Engage in meaningful dialogue with ten remarkable Holocaust survivors through AI-powered video chat. You can ask them stories about their experiences before, during, and after the Holocaust. To begin, simply ask: “Tell me about yourself.” From there, you can ask more specific questions, such as: “What was your childhood like before the war?”; “How did you cope with difficult conditions during the Holocaust?”; and, “How has your experience affected your life since then?”

Each survivor featured in Survivor Stories has their own unique experience of the Holocaust. Some went into hiding. Some lived in ghettos. Some endured the horrors of concentration camps, such as Auschwitz. All of them had vibrant lives and families before the war. All of them managed to escape and eventually come to America. All of them have messages of resilience and hope to share with you. By talking with them, you help ensure that their voices continue to educate and inspire future generations.

Leadership support for this project was provided by The Myron and Alayne Meilman Family Foundation. This project is a collaboration between the Museum of Jewish Heritage, the USC Libraries, and the USC Shoah Foundation.