Objects of the Holocaust: Series 1: Ernest Levy OBE's Chanukah Candle

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Objects of the Holocaust

Holocaust Educational Trust

8 episodes

4 months ago

Objects of the Holocaust explores personal testimonies across generations through single objects, uncovering lesser-known histories of the Holocaust and telling incredible stories of family, loss, and survival. Hosted by Professor Tim Cole from the University of Bristol and actress and member of the second generation Louisa Clein, the series features a new guest each week who joins to offer a deeply human perspective on one of history’s darkest chapters. Objects of the Holocaust is brought to you by the Holocaust Educational Trust, a charity that works across the UK to ensure that the horrors of the past are never forgotten. Find out more and support them at www.het.org.uk.

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Objects of the Holocaust: Series 1: Ernest Levy OBE's Chanukah Candle

Objects of the Holocaust

38 minutes

6 months ago

Objects of the Holocaust: Series 1: Ernest Levy OBE's Chanukah Candle

This episode features Judy Russell speaking about her father Ernest Levy OBE. On a Death March to Bergen-Belsen towards the end of the war, Ernest picked up a sardine tin which had been discarded by a guard. Instead of drinking the oil which would have given him a little sustenance, he fashioned a wick. Later, in a freezing cold barn, Ernest and his fellow prisoners lit this candle and sang Maoz Tzur, a traditional Chanukah song.

This is an important and powerful story of spiritual resistance.

Objects of the Holocaust is brought to you by the Holocaust Educational Trust, a charity that works to ensure that people from every background are educated about the Holocaust and the important lessons to be learned for today.

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Presenters: Professor Tim Cole, Louisa Clein

Producer: Sarah Peters, Tuning Fork Productions https://tuningforkproductions.com/

Sound Designer: Peregrine Andrews www.moving-air.com

Composer: Iain Chambers https://www.iainchambers.com/