Eisenstein to speak on Holocaust at Temple Sinai

The Island Now

When long-time Temple Sinai member Julius Eisenstein enrolled his children in religious school in the 1950s, World War II and his youth in Poland and in Nazi concentration camps were not far behind. He kept his stories to himself for many years, but now relates his survival of the Holocaust to adults and school children in New York and Florida.

Born in Tomaszow, Poland, Eisenstein was one of five children. Julius, his brother and his future wife survived several camps, including Auschwitz and Dachau, where American troops liberated him. A photographer captured that moment, and 40 years later, Julius was reunited with the U.S. soldier who was in the photo with him. 

During the Friday, Nov. 8 service commemorating Kristallnacht, Eisenstein will recount his story of survival, and his ultimately joyful embrace of life in America. Eisenstein is an articulate speaker whose recall of detail is crystal-clear. His testimony is important for all to hear firsthand.

The Friday service will take place at 6:30 p.m. Temple Sinai of Roslyn is located at 425 Roslyn Road in Roslyn Heights. For more information about the program, or any others at Temple Sinai, contact Ethel Liebeskind at (516) 621-6800 or go to www.mysinai.org.

 

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