Holocaust survivor
Sam Young.
April 14, 2026, 11:18 am
Holocaust survivor dies at 101 as SJM leads tributes
Sydney Jewish Museum pays tribute to survivor known as ‘Young Sam’, a dedicated volunteer and witness.
By AJN STAFF
Francine Lazarus.
February 24, 2026, 3:50 pm
Holocaust Survivor who never lost hope
Holocaust survivor and longtime Sydney Jewish Museum volunteer remembered for quiet strength and service.
By AJN STAFF
Annetta Able
December 11, 2025, 9:49 am
Survivor of horror went on to celebrate life
Tributes flow for Annetta Able, the world’s oldest surviving Mengele twin who recently passed away.
By Carly Adno
Maurice Linker. Photo: Sydney Jewish Museum
November 25, 2025, 2:36 pm
Holocaust survivor remembered by the community
Holocaust survivor Maurice Linker, a beloved SJM volunteer and educator, has died aged 95.
By AJN STAFF
John Gruschka.
November 20, 2025, 10:48 am
Holocaust survivor passes away
Holocaust survivor John Gruschka has passed away at the age of 101 after a life of caring and contribution.
By AJN STAFF
Holocaust Jack Meister holding a photo from his wedding to his wife Nita.
November 18, 2025, 3:25 pm
Survivor’s ‘entire life was a victory’
For 30 years, Holocaust survivor Jack Meister shared his story with thousands at the Sydney Jewish Museum.
By Carly Adno
Abram Goldberg z''l. Photo: Melbourne Holocaust Museum @facebook
September 25, 2025, 11:49 am
Giant Abram Goldberg farewelled
"We know his legacy will inspire a world where hope shines brighter than hate."
By Sharyn Kolieb
Ervin and Charlotte Vidor.
September 25, 2025, 11:34 am
‘A true giant of our community’
"His story is one of courage, curiosity, and creation," said Rabbi Wolff.
By AJN STAFF
Judith Nagy holding Zsuszi the doll. Photo: Ros Sugarman
August 14, 2025, 11:45 am
Tributes flow for Judith Nagy z”l
In 2015, on her husband’s death anniversary, Nagy donated her beloved doll Zsuszi to the Sydney Jewish Museum.
By AJN STAFF
Eva Brown.
July 24, 2025, 11:47 am
Tributes for museum volunteer
Brown worked at Royal North Shore and Greenwich Hospital, devoting some 50 years of service to nursing.
By AJN STAFF
Tom Fleming. Photo: Katherine Griffiths/SJM
June 12, 2025, 11:29 am
Survivor’s legacy will live on
A life-long twinkle in his eye and a mischievous grin on his face, he was independent, confident, brave.
By AJN STAFF
Yvonne Engelman.Photo: Sydney Jewish Museum.
May 29, 2025, 11:58 am
A life of dignity and pride
'With a strong will and resolute spirit, she lived her life with dignity and pride.'
By Carly Adno
Berysz Aurbach, center, at his 104th birthday party in Melbourne, Australia. (Courtesy of Moshe Aurbach)
April 22, 2025, 11:08 am
104-year-old Warsaw Ghetto survivor in Australia
Berysz Aurbach is a rare firsthand witness of the Jews’ revolt against their Nazi oppressors on Passover 1943.
By Nomi Kaltmann
Lily Ebert.
October 10, 2024, 11:23 am
Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert passes away at 100
King Charles has led tributes to Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert, who died at her home in London, surrounded by her family. She was a beloved global TikTok star.
By Michelle Rosenberg
Olga Horak at a Sydney Jewish Museum Holocaust memorial ceremony.
August 22, 2024, 8:00 am
Vale Olga
Her last months on earth were spent during a time that has seen hatred against Jews explode – a sad fact that she was acutely aware of.
By AJN STAFF
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