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Seven Siblings Defied Auschwitz
15 Sep
Summary
- A family of seven Jewish performers with dwarfism survived Auschwitz.
- They were urged by their dying mother to stay together.
- Their story of survival is being shared in a new series.
A family of seven Jewish performers, all of whom had dwarfism, demonstrated extraordinary resilience to survive the horrors of Auschwitz. They hailed from Romania, and their mother's final words implored them to stay united and look after one another. This profound familial bond proved instrumental in their survival against overwhelming odds.
The gripping story of the Ovitz family's defiance and endurance is part of a new series focusing on extraordinary World War Two tales. The series explores incredible acts of deception, resistance, and bravery during the conflict. It features actor Warwick Davies, biographer Eilat Negev, and historian Warren Rosenblum, shedding light on seldom-heard narratives of courage.
