimony ffs😂 tough questions need to be asked mark knew this is how these are done if up to u we wouldn’t k who anything 😂 u want a interview about emotions or something 😂

[@sueannebrown2709]

Interviewer rather clueless 🤷‍♀️

[@AaronTheGreat________]

No he’s not sue🙄🙄🙄 it’s his job ffs😂 he’s asking questions it’s how it works u do better😂

[@jeminakifer6305]

how do parents react when you were put in train oh dear

[@frankcaciques1318]

The struggle between the people and the hatred amongst them, is being nurtured by very specific interested parties, it is a small, rootless, international clique that is turning the people against each other, that does not want them to have peace. It is the people who are at home both nowhere and everywhere, who do not have anywhere a soil on which they have grown up, but who live in Berlin today, in Brussels tomorrow, París the day after that and the again in Prague or Vienna or London and who feel at home everywhere. They are only one who can be addressed as international elements, because they conduct their business everywhere, but the people cannot follow them. The people is bounded to it's soil, bounded to it's fatherland, bounded to the possibilities of life that the state, the nation, offers.

[@user-ez8es8gm8q]

Прости.

[@temeralane7867]

⌛🚪🌁

[@andreasbertoldi7728]

Kahjq

[@sueannebrown2709]

Interviewer terrible 👎

[@RoGameReview]

Well his tastes on shirts is not that great

[@jesuschristsaves1955]

THE GOSPEL Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: - 1 Corinthians 15: 1-4 KJV Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. - John 15:13 KJV SAVALATION For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. - John 3:16 KJV For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. John 3:17 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. - John 14:6 KJV Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Acts 4:12 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. Romans 5:10 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. - Isaiah 53:5 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. - Mark 1:15 KJV He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. - John 3:36 KJV Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began. 2 Timothy 1:9 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. Luke 19:10 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. Mark 16:16 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. 1 Corinthians 15:22 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:7-8 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. John 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. - Romans 10:9-11 KJV

[@kellyszanyi6147]

The survivor just explained how Christians would attack the Jews every holiday. Why would anyone want to convert after their actions? Take your nonsense elsewhere. Rude.

[@ahronthegreat]

Weirdo copying and pasting

[@valar7568]

“God,” who could have prevented the Holocaust but didn’t, should get down on His hands and knees and apologize to every single Jew.

[@negroyachci1312]

Boo hoo