Holocaust Family Connections and History

The video explores Eliza Schlesinger's family history, tracing her great-grandmother Esther's journey from Poland to New York. It delves into the tragic fate of Esther's siblings left behind in Poland during the Holocaust, particularly focusing on the Mława ghetto and Auschwitz. The narrative shifts to Esther's brother Abram, who survived by escaping to France. The video highlights the complexities of family ties during wartime, revealing unexpected connections and survival stories.

What year did Esther emigrate to America?

• 1914

• 1939

• 1945

• 1921

What was the fate of the Jewish population in the Mława ghetto?

• They were relocated to another city

• They were liberated by Allied forces

• They were sent to America

• They were confined to a walled-in ghetto

What was the cause of death listed for Esther's brother in Auschwitz?

• Heart attack

• Myocardial degeneration

• Infection

• Starvation

What was the emotional impact on Eliza upon learning about her family's connection to the Holocaust?

• Relief

• Shock and disbelief

• Joy

• Indifference

How did Esther's brother Abram survive the Holocaust?

• He was captured but escaped

• He hid with a French farmer

• He was liberated by the Allies

• He fled to America

What percentage of France's Jewish population was exterminated during the Nazi occupation?

• 30%

• 20%

• 10%

• 40%

What was the significance of the passenger record from 1955?

• It listed Esther's siblings

• It documented the Mława ghetto

• It was a list of Holocaust survivors

• It showed Abram's arrival in New York

What role did Eliza's grandfather Benjamin play during World War II?

• He joined the United States Army

• He was a journalist covering the war

• He was a diplomat in Europe

• He was a civilian in America

What was the unintended consequence of Benjamin's military service in France?

• He was injured in battle

• He was close to a family tragedy

• He discovered his family history

• He met his future wife

What was Eliza's reaction to learning about her father's family history?

• She was mind-blown

• She was amused

• She was indifferent

• She was angry