Friday, April 12, 2024

Shoah survivors: Tova Friedman

Shoah survivors: Tova Friedman by ric gustafson


To Tova Friedman, January 7 is her birthday. She was liberated from Auschwitz on January 7 1945. Tova is charismatic and funny. She even took a comedy class. She was honing herself for the public stage.
On January 5 1945, Tova and her mother hid in a pile of bodies. On January 7 1945, they were liberated. 
At age 12, Tova came to the United States. Her first year in America was spent catching up with school. She learned English. She met a boy in Hebrew school class. She spent 50 years with him. 
Eventually, Tova moved to New Jersey. She earned a degree in psychology. A working psychologist became her profession. 
Her work heals her. Tova hopes her work heals others.
Tova believes her attitude to life is to find meaning.


research help: ' Invited to Life' by B A Van Sise


Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric

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