Tributes paid after death of Holocaust survivor
Summary
Vera Schaufeld, a Holocaust survivor, passed away at the age of 95. She was known for her work in Holocaust education and was recognized with honors like an MBE and an honorary doctorate. Ms. Schaufeld was rescued as a child through the Kindertransport program and spent her life sharing her story and educating others about the Holocaust.Key Facts
- Vera Schaufeld was a Holocaust survivor who died at age 95.
- She was recognized for her educational work with an MBE and an honorary doctorate.
- Born in Prague in 1930, she moved to England alone at age nine due to the Nazi invasion of Czechoslovakia.
- She escaped through the Kindertransport, a program to evacuate Jewish children to safety.
- Her parents did not survive; they were sent to a concentration camp and killed.
- Ms. Schaufeld became a teacher and shared her Holocaust experiences in schools.
- The Association of Jewish Refugees praised her dedication to Holocaust education.
- She continuously participated in lectures and educational events about her experiences.
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